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    The South Florida Workforce Investment Board awarded $100,000 to the City of Miami Gardens to start an internship program pairing high school and college students ages 16-21 with city administrators. The 10 students selected will work up to 20 hours per week shadowing administrators in various city departments to gain hands-on experience. The goal is to help young people develop skills for high-skilled, high-wage careers and promote economic development in the local community. To qualify, students must be residents of Miami Gardens and meet income eligibility requirements.

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    The South Florida Workforce Investment Board awarded $100,000 to the City of Miami Gardens to start an internship program pairing high school and college students ages 16-21 with city administrators. The 10 students selected will work up to 20 hours per week shadowing administrators in various city departments to gain hands-on experience. The goal is to help young people develop skills for high-skilled, high-wage careers and promote economic development in the local community. To qualify, students must be residents of Miami Gardens and meet income eligibility requirements.

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    Press Release Career Pathway Initiative 1 11 12

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    The South Florida Workforce Investment Board awarded $100,000 to the City of Miami Gardens to start an internship program pairing high school and college students ages 16-21 with city administrators. The 10 students selected will work up to 20 hours per week shadowing administrators in various city departments to gain hands-on experience. The goal is to help young people develop skills for high-skilled, high-wage careers and promote economic development in the local community. To qualify, students must be residents of Miami Gardens and meet income eligibility requirements.

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    FollowSouthFloridaWorkforce FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    MEDIA CONTACT: OliviaAlmagro Tel.305.594.7615Ext.274

    ACAREERPATHWAYINITIATIVE
    CityofMiamiGardenssharelocalgovernmentcareerexperiencewithstudents

    (MIAMI, January 11, 2012) Young people residing in the city of Miami Gardens will have an opportunity to earn $10-12 per hour job shadowing city administrators from the city of Miami Gardens, thanks to the $100,000 awarded by South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB). The Miami Gardens Internship project affords young people ages 16-21 an opportunity to be paired with administrators from various departments at the city of Miami Gardens to gain handson learning and unique experiences under the guidance of skilled adults. This career pathway experience promotes economic development by providing the framework for young people to gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in high-skilled and high-wage careers of the future, said Rick Beasley, executive director for the South Florida Workforce Investment Board. The Miami Gardens Internship project is expected to commence in January 2012, and will target 10 young adults (five high school and five college students). A proof of residency and income eligibility are required to qualify for this project. Qualified applicants will be required to work up to 20 hours per week. About South Florida Workforce Investment Board South Florida Workforce Investment Board is a public-private partnership and integral partner in Miami-Dades economic plan that initiates state and federally funded workforce development and training policies for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Additionally, South Florida Workforce services and resources are available to everyone at no cost through a network of Career Centers located throughout the Region. For more information on the Miami Gardens Internship, contact Youth Services Division at 305 594-7615 ext. 292. ###

    South Florida Workforce is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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