Mayor's Office of Employment Development Celebrates Largest Summer Jobs Program to Date

For Immediate Release  

YouthWorks applauds its corporate and community-based partners for endorsing the YouthWorks 2002 summer jobs program. This year’s program has been the most successful to date by providing employment opportunities to 5,500 Baltimore City youth. 
On Tuesday, September 24, 2002, the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development and Baltimore Workforce Investment Board Youth Council will honor donors and employers for their contributions. Invited guests include congressional, state and city officials, and the business community. 
Mr. James Hamlin, Community Relations and Training and Development Manager for United Parcel Service (UPS), will discuss the impact of the YouthWorks 2002 Campaign with program participants and invited guests.
Background: YouthWorks is Mayor O’Malley’s summer jobs program. Each year, the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development takes a leading role in providing positive, work-based learning experiences for Baltimore’s youth. Participants from all of Baltimore’s communities take part in this enriching, employment experience that lays a foundation for future career success. With the assistance of local business and community partners, YouthWorks gives all of Baltimore an opportunity to come

For Further Information

Karla M. Wynn (410) 396-6722 
Alice D. M. Cole (410) 396-6722 
Jannette Witmyer (410) 396-9928

together and make a difference in the lives of our youth. YouthWorks is a service of the Baltimore Workforce Investment Board Youth Council, the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development and multiple workforce partners.

For further information about YouthWorks or participating in the September 24 End of Summer Celebration, call (410) 396- JOBS (5627 or visit the YouthWorks website at www.baltoworkforce.com.