PIKE COUNTY, PA — The Pike County Career Center is gearing up for another session of its Summer Youth Employment and Training Program.

The federally funded county program is intended to provide job readiness training and competitive wages to Pike County youth aged 14 to 24. This summer’s participating worksites include automotive shops, daycares, construction companies, local offices and more.

To ensure a mutually rewarding experience, the career center attempts to match participants with a position that aligns with their interests and career ambitions. Participants will develop new skills and gain work experience, setting themselves apart from their peers, all while earning a steady paycheck.

Residents wishing to check whether they or their children qualify to participate can contact the career center at 570/296-2909 or complete the interest form available on the career center page of the county website, pikepa.org/careercenter. The deadline to apply is June 13.

The youth orientation will take place on Monday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pike County Career Center, located at 837 Route 6, Unit 2, Shohola, PA 18458.

Employers needed

Employers have the opportunity to help shape the future of the workforce by becoming a worksite for the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. The program depends on local employers to share their expertise by mentoring area youth. The federally funded program covers all costs, so employers have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Many employers have even found competent full-time permanent employees in the process.

Interested in learning more about the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program? Contact the Career Center at 570/296-2909 or complete the Employer Interest form on pikepa.org/careercenter.

The Employer Orientation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, at 9 a.m., at the Pike County Workforce Development Agency office, 837 Route 6, Unit 2, Shohola, PA 18458.