The State of Ohio has asked the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati to coordinate an expanded Summer Youth Employment Program, and UC quickly stepped forward to help as well. The Urban League hopes to find jobs for 3,000 Hamilton County teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18. UC will be one of the largest employers, pledging to find 100-150 positions. The campuses are near many neighborhoods we serve. It's a safe environment.
Parents love that.
In fact, Atwater said many parents of students in UC's Upward Bound academic program have already asked to be placed in jobs at UC this summer. It's something to brighten their world, so they can experience a university environment. Atwater agreed that the UC jobs are likely to have a long-term impact on the students hired. There's such a need for this program in terms of a learning experience. This doesn't exclude me.