Here’s what we know as Detroit Youth Job program takes first steps toward long-term careers

In all, 8,000 kids are getting placed in summer jobs ranging from tech to automotive

DETROIT – Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Program had students considering their first step toward a long-term career on Monday.

In all, 8,000 kids are getting placed in summer jobs ranging from tech to automotive.

Read: Program aims to match young Detroiters with summer jobs

Local 4′s Evrod Cassimy was there Monday as some of the new hires had a few first-day jitters.

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