- The program is open to young people aged 14-24, who can earn up to $4,000 for their work.
- The state-funded grant program aims to connect workers to companies looking to hire in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development this week launched a youth empowerment program aimed at teens and young adults who need access to hands-on work experiences.
The Tennessee Youth Employment Program will connect young people ages 14 to 24 with employers across several industries in the state. Participants in the program will gain work experience and earn up to $4,000. Participating employers will receive financial incentives to hire young workers in the skill-building program.
Internships and job opportunities in the program include companies large and small. Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Deniece Thomas said the goal is to help young people land their first job and gain skills they can leverage to build a successful career.
“Helping young workers succeed in their first job is crucial to starting them down the path to meaningful employment,” Thomas said in a news release about the program.