Statesboro’s 2024 Youth Connect Summer Program for High School Students

The City of Statesboro will again be having a 5-week summer program this year for high school students in the community. The Statesboro Youth Connect Summer Program will focus on concepts of education, employment, civic responsibility, leadership, and diversity. The program is set to begin on May 29, 2024.

The city says the students will learn valuable skills contributing to the their chosen career path and their personal development, while interacting with government leaders, community leaders, and other individuals. Students will spend 30 hours each week total in the program, earning $7.25 per hour.

The content covered will include:

• Fundamentals of City Government
• Life Skills, Soft Skills, and Employability Skills
• Career Exploration
• Civic Engagement
• Leadership
• Diversity

To be eligible for the program, individuals must be enrolled in high school (10th – 12th grade during August 2024) and live in Bulloch County. The deadline to apply is March 24 and the application can be found HERE or by scanning the code on the flyer below.

Contact Dr. LaSara Mitchell – Program Coordinator, Statesboro Village Builders for any questions at 912-212-2378 or email lasara.mitchell@statesboroga.gov