For the 44th year, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is bringing back the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt.
The state’s oldest youth employment program is designed to help young people prepare for the summer by connecting tens of thousands of high school and college-aged students with Colorado employers who are determined to give them a chance to learn, use their skills, and see firsthand how a business operates.
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Executive Director Joe Barela said in a statement that the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt is a critical early step in building an engaged and resilient workforce for Colorado.
“Together with more than 50 state and county-run Workforce Centers and the State Youth Development Council, we’re ready to work with another generation of young job seekers this summer,” said Barela.
While the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt Program serves as a gateway to summer jobs, it also teaches young people skills to learn how to be successful in the workforce, how to establish a solid work ethic and how to prepare the frame- work to their future careers. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs said that with a workforce system focused on work-based learning opportunities, young people with specific aspirations can also explore internships and apprenticeships in industries like early childhood education, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and government.
“Our teams have provided more than 60 workshops covering such topics as résumé writing, interviewing skills and job search strategies to help young people gain a competitive edge in their job hunt and prepare them for the summer season,” said Governor’s Summer Job Hunt Program Director Steve Wright. “And with schools letting out, Workforce Centers across the state have already staged more than 70 career exploration events, industry tours and field trips.”
Youth who are seeking jobs can find more details about applying for jobs by visiting the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt Program’s website at https://cdle.colorado.gov/jobs-training/youth/gsjhutm_medium=govdelivery&utm_ source=email. On the webpage, youth can learn about future Colorado Department of Labor and Employment events, like hiring events and resume writing, interview tips, Colorado youth labor laws, and more. The web page also has a link where you can find your local workforce center.
Youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are eligible to participate in the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt Program. Proof of age and citizenship are required, and economic circumstances are not considered for program restraints. The program is a free referral service to young adults and employers, and other employment and educational opportunities may be available for qualified youth.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has hosted more than 130 job readiness workshops, career awareness events and job fairs that were attended by more than 12,000 youth this year.
