- Hire Houston Youth hosts various hiring events open to all youth ages 16 and up. (Photo Credit: Photo via http://hirehoustonyouth.org)
- Mayor Sylvester Turner announces the third year of summer hiring for Houston youths. (Photo Credit: Ed Mayberry)
Students between 16 and 24 can get real-world work experience in the “Hire Houston Youth” program in areas ranging from the Houston Police and Fire Departments to Information Technology. Mayor Sylvester Turner started the program in 2016 with 450 summer jobs that first year. The goal this summer is for 7,500 paid intern positions. To accomplish that, the mayor wants employers to step up.
“I’m asking local companies and non-profits to sign up on the ‘Hire Houston Youth’ website. And finally, I’m asking Houston youth to visit HireHoustonYouth.org to fill out your application for a summer job,” said Turner.
The mayor said these summer jobs are not really about the money, but more about establishing a strong work ethic. Applications are being accepted through March 16th.
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Mayor @SylvesterTurner & employers announce higher goal for this summer's Hire Houston Youth https://t.co/kGwWFXpcGP
— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) February 19, 2018
When you dream big, big things can happen. In @HoustonTX if you can dream it you can do it! I encourage all Houston youth to apply for a summer job through https://t.co/kxIxWwRFPW
EMPLOYERS: sponsor a young person at @HireHOUYouth pic.twitter.com/OfnOAnaAHM— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) February 19, 2018
Young people: apply for a summer job! Employers: find out how you can support youth employment here https://t.co/kxIxWwRFPW @HireHOUYouth pic.twitter.com/ubpbj6fFPO
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) February 19, 2018