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Governor O'Malley and Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announce $2.8 Million in Joint Investments to Support Summer Jobs for Youth in Baltimore

Jul 10th, 2013

BALTIMORE, Md. (July 10, 2013)—Governor Martin O’Malley today, joined by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, visited the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) to announce a combined $2.8 million in investments to create over 2,300 summer jobs for local youth through Baltimore City’s YouthWorks program while visiting with 20 YouthWorks participants currently employed by MICA this summer.

Youth Summer Jobs the Focus of July 10 Visit to MICA by Governor O’Malley and Mayor Rawlings-Blake

Jul 10th, 2013

Baltimore, Maryland (July 8, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will visit the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) this Wednesday to announce funding for youth summer jobs and meet 20 young people working at MICA through Baltimore City’s YouthWorks program.

91 Baltimore City Students Graduate from Youth Opportunity (YO!) Baltimore Programs

Jun 13th, 2013

Baltimore, Maryland (June 13, 2013) – Youth Opportunity (YO!) Baltimore hosted a special graduation event last night for its 2013 class of young adults who chose to pursue alternative education after facing challenges in traditional academic settings. 

91 Baltimore City Students to Graduate from Youth Opportunity (YO!) Baltimore Programs June 12

Jun 6th, 2013

Baltimore, Maryland (June 6, 2013) – Youth Opportunity (YO!) Baltimore will host a special graduation event for its 2013 class of young adults who chose to pursue alternative education after facing challenges in traditional settings.

Wells Fargo Hosts Hire One Youth Job Fair for Teens, Young Adults Seeking Summer Jobs in the Banking Industry

May 21st, 2013

FOR ASSIGNMENT: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; 10 a.m. - noon

Meet Jamesha

May 14th, 2013

Jamesha

Jamesha Perkins, 19, always wanted a summer job, but she felt like there was no hope for her or other people her age. 

Visit Baltimore Hosts Hire One Youth Job Fair for Teens, Young Adults Seeking Summer Jobs in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Pre-selected 16-21-year-olds to interview for positions as part of YouthWork

May 4th, 2013

FOR ASSIGNMENT: Saturday, May 4, 2013; 10 a.m. - noon

Horseshoe Baltimore Recruitment Coordinator to Promote Availability of Casino Jobs among City Residents and Assist with Application Process

May 2nd, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2013

CONTACTS: Brice Freeman (bfreeman@oedworks.com), 410-396-1910

Local Companies Host Hire One Youth Job Fair for Young Participants Seeking Summer Jobs in Construction/Development Industry

Apr 19th, 2013

FOR ASSIGNMENT: Friday, April 19, 2013; 3-6:30 p.m.

City Celebrates 13 Years of the Youth Opportunity Baltimore Program

Apr 5th, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2013

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