New internship program to hire ages 16-24 at Pierce County businesses, pays up to $5,000
A new internship program is looking for people ages 16-24 to make up to $5,000 while helping businesses fill needed positions.
The program, Hire Pierce County: Next Gen, gives applicants some flexibility to choose where they want to work. Businesses have partnered with Goodwill, WorkForce Central and Pierce County government for the program.
“We have had over 120 businesses express interest in this program, many of which are local, small businesses that were hard hit by the pandemic — as well as many non-profits who are also trying to stay afloat in today’s economy,” Katie Miles, regional youth program manager for Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region, said in an email.
The program is looking to serve over 120 young people through June, with positions running up to 16 weeks at 20 hours per week. Participants can earn $15 per hour during their internship and a $200 stipend for completing the program.
People can apply for the program at workforce-central.org. Enrollment will continue into early 2022.
“The earlier young adults register, the more opportunities will be available for them to choose from,” said Joanna Rasmussen, director of communications for WorkForce Central, in an email.
In addition to work experience, the program offers resume and career-building support, ongoing coaching and mentoring, skills training, financial literacy training and letters of recommendation.
The program was made possible with $1 million in funding from Pierce County through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Businesses participating in Hire Pierce County: Next Gen program include:
Tidy Vibe Cleaning LLC
Residential Cleaner
Snapology
Education Enrichment Assistant
Marketing & Social Media Engagement
Print NW
Inventory Associate
Apparel Production Associate
Digital Printing Operator
Wide Format Finisher
Tacoma Trophy
Production Associate
Showroom Inventory Associate
Megan R Miller DDS PS
Dental Sterilization Assistant
Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science
Natural Science Intern
Tax Centers of America
Tax Preparer
Office Receptionist
Payroll Clerk
Caring With Compassion Community
Social Media Manager
Admin Assistant
Peer Navigator Advocate
Kaleidoscope Family Gym
General Cleaner / Roamer
Party Assistant
Lakewood Gardens
Arts Administration Intern
Horticulture Intern
Academy of Busy Bees LLC
Teacher Assistant
Full Moon Flea Market
Social Media Marketing Intern
Mercurio’s Heating & Air Conditioning
Warehouse Assistant
Matman Wrestling Company
Shipping & Support Clerk
PostNet
Customer Service Rep
Rebuilding Together South Sound
Office Assistant
Reeds Sweet Wine LLC
Winemaker Assistant
Clean Food Farm
Organic Farm Intern
Intentions Juice and Smoothie Bar
Team Member / Food Prep
Craft Theory
Business / Marketing Assistant
Creative Instructor / Customer Relation Associate
This story was originally published December 12, 2021 at 5:00 AM.
