Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Feb.5.
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking proposals from Genesee County employers interested in hiring graduates of the TeenQuest pre-employment training program this summer.
As part of the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI), local employers who participate in the SYI Job Fair in April will be paired with teens, ages 14-19, for 10 weeks starting in June.
“Each year, we help hundreds of local high school students learn how to navigate expectations of the workplace,” said James Avery, director of Education & Training at the Chamber. “For employers looking to fill part-time and entry-level positions during the summer, these teens are a great option.”
Why is SYI so advantageous for local businesses, organizations and schools? According to Avery, there are multiple reasons, including:
- It’s affordable. For-profit business are eligible to receive a 50-50 salary match for employees hired through SYI. Nonprofits and schools are eligible to have up to 100 percent of costs subsidized.
- The teens have soft skills. TeenQuest graduates understand the importance of communicating effectively, being on time and working as part of a team – the kinds of things that define a quality employee.
- It offers the perfect evaluation period. The program runs from June through early September. If employers are impressed with the work completed, they always have the option to continue the employment after the program ends.
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