Registration opens March 11 for 2024 Follow Me Into Business summer jobs program, STEM program
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE JACKSON MADISON COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 11th FOR THE 2024 FOLLOW ME INTO BUSINESS® SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) PROGRAM
Applications Must Be Received by 12:00 PM, Friday April 19, 2024
JACKSON, Tenn. – Registration for the Follow Me Into Business® Summer Jobs Program and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program hosted by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce (“JMCAACC”) begins Monday March 11, 2024, the start of Spring Break. Young people, ages of 12 and 18 living in Jackson and Madison County, are eligible to participate in either program which meets during June and July.
During Spring Break, March 11th through 15th, parents can pick up an application packet at the African American Chamber office between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm located at 351-C North Royal Street. Applications are also available for download from the Chamber’s website (www.jmcaacc.org). Space is limited. For consideration, all applications must be returned no later than 12:00 PM Friday April 19, 2024.
The Follow Me Into Business program offers free business training along with shadowing and mentoring opportunities for ages 12-15 as well as some paid summer jobs for ages 16-18. Program orientation will be held in May. The STEM program emphasizes concentration in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Program Coordinators are Don McCorry, Executive Director JMCAACC and Karen Wise (Forever Communications). For more information, call 731-424-2030 or 731-506.8219. Emails can be sent to jacksonmcaacc@gmail.com .
Founded in 2002, the Follow Me Into Business® youth development and job readiness program is designed to train middle and high school students for success in the business world. Since it began nearly 800 young people have participated.
The 2024 summer Follow Me Into Business program runs from June 3 through July 26 meeting every Friday from 9 – 11 AM. The STEM program runs every day from July 15 – 26 starting at 9 – 11 AM. Meetings are held at JCM Early College High School located at 215 Allen Avenue or a prearranged designated location. There will be a closing awards ceremony for participants in both programs and one immediate family member invited to attend.
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