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Show Summer youth jobs open for those who qualify ; FARMINGTON - If you're between be-tween ages 14 and 21, want a summer sum-mer job and meet certain income guidelines, read on. THE DAVIS County Summer Youth Employment and Training Program is accepting applications until May 22. Certain income guidelines, based on applicant's family earnings, are taken into consideration con-sideration for hiring. Jobs available range from clerical cleric-al to yard work to tutoring, explains ex-plains Rosie Martinez, youth program prog-ram coordinator for the federally funded program. "Work experience experi-ence at public agency worksites and other services are offered," she explains. About 120 slots are open, but those interested must call for an appointment at 451-3382 or 773-7800, ext. 382. CERTIFICATION for eligibility will be made before any job- matching can even be attempted, she continues. Those accepted will earn $3.35 an hour, work for about 250 hours between June 9-Aug. 22. PLACEMENT into jobs or "worksites" is made as much as possible on the applicant's choice of work, closeness of job locati to his-her home and job ava.. . bility. Before setting youths loose on jobs, an orientation is given including includ-ing instructions on good working habits and program guidelines. STRESSING the program gives enrollees a chance to learn new training skills, it can also help in creating self-confidence along with earning some hard cash, Ms. Martinez Mar-tinez says. In addition to jobs previously mentioned, slots will be open for park maintenance, secretarial, custodial, teacher's aide, data clerk and food service workers at senior centers. IN ADDITION, one yard crew will spruce up yards for needy elderly around the county while another crew will clear trail sites and campgrounds for the U.S. Forest Service. Some program graduates have obtained permanent positions at their former worksites ranging from the Davis School District to HAFB, Ms. Martinez notes. "I THINK if anything it teacheT these youths good working habits and how to get along with people," she says, along with teaching how to follow instructions and often leads to learning new skills. The handicapped shouldn't hesitate hesi-tate to apply, as well, she stresses. THE DAVIS County Employ! ment and Training Office coordini ates that and several other prog rams. One gives interested youths between 14-17 a chance to attend Weber State College. - X Program members live on cam . pus during the week for one month and go home on weekends. While there, they can study math, read ing, word processing and other subjects. ' . ! THOSE interested are invited to call Ms. Martinez for more details |