County adjusts Steady Work program after $3M funding reduction, seeks internship pathways

Apr 9, 2026

Grants Coordinator Jay Roscup reported the county has managed a $3 million reduction in funding that affected the Steady Work Program; Community Schools can no longer meet all needs and the Department of Social Services will explore internships to build workforce pathways.

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Jay Roscup told the committee Wayne County has managed a $3 million funding reduction that required adjustments to the Steady Work Program. He said Community Schools, which previously supported much of the program, can no longer meet all needs, and the county is looking for alternative ways to sustain opportunities for youth and job pathways.

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