Flathead Summer Jobs Program Offers Exciting Opportunities for Local Youth

The WorkForce Flathead Summer Jobs Program is back and offering
local youth the chance to gain valuable work experience and to earn money during the
summer months.

This program provides an excellent opportunity for Flathead area high school and college
students to gain practical experience in a variety of industries, including hospitality,
healthcare, construction, manufacturing, business, and more. Participants will have the
opportunity to work with local businesses and organizations, learning essential skills such
as customer service, time management, and teamwork.

“The WorkForce Flathead Summer Jobs Program is an excellent opportunity for our youth
to gain valuable work experience while also receiving essential skills, training, and
mentorship throughout the summer,” said program coordinator, Jenn Cronk. “We are
thrilled to be able to offer this program again and connect our local businesses with
talented and motivated young people.”

The program is a collaboration between WorkForce Flathead and local businesses, with the
goal of connecting youth ages 16–19 with meaningful job opportunities that help them
develop important workplace skills, explore potential career paths, and contribute to the
local economy. Participating Students will be matched with Local Employers based on their
skills and interests, and will work for a minimum of 6 weeks during the summer months.
Applications for the program are now open and can be found on the WorkForce Flathead
website. The student priority application deadline to apply is April 6th, so interested youth
are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Employer application is open as well.

The WorkForce Flathead Summer Jobs Program is a valuable opportunity for local youth to
gain experience, earn money, and contribute to the local community. For more
information, visit the WorkForce Flathead website (workforceflathead.com) or visit americanjobs4youth.org/sjp to apply. For more information, please reach out to Jenn
Cronk at [email protected] or 406.758.2801.

About the Summer Jobs Program: American Jobs for America’s Youth Montana (AJAY MT),
based in Helena, developed the Summer Jobs Program (SJP). They provide ongoing
guidance and technical support to communities implementing SJP. The Summer Jobs
Program (SJP) matches participants with a paid work experience, provides a paid
foundational work skills training, and connects students with an adult mentor for the
summer. SJP participants are high school students and recent graduates eager to develop
their work skills and explore their career options.

WorkForce Flathead Summer Jobs Program is managed by the Discover Kalispell Chamber
in partnership with WorkForce Flathead partners; Discover Kalispell Chamber, Flathead
Valley Community College, Reach Higher Montana, Job Service Kalispell, School District 5,
and Montana West Economic Development.

About Discover Kalispell Chamber: The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest–
standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.
Since 1904, the Chamber has provided quality programs and services that drive the
economic prosperity and sustainability of this lively community. Creating a climate of
growth and success has involved efforts to improve opportunity, infrastructure,
development, tourism, and education.

For questions or more information, please contact Jen Cronk at 406.758.2801 or visit
https://workforceflathead.com/students/summer–jobs/.