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More than 3,100 Kansas City and St. Louis youth took part in Summer Job League, Gov. Nixon announces

Statement

By: Jay Nixon
By: Jay Nixon
Date: Sept. 29, 2015
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Issues: Minors and Children Employment and Affirmative Action

Gov. Jay Nixon today announced that 3,107 low-income youth participated in the inaugural Summer Job League, a workforce development program for Missourians ages 16 to 24 living in the greater St. Louis and Kansas City areas. Working with the local Job Centers, the Missouri Office of Community Engagement recruited 783 employers who offered summer employment and internships to these young Missourians.

"Through efforts like the Summer Job League, thousands of youth were able to explore careers and gain real-world work experience, while earning a paycheck," Gov. Nixon said. "We are proud to have partnered with job creators in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas to continue developing a pipeline of talented and educated workers."


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