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Subcommittee backs resolution to join Summer Jobs Plus push, seeks private-sector support and funding
Summary
Supervisors and the youth commission asked the mayor to launch a local Summer Jobs Plus campaign to expand paid summer internships and jobs for disconnected youth; the resolution includes targets and a near-term funding ask (about $2.25 million) and was moved forward out of committee with amendments.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Budget and Finance Subcommittee advanced a resolution asking Mayor Lee to launch a local Summer Jobs Plus initiative, securing private- and public-sector funds and coordinating city infrastructure to expand summer employment opportunities for disconnected young people ages 16 to 24.
Supervisor Olague, a sponsor of the resolution, said the local effort responds to President Obama's January call for Summer Jobs Plus and seeks private sector partnership alongside city programs. "This resolution supports the mayor's work and also calls out specific metrics and goals for…
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