Camden County Allocates $1.4 Million in Stimulus Funds to Provide Summer Jobs
For Immediate Release: May 27, 2009
Contacts: KEN SHUTTLEWORTH (609) 472-8837

Approximately 600 out-of-school people between 16 and 24 will be hired for summer jobs under a $1,438,855 grant funded by federal “stimulus” money awarded to Camden County’s One-Stop Center.

“The priority is servicing hard-to-serve, economically disadvantaged and out-of-school people with jobs in local government and not-for-profit agencies throughout out Camden County,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr.

Cappelli made the announcement at a news conference where he was joined by state Sen. Dana Redd, who is distributing information and helping constituents file applications for the jobs that will start on June 15 and continue through Sept. 30.

“This ‘stimulus’ program is needed to provide work opportunities for hard-to-place youths and young adults who, for the most part, do not qualify for unemployment,” said Sen. Redd. “Plus, for those who do qualify for unemployment, this program helps ease pressure on the state’s unemployment fund for it will have the effect of reducing the number of claims on the fund.”

Cappelli said One Stop Center staff is awaiting the results of a request for proposals (RFP) from a variety of not-for-profit organizations throughout the county identifying their needs for summer employees.

“So far we have requests for 48 employees from not-for-profit agencies – including Friends of Oaklyn Memorial Library, Cherry Hill-based Future Leaders of America, Berlin–based ARC of Camden County, Pennsauken-based UOSS and Camden-based Mi Casita Day Care and the Center for Family Services,” Cappelli said.

Cappelli said all participating youth must participate in and complete work readiness training provided by the county’s One-Stop center. The One-Stop staff will ensure availability of transportation if a worksite is not within walking distance, pay participants with federal funds through the county payroll system and provide service representatives who will work with assigned sites to ensure attendance, progress, proper worksite supervision and paycheck distribution.

“Upon completion of the program, the One-Stop staff will work with the youth to assist them in developing and accessing next steps toward full-time employment or additional training,” Cappelli said.

Cappelli and Redd urged prospective employers to contact Tony Teti at the One-Stop Center (856) 365-3970 for details. Prospective employees may apply online at www.camdencounty.com, in person at the One-Stop Center or call (856) 968-4258.

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