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Registration for the Follow Me Into Business® Summer Jobs Program hosted by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce (“JMCAACC”) begins Monday March 15, 2021, the start of Spring Break. Young people, ages of 12 and 18 living in Jackson and Madison County, are eligible to participate in the program which meets during June and July.
During Spring Break, March 15th through 19th, parents can pick up an application packet at the African American Chamber office between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. located at 351-C North Royal Street. Applications are also available for download from the Chamber’s website (www.jmcaacc.org/youth.html). Space is limited. For consideration, the application must be returned no later than 12 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021.
The Follow Me Into Business program offers free business training along with shadowing and mentoring opportunities for ages 12-15 as well as some paid summer jobs for ages 16-18. Program orientation will be held in May. Program Coordinators are Don McCorry, Finance Director JMCAACC and Ella Watkins, Sisters with Aspiring Goals (S.W.A.G.). For more information, call 731-424-2030 or 731-506.8219. Emails can be sent to jacksonmcaacc@gmail.com .
Founded in 2002, the Follow Me Into Business® youth development and job readiness program is designed to train middle and high school students for success in the business world. Since it began nearly 800 young people have participated.
The 2021 summer program runs from June 3 through July 23. Meetings are held at the Huntspon Business Complex, 357 North Royal in East Jackson. There will be a closing awards ceremony for participants and their immediate family members.
