SummerWorks

March 25, 2021

Events, Media

Mayor Fischer and local leaders kick off SummerWorks 2021

SummerWorks

March 25, 2021

Events, Media

Mayor Fischer today joined Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio, Greater Louisville Inc. President and CEO Sarah Davasher-Wisdom and other community partners at the YouthBuild Louisville headquarters downtown to announce the start of SummerWorks 2021.

SummerWorks

October 12, 2020

Stories

2020 Season Review: An innovative, safe season during a challenging time

SummerWorks

October 12, 2020

Stories

The arrival of COVID-19 in the spring made it a uniquely difficult time to prepare for the SummerWorks season. Many other cities cancelled their summer youth jobs programs for the year. But, with the help of funders and partners who stepped up during this time of uncertainty, we were able to have a very safe, innovative, and productive SummerWorks 2020.

See photos, videos, and more highlights in our 2020 Season Review!

SummerWorks

March 9, 2020

Media, Events

SummerWorks' 10th season kick off

SummerWorks

March 9, 2020

Media, Events

On Friday, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced the start of the 2020 SummerWorks season alongside JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio, District 24 Councilwoman Madonna Flood, and others at the Class Act Federal Credit Union branch at Southern High School.

SummerWorks

March 3, 2020

Events

SummerWorks' 2020 workshops will help youth land quality jobs

SummerWorks

March 3, 2020

Events

SummerWorks has announced its schedule of 2020 workshops that will help students get connected to quality jobs.

SummerWorks

September 20, 2019

Stories, Media

New Study Confirms Value of SummerWorks

SummerWorks

September 20, 2019

Stories, Media

KentuckianaWorks partnered with the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS) to examine the long-term impacts of participating in SummerWorks.

SummerWorks

April 12, 2019

Media

McDonald's pledges to hire up to 300 SummerWorks youth this season

SummerWorks

April 12, 2019

Media

McDonald's pledges to hire up to 300 SummerWorks youth this season

Yesterday morning, Mayor Greg Fischer announced that McDonald’s has partnered with the SummerWorks program to hire up to 300 young people in Louisville this season.

Patrick Garvey

March 13, 2019

Events, Media

Mayor Fischer officially kicks off SummerWorks 2019

Patrick Garvey

March 13, 2019

Events, Media

Mayor Fischer joined community leaders and SummerWorks youth to announce the official kick-off of the program’s 2019 season.

SummerWorks

October 22, 2018

Record 6,200 youth participated in SummerWorks in 2018

SummerWorks

October 22, 2018

From computer coding to manufacturing and life-guarding to public finance, a record number of young people - 6,200 - gained new skills and confidence working at businesses and job sites throughout Louisville last summer as part of the SummerWorks program.

SummerWorks

July 17, 2018

Stories

SummerWorks youth help industry leader stay ahead of the competition

SummerWorks

July 17, 2018

Stories

SummerWorks youth may not have the work experience of seasoned industry pros, but their enthusiasm and talent makes them strong assets for employers.

SummerWorks

June 21, 2018

Media, Events

Mayor Fischer visits SummerWorks youth at Kentucky Kingdom

SummerWorks

June 21, 2018

Media, Events

This morning, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer stopped by Kentucky Kingdom's Hurricane Bay water park to visit a group of SummerWorks participants.