County, City, Pittsburgh Public Schools, and Partner4Work Kick Off New Year of Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program
Who: Ms. Molly O’Malley, principal, Perry Traditional Academy
Dr. Nina Sacco, assistant superintendent, Pittsburgh Public Schools
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
Mayor Ed Gainey, City of Pittsburgh
Tyenne Williams, Learn & Earn alumna
Rob Cherry, CEO, Partner4Work
What: Partner4Work, with Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools, will recognize the ninth anniversary of the county-wide, Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program with a press briefing and open application period. Learn & Earn, a $4.5 million program, aims to prepare qualified young people, ages 14 through 24, for a successful future through six weeks of paid summer employment. The program creates positive and safe work experiences for youth, increases exposure to potential careers, and teaches soft skills through work-readiness training. Learn & Earn also helps local businesses build their future workforce through linkages with community organizations.
When: 12 to 12:30 p.m., March 22, 2023.
Where: Perry Traditional Academy, 3875 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15214
For more information, visit www.jobs4summer.org
CONTACT:
Debra Jacob
djacob@partner4work.org
412-785-7257
Nationally recognized for innovation, Partner4Work delivers workforce solutions for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County to ensure the current and future needs of businesses and job seekers are met. As stewards of more than $25 million in public and private workforce funds, Partner4Work oversees and funds workforce programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth; educates the community through robust labor market analytics; and implements innovative solutions to the region's systemic workforce challenges. Partner4Work bridges the gap between people looking for work and companies in need of talent. More information is available at www.partner4work.org.