Today, Mayor Jim Suttle announced that Omaha will receive $603,600 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to hire 125 at-risk youth ages 18-24 for summer employment. The program is a partnership between Metropolitan Community College and the Urban League of Nebraska.
The program will provide an opportunity for young people to gain summer employment and job training, which will help them build a resume and job skills. Work sites will include non-profit agencies and other organizations across the City, including the City of Omaha and at Metropolitan Community College.
President of the Urban League of Nebraska Tom Warren speaks at the press conference announcing the program. Also pictured is Mayor Jim Suttle and Metropolitan Community College President Randy Schmailzl.
“This is great news for our community,” said Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle. “This is a tremendous opportunity to give at risk young adults hope for their future. Employment provides a structured alternative to a summer on the streets and a deviation from the path to gangs and guns.”
Mayor Suttle continues to work on other funding possibilities to put additional youth to work this summer, including youth between the ages of 14 - 18.
For more information about applying for a position, call the Urban League at: 451-1066.
