Ever wanted to spend a summer working in the great outdoors? The U.S. Forest Service will be holding a workshop next month for those interested in doing just that.
The 7th annual “100 Jobs for 100 Kids” program is set for Monday April 15 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Southeast Yakima Community Center (1211 S. 7th Street). David Rolfe Executive Director of Safe Yakima Valley which is helping to coordinate the even says Between 300-400 kids will be offered at no charge: job readiness classes, mock interviews, resume and application coaching, food handler cards
It seems to be a problem every year for growers, and this year is no exception. Lower Valley grower Doug Cowin says one solution to the picker shortage this year may be hiring teens that are looking for summer jobs. Summer jobs for teens are in short supply again this year...