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The $1.7 million in programming includes access to food and health care, and two city-hosted job fairs for teens.
DENVER — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday announced $1.7 million in youth summer programming, including a workforce program that will grant $1,000 to teens who complete 100 hours of work this summer.
The city said in a news release that the programming is an investment to prevent youth violence, improve long-term outcomes for youth and grow local economies. Programming will also include expanded access to food and health care.
“Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed,” Johnston said. “These new summer opportunities will support Denver youth as they learn valuable skills while making a positive impact in their community.”
A big piece of the programming the the mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative, which will grant $1,000 to up to 1,000 eligible Denver students between the ages of 14 and 21 who complete 100 hours of work this summer. The initiative will give priority to families with lower incomes. Teens who participate will also get training to improve their financial literacy, the city said.
The city will also host two job fairs for teens:
- A virtual fair from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May 24.
- An in-person fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street.
Those who want to attend one of the fairs or find out more about summer programming can get more information at this link.
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