Summer Youth Employment Program
171 Lake County youth were employed through the county-funded Summer Youth
Employment Program this year. The youth were sent to 36 work sites throughout
Lake County. They were paid $8.25 per hour (25 hours per week) during the
program. For most participants, the Summer Youth Employment program was their
first job.
Three youth workers were placed at the
North Chicago Public Library. Joan
Battley, Library Director said the youth
workers were a blessing because they
“were able to help with certain work
load projects that the staff had limited
time to complete.” She says the youth
workers learned team work and
decision making skills.
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