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For the fourth consecutive year, the City of Cincinnati awarded stewardship of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to CAA in 2010. CAA helped 880 youth ages 14-18 find entry level summer jobs, spending 15 hours a week for eight weeks working at community-based organizations, government agencies, corporations, law firms, and health care facilities.
Even though SYEP participants earned $7.30/hour, the program provided far more than a summer income. After an assessment of interests and abilities, CAA helped each youth create an individualized career development plan outlining personal career ambitions and the steps necessary to achieve them.
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Youth also gained the skills they need to accomplish their career goals through a series of weekly trainings. The program provided guidance and education on topics such as: interviewing, creating a resume, developing interpersonal skills, and financial management.
For more information on the Summer Youth Employment Program, contact Youth Services by email or by phone at 513.569.1840 x 2417.
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