Mayor Mike Duggan Launches 2022 Summer Job Program For Detroit Youth
/ CW50 Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit City Council members, and partners officially launched the Grow Detroit's Young Talent 2022 summer program today, announcing the creation of over 8,000 jobs for Detroit youth.
This year, Grow Detroit's Young Talent is raising $13 million for the program to support a wide variety of career options for Detroit youth ages 14-24.
Officials say the 2022 GDYT program will feature both in-person and virtual work opportunities.
The event was held at the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.
In addition to holding the event, the Boys and Girls Club will also have "40 GDYT youth focused on coding skills and app development via Apple's Code to Career program."
**the event will begin shortly**
Mayor Mike Duggan will be joined by members of Detroit City Council, employers, program partners and youth participants to officially launch Grow Detroit's Young Talent 2022 and announce the creation of over 8,000 summer work experiences for Detroit youth.
Grow Detroit's Young Talent is raising over $13 million to support the program this year across a wide range of career pathways. 2022 will feature a mix of in-person and virtual experiences.
The event will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan which this year will host 40 GDYT youth focused on coding skills and app development via Apple's Code to Career program.
WHO:
Emcee – MataClarice Harris (GDYT participant, working at the 'Detroit at Work' Call Center for her 2022 GDYT placement) Emcee Introduces the following speakers in order:
* Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan CEO, Shawn H. Wilson
* Mayor of Detroit, Mike Duggan
* Detroit City Council President, Mary Sheffield
* Detroit City Council Member at Large, Mary Waters
* Director of Program Operations, GDYT, Misty Evans
* Plant Executive Director, GM Factory ZERO, Jim Quick
