Escambia County Youth Employment Program Underway

The Escambia County Youth Employment Program is underway. Program participants ages 16-24 began work Monday, June 8 and have the opportunity to work up to 30 hours a week at $8.56 per hour, with positions available in various county departments along with the Tax Collector's Office and Supervisor of Elections Office.

This summer, 95 youth are participating in the program, working in county departments including Public Works, Public Safety, Escambia County Area Transit, West Florida Public Libraries and more. 

"This program provides such a great opportunity for the young people in our community to get real world, hands-on job experience," District 3 Commissioner Lumon May said. "Escambia County is truly invested in the success of our youth and I'm proud to watch this program continue to grow each year."

Participants will also receive job readiness training prior to job placement as well as post-employment briefings.

Watch a short video of Commissioner Lumon May and Youth Employment Program workers Mischel Johnson and Edward Lewis here. 

Learn more about the next Youth Employment Program application period here or by calling 850-595-1620.


Mischel Johnson, a Youth Employment Program worker in the Community and Media Relations Department, assists during a filming of District 3 Commissioner Lumon May 


Youth Employment Program workers Edward Lewis and Calvin McCreary assist with a stormwater pipe inspection for the Engineering Department


Youth Employment Program worker Ayonna Matthews assists with a Facilities Management Department pressure washing project