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Stockton accepts expanded youth Job Corps funding, plans summer hires and training
Summary
The council approved acceptance of Job Corps / youth workforce funding that expands the summer program; staff said the program will reach thousands of youth (citywide figure noted at $3.6M), pay participants up to $23/hour, and provide training and laptops; council approved unanimously.
The Stockton City Council unanimously approved acceptance of expanded youth workforce funding during its May 13 meeting, authorizing the city to run and expand summer Job Corps placements and related youth employment programming.
Dale Applewhite, the program manager coordinating the city’s YES (youth employment) program, explained the proposed award and program structure. Mayor Christina Fugazi highlighted changes in program scale and use, saying the funding brings the program total to $3.6 million for the summer cycle and noting the city will provide paid…
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