Westland, MI - Mayor William R. Wild, the Westland Chamber of Commerce, the Wayne-Westland Community School District, Fifth Third Bank, and Westland Youth Assistance Program have all come together this year to match individuals between the ages of 16-18 who are Westland residents or are students in the Wayne-Westland School District with employment opportunities for a minimum of 6 weeks during the summer.  As part of the program, you will be required to work a minimum of 16 hours per week making at least minimum wage and will be challenged to set personal and financial goals.  Those who successfully complete the program requirements, and attend the program's celebration dinner, will be entered in a drawing to win an iPad, courtesy of Fifth Third Bank. 

Students that are accepted into the program will be required to attend a "Dress for Success" event on May 14,2014 at the Vo-tech Center at 6:00 pm to learn about interviewing etiquette and attire.   Students will also be required to attend a Career Fair at the Friendship Center on May 19, 2014 at 6:30 pm where you will interview with potential employers.  If hired, you will be participating in a Financial Literacy training presented by Fifth Third Bank.

To obtain an application, please visit the Westland Youth Assistance office at 36701 Ford Road Westland, 48185 or download the application from the City of Westland's website at www.cityofwestland.com.

Applications are due by Friday, April 30, 2014.  Should you have any further questions, please contact your school office or call Westland Youth Assistance at (734) 467-7904.