Funding dedicated to helping youth find early career options was approved by the Board of Weld County Commissioners at their board meeting on Wednesday, April 17.
The annual Governor’s Summer Job Hunt (GSJH) connects young adults, between the ages of 14-24, with employment opportunities and is a vital link between classroom learning and on-the-job experience. Employment services are available at no cost at local Workforce Centers throughout the state. Workforce professionals match applicants’ skills and interests with a diverse selection of jobs, including clerical work, customer service, labor, hospitality, and sales. Employment opportunities are also available in both full-time and part-time capacities.
In Weld County, GSJH funding is a major contributor to operating the annual Young Adult Job Fair as well as delivering workshops directly in local high schools. The funding is also leveraged to provide assistance with resume writing, job search assistance, career pathways exploration, job application techniques and interview skills. In 2023, Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) served 2,367 young adults connected with the GSJH.
Since the GSJH began in 1981, more than 500,000 young people have obtained summer employment across the United States. GSJH received Presidential Awards in 1983 and 1993 and continues to be replicated in several cities across the country.
In Weld County, those interested in participating in GSJH programs can contact Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) by calling (970) 353-3800, or by visiting the ESWC offices at 315 N. 11th Avenue, Building B, in Greeley. For more information on the GSJH, visit https://cdle.colorado.gov/jobs-training/youth/gsjh. For a full list of services provided by ESWC, visit www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Services/Employment-Services.
