Waukegan Public Works offers summer youth program for ages 16–24; applications posted online
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Summary
The City of Waukegan announced a summer youth public-works program for ages 16–24 that pays participants and provides entry-level work experience; applications are on the city website under RFPs and bids.
The City of Waukegan Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 16 highlighted the city’s summer youth program, which offers paid, supervised public-works experience for residents ages 16 to 24.
City materials presented at the meeting said the program provides several weeks of entry-level work experience on public-works projects such as grass cutting and alley cleanup, with training and oversight and compensation for participants. The program application is available on the City of Waukegan website under Services, then RFPs and Bids.
A committee member described the initiative as an "excellent program" and said it can help keep young people engaged in constructive work during the summer months. Committee members noted the program listing was available on the city website and asked staff about outreach and timing given the mid-June meeting date.
A staff member explained applicants should apply via the Services > RFPs and Bids page on the city website; staff review applications and select participants. A separate remark in the meeting said the public relations department has promoted the program.
Committee members expressed a desire for broad and equitable outreach so that all neighborhoods are aware of the opportunity; no changes to eligibility requirements were recorded in the meeting.
The committee did not take a formal vote on the program; the agenda item was informational and concluded with no recorded action beyond the announcement.
