Since 1984 Northwest Youth Corps has served over 12,000 youth through its programs. Today, we are expanding our programs to include 180 jobs in Washington. We would like to invite you to our kick off event this Saturday, June 12th.
The NYC program is not only a first time job for many youth, but also a chance for teens to make a positive impact on their environment.
The Northwest Youth Corps crews will be completing important conservation projects from John Day National Monument to the Canadian border, from the coast to the Eastern side of the state. If you can’t make the orientation, we would like to invite you to visit our crews out in the field. It is great way to meet the youth, see some incredible views, and experience first hand the unbelievable work these teenagers can do!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Liz Karas
Northwest Youth Corps
2621 Augusta Street, Eugene, OR 97403
LizK@nwyouthcorps.org
Liz Karas direct line (541) 349-7501
Phone (541) 349-5055
Charlie Mouy
Northwest Youth Corps
charliem@nwyouthcorps.org
www.northwestyouthcorps.org
Phone: (541) 349-5055 x 232
New Northwest Youth Corp Wenatchee Facility Provides Summer Jobs:
Wenatchee Hosts Over 180 Youth Jobs this Summer Starting June 12, 2010
WHAT: Teenagers from all over the Northwest (and the US!) are traveling to Lake Wenatchee THIS weekend to start their journey in getting outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, getting active in conservation work and getting paid for all their great efforts.
This weekend will mark the first 80 of the expected 180 youth this year that will help kick off programs at the new Northwest Youth Corps training facility near Wenatchee. These youth will be part of the total 900 youth that will this join Northwest Youth Corps programs this summer.
The Northwest Youth Corps Training Facility in the Wenatchee area will help make hundreds of jobs opportunities annually more accessible for Washington residents.
WHO: The Northwest Youth Corps crewmembers, ages 16-19, come from all over Washington and also nationally. Northwest Youth Corps goal is to help provide more access to local jobs in Washington. As a result, this year over 200 youth from Washington have applied for NYC programs.
Northwest Youth Corps participants love the outdoors and seek opportunities to make new friends, challenge themselves, earn money and work as part of a structured, team-based environment
WHEN: 10:00am, June 12, 2010
WHERE: Lake Wenatchee, WA
WHY: With stagnate unemployment rates locally and nationally, and the green movement in full force, Northwest Youth Corps is putting teenagers and young adults back to work! NYC teens are ready to roll up their sleeves, get dirty, and make a positive difference for the environment.
URL: www.northwestyouthcorps.org
Established in 1984, Northwest Youth Corps is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create leaders through teamwork, education, and outdoor conservation work experiences. NYC has served more than 13,000 youth from all backgrounds. For additional information, contact Liz Karas at (541) 349-7501 or visit www.northwestyouthcorps.org.
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