News ReleaseCity of Long Beach Public Information Office
333 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

11/2/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE #CM: 110209
Subject :

2009 Youth Workforce Development Magazine Now Available
Contact :Kathy Parsons, Communications Officer    562.570.3654
    Kathy_Parsons@longbeach.gov
The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network's Youth Opportunity Center is excited to announce the availability of the 2009 Youth Workforce Development Magazine, a labor market publication designed for 14-24 year-olds by young adults. 

"This publication is really at the heart of the work of the Youth Opportunity Center.  This labor market magazine was created by youth for youth," said Bryan Rogers, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board.  “Through articles, poetry, artwork, and cartoons, the magazine talks about the labor market, work-readiness skills and career sectors that have future potential in the Greater Long Beach area.”

More than 15,000 magazines will be distributed area-wide at no charge. Youth can look for the magazine at local libraries, community centers and other youth organizations, or online at www.HireAYouth.com.

In partnering with the Network, Change Agent Productions, a social enterprise program comprised of professional media artists who work with inner-city youth to carry out graphic designs and other marketing programs for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Downtown Community Development Branch, created a real publication for a real client.

“It was a very exciting hands-on opportunity. Using their creative skills, our youth also learned practical skills, such as photography, reporting, writing, editing, lay-out and design – all on deadline,” said Bob Cabeza, the Branch Executive Director.

Non-profit or public sector agencies working with youth can order free copies.  To order, simply go to www.HireAYouth.com.

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