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Goodwill Authorized to Receive $200K to Run 2025 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program.
Written by Amy Whipple
- Goodwill of Southwestern PA will receive funding to runa program offering summer job opportunities for youth ages 14–21 from low-income households.
- The funding only covers the administrative costs and not participant salaries.
- Over a six-week period, participants work in fields such as social services, media and technology, and science and engineering, gaining professional experience, technical skills, and insights into employer expectations.
- Participants can work up to 25 hours per week and earn approximately $7.25 per hour.
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