The city hired 25 recent high school grads for municipal work at $23 per hour plus benefits. This marks a sharp rise from last year’s 17 hires in the Education to Employment program. New staff start their roles on July 14.
“Investing in our youth’s talent development is a priority for the city,” said Danielle Frazier, according to The City of Charlotte. “Participation in the program has doubled, creating more career opportunities for the younger workforce in our community.”
Workers fill spots across seven city departments, from Aviation to Solid Waste. Jobs range from tree care to animal shelter work to street maintenance. The mix of roles spans 12 different job types…