Updated
Updated · 13WHAM-TV · Aug 21
Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester Concludes 6-Week Youth Program for 30 Students
Updated
Updated · 13WHAM-TV · Aug 21

Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester Concludes 6-Week Youth Program for 30 Students

1 articles · Updated · 13WHAM-TV · Aug 21

Summary

  • Thirty students finished the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester’s six-week summer youth employment program, marking the end of this year’s paid work initiative.
  • Program directors said the jobs program was designed to pair work experience with skill-building in a safe, supportive setting for young participants.
  • Each student received a laptop at a celebration recognizing their work and accomplishments over the summer.
  • Student Jurney Smith of Irondequoit High School said the program’s staff were supportive and responsive, underscoring the club’s broader youth development role.

Insights

Beyond free laptops, what hidden advantages do these 30 Rochester teens now hold over their peers in the job market?
With teen employment at historic lows, could this six-week paid program be the ultimate blueprint for future workforce readiness?