Over 80 Stockton youth residents ages 16-19 can now apply for a four-week paid summer employment program, city officials said. 

The city of Stockton’s Youth Employment Summer Success Program opened applications last week for job positions that will be available for June.

The city said the program will introduce people to formal workplace settings, build their skills and raise awareness of public sector career pathways. Workshops, counseling and mentoring will also be provided.

According to the city, the program is funded through the state’s #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps. A $4.35 million grant was awarded to Stockton to create youth employment and development. 

Anyone needing assistance to fill out the application can stop by the Van Buskirk Community Center located at 734 Houston Ave. from 4-7 p.m. Monday.

Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.