Local business to help raise money for City’s comprehensive youth summer jobs program
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (October 6, 2016) –This week Project Indy, Indianapolis’ first comprehensive youth summer jobs program, announced a partnership with local t-shirt designer and vendor The Shop Indy, to produce a limited edition City of Indianapolis t-shirt, which will help raise money for the 2017 jobs initiative.
“Project Indy seeks to better the future of our city, by providing at-risk youth job training and employment opportunities during the summer months,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Our partnership with The Shop Indy allows the community to show their support for this invaluable community program while also shopping local and celebrating their Circle City pride.”
Project Indy works to convene resources from across the private and non-profit sectors to provide job training, internships, and employment opportunities. Beginning in the summer of 2016, over 1,000 teens were employed with the program, with the initiative expected to grow over the coming years.
Growing Project Indy to serve more Indianapolis youth remains a priority for Mayor Hogsett. Under the leadership of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee and EmployIndy, Project Indy has already begun planning for next summer by seeking to expand private sector engagement, increase opportunities for youth skills development, grow outreach efforts for underserved populations and nurture connections between existing
programs and local enterprises.
The Shop Indy is located in Broad Ripple at 920 Broad Ripple Ave. To order a limited edition Project Indy t-shirt, visit: http://theshopindy.com/.
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Contact:
Taylor Schaffer
Communications Director
Office of Mayor Joe Hogsett – City of Indianapolis
taylor.schaffer@indy.gov
P: (317) 327-2793 C: (317) 694-0463