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HEAD START

Summer Youth Leadership and Employability Program

Head Start is a youth employability program to help junior high and high school youth plan careers, prepare for work and gain volunteer experience.

Head Start is a youth employability program designed to help junior high and high school students explore careers, prepare for the workplace, and gain valuable volunteer experience.

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The program runs for 7 weeks, beginning the week of July 7, 2025. Participants are expected to attend three days a week—Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday—with optional volunteer opportunities available on Monday and Friday.

All participants will receive a training allowance during the program and will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement upon completing all components.

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The application deadline is June 27th. To apply, please fill out the online application form below. Applicants will be contacted for a brief phone interview within one week of submitting their application. Please note: Space is limited, and selection is not based on a first come, first served basis.

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