Young people in Homestead may have an opportunity to learn from the professionals who work in city government. During the May 22nd meeting, the commission agreed to work with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program to establish formal apprenticeships with high school students. A representative from the organization gave a presentation to the commission on the benefits that a solid mentoring program would have on the lives of high school students.
The students will receive mentoring from a person who works for the Homestead government. They would meet in the morning and discuss career situations. The students would also receive life skills, training, and business skills, such as personal finance.
They would spend time with city personnel during the morning and then return to school in the afternoon. They would also learn about career pathways in public service. Mayor Steven Losner was pleased with the program and said it would encourage students to be involved with the city. He believes a school-to-work program would be positive.
Councilmember Tom Davis said he believes the program would be good and could expose young people to various careers they may not know about. An agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters and Homestead will be negotiated in June.
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