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County highlights Youth at Work internship after first cohort converts to county jobs
Summary
County staff described the Youth at Work internship as a six‑month paid pathway for 18‑ to 24‑year‑olds; the first cohort had 18 completers and at least three conversions to full‑time county roles. Officials said the program is funded in part by U.S. Department of Labor grants.
County workforce staff said the new Youth at Work internship provides six months of experiential training, rotation across agencies and job‑readiness supports intended to create direct pipelines into county employment.
"Youth at Work internship program is that for those 18 to 24 who are looking to find a true pipeline in the county government agencies," David Williams said, adding that the first cohort had 18 completers and at least three who transitioned into county roles. Williams said the program received U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration funding to expand opportunities and that participating interns receive job readiness and professional development during their placements.
Committee members asked about pay and job conversion rates. Williams confirmed the program uses a six‑month placement model with rotation and training; staff discussed $18 per hour as a compensation level for the program while one member referenced $14 per hour as an earlier figure. Williams said agencies also provide mentoring and rotations to maximize exposure and that six agencies participated in the first year while 13 agencies have committed for the upcoming year.
Council members asked staff to provide retention measures and placement data for future reports, including how many interns receive job offers and how many remain employed after a defined period.
