Mayor opens Summer Youth Program enrollment

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The city of Buffalo is opening the window for young people to apply for summer jobs.

Mayor Byron Brown says his Summer Youth Employment Program has connected over 13,000 young people with meaningful jobs over the past five years. He says despite federal and state budget issues, his program can give participants important tools for their futures.

"We will provide the young people with training in job readiness, in life skills, in financial literacy, and this year, we're adding another component, and that is a college prep program," said Mayor Brown.

Applications are available at City Hall or online.