You may have repeatedly heard statistics reporting unemployment rates for adults, but have you stopped to think about what the data looks like for teens? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the latest reported unemployment rate for teens ages 16-19 hovers around 16 percent.
There are many reasons for this unemployment status including the economy, more adults working summer jobs to supplement income and let's not overlook all the activities teens are involved in that conflict with summer employment. Regardless of the reason, teens are missing out on learning some valuable skills they will need when they enter the workforce.
Currituck County 4-H will be taking a field trip on July 22nd to Jennette's Pier and the UNC Coastal Studies Institute to learn about different forms of alternative energy. Participants ages 11 and up will learn about geothermal and ocean energy through site visits at each facility. They will learn how each site utilizes and researches alternative energies, and the mechanics of creating electrical energy from kinetic energy.
The Eastern part of North Carolina now has an Area Specialized Commercial Horticulture Agent who provides programming and assistance to commercial ornamental nursery and greenhouse producers. Danny Lauderdale is based out of Wilson County and serves a 44 county area in Eastern North Carolina. Check out his latest article with information on the azalea leafminer.
There is still time to register for the remaining classes in our summer canning series! All classes will be held from 1:00-3:00pm in Barco at the Currituck County Center of NC Cooperative Extension. The next class being offered is on pressure canning and will be held on June 24th. The on site classes have a $15.00 registration fee and class size is limited.
Local citizens have an opportunity to apply for ownership of a new home to be built in Currituck County by Habitat for Humanity. Supported by a grant from the State Employees Credit Union, North Carolina Habitat for Humanity plans to build one house in each of the state's 100 counties.
The application period for Currituck County will be from June 6 to June 20, 2016.
