City of Houston seeks to employ 20,000 youth for summer program.

The City of Houston is looking to hire 20,000 young Houstonians for summer jobs to prepare them for the workforce. The initiative, called Hire Houston Youth, is open to youth between the ages of 16 and 24 and includes jobs in the private and nonprofit sectors. The Center for Pursuit, a nonprofit that provides care and employment training services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, is also highlighted in the article.