The media is invited to attend the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program Ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17 at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St. Youth workers will be recognized by District 3 Commissioner Lumon May, Administrator Janice Gilley and Neighborhood & Human Services staff.
The Youth Employment Program gives 16 to 24-year-olds the opportunity to get paid work experience in various county departments, including Public Works, Public Safety, Escambia County Area Transit, West Florida Public Libraries and more.
"We started this program because I believe in young people," says District 3 Commissioner Lumon May. "When we talk about economic development, I think the best thing we can do is expose young people to opportunity."
Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. For safety concerns, it is suggested that everyone attending follow the CDC recommended physical distancing guidelines and wear a mask if possible.
The Florida Department of Health Public Health Advisory recommends all individuals in Florida should wear masks in any setting where physical distancing is not possible, unless any of the following apply:
- A child is under two years of age;
- An individual has one or more medical conditions or disabilities that prevent wearing a face covering;
- An individual is obtaining a service involving the nose or face for which temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service;
- An individual works in a profession where use of a face covering will not be compatible with the duties of the profession; or
- An individual is engaged in outdoor work or recreation with appropriate social distancing in place.
- All individuals over the age of 65 and all individuals of any age with high-risk health conditions should limit personal interactions outside of the home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
- All individuals should refrain from participation in social or recreational gatherings of more than 50 people. For all gatherings of fewer than 50 people, individuals should practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of at least six feet from each other and wearing a face covering.
