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Livermore Public Library California - Accepting Applications for Teen Academy 04 February 2024 ( news )
Livermore Public Library , state California ( By Press Release office)
Feb 04,2024
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The Livermore Public Library , along with the City of Livermore , is offering the opportunity for local teens to take part in the annual Livermore Teen Academy . The Livermore Teen Academy ( Academy ) is a three - week summer program that includes a series of interactive workshops and a short internship with the City of Livermore . Workshops will include topics such as personal finance and job searching skills , as well as information about local government and becoming an engaged and informed citizen . The Academy will also include an internship totaling 24 - hours with a City of Livermore department . Internships will be assigned , taking into account the interests and skills of the participants . Internship time during the Academy will be paid at $15 . 50 an hour . When asked what they liked best about the program , a 2023 Academy Graduate said , “I loved learning so many new things about the local government and how many resources we have available to the public for free . I also loved making so many new friends and getting hands - on experiences with the departments . ”
This year’s Academy will run from June 10 through June 28 , Monday through Friday , from 9 a . m . to 12 p . m . The Library will host the workshop sessions at the Civic Center Library , while participants will report to their assigned internship sites on internship days .
To be eligible , participants will need to be Livermore residents and students attending High School in the Fall of 2024 . Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by the first day of the program ( June 10 , 2024 ) . The Livermore Public Library is now accepting applications through Thursday , February 29 , 2024 . Selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process . Based on the interview results , a limited number of teens will be selected to participate in the Academy . Participants from previous years are not eligible . Application materials are available on the Livermore Public Library’s website ( library . livermoreca . gov ) under “Teen” .
For additional information , please contact Nathan Brumley at ( 925 ) 373 - 5572 or
njbrumley@livermoreca . gov
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