Eligible 14,15,16 year old youth participate in pre-employment and training activities for the 13 weeks prior to the summer break. At the conclusion of the in-school session, youth will spend two week's at the Target Alliance Apprenticeship Summer Camp at Camp Hantesa in Boone. Here they receive apprenticeship training, leadership skills, and participate in camp activities. Following the summer camp, youth will work in ICHS's Summer Youth Employment Program for a four week paid work experience in various nonprofits in the Des Moines area. Eligibility criteria include low family income, FIP or Food Stamps, or special circumstances such as foster care or a resident of a group home.
Youth work at public, governmental, or non-profit agencies.
Questions call Cheryl Busby at 245-7800. Application deadline is April 30. Variety of activities, hikes, crafts, nature studies, swimming, field trips. Held at Riverview Nature Island. Brochure available in March.