Strong Future Las Vegas Youth Employment Program.

Mayor's Fund for Las Vegas Life

The Strong Future Las Vegas Youth Employment Program is an initiative that aims to provide workforce readiness training and employment to young people in Las Vegas. The program offers a seven-session course that covers important skills like resume writing, time management, interview techniques, ethics, and professionalism. After completing the training, youth are matched with summer or after-school jobs and are supported by adult advisors to encourage commitment to both work and school responsibilities. Employers can also hire or sponsor youth to develop their workforce and support real-life experiential learning. The program is designed to help youth build new and valuable skills and connect them to the labor force while also supporting the local economy in Las Vegas.

To be considered for the Strong Future Las Vegas Youth Employment Program, applicants must be at least 16 years old and be a resident of Las Vegas. The program offerings include a seven-session workforce readiness training program that provides youth with the skills needed in the workforce. The training includes topics such as resume writing, time management, interview techniques, ethics, and professionalism. The program offers summer and after-school jobs that provide experiential learning opportunities in a variety of industries. Also, the Mayor's Fund is seeking community partners to enhance the program offerings and experience, and businesses can hire and sponsor youth to work at their organizations. Applicants interested in employment opportunities should email strongfutureworks@lasvegasnevada.gov.

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