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Summer Youth Programs Boost Job Opportunities for 575 Teens

4/27/2025

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Atlantic County, NJ, provides a Summer Youth Work Experience Program for residents aged 16-24, connecting 275 youth with local businesses at no cost to employers.
Participants work 25 hours weekly for eight weeks, earning up to $3,400 while gaining essential experience.
Howard County, MD, received $250,000 to expand its Summer Youth Employment Program, increasing participants from 225 to 300 in 2025.
Launched in 2018, the program emphasizes job readiness and career exploration across 65 worksites.

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Story summary

Atlantic County, NJ, provides a Summer Youth Work Experience Program for residents aged 16-24, connecting 275 youth with local businesses at no cost to employers.
Participants work 25 hours weekly for eight weeks, earning up to $3,400 while gaining essential experience.
Howard County, MD, received $250,000 to expand its Summer Youth Employment Program, increasing participants from 225 to 300 in 2025.
Launched in 2018, the program emphasizes job readiness and career exploration across 65 worksites.