The Treasure Coast’s workforce board is looking for local companies willing hire young workers this summer — for free.

Workforce Solutions wants to find 200 short-term jobs for 16- to 24-year-olds in the area. Businesses don’t have to cover the wages. Workforce Solutions plans to use federal stimulus money to pay $8 an hour, plus worker’s compensation.

The program is open to private, non-profit and public companies willing to provide meaningful work experiences and training opportunities for participants.

The jobs are 32 hours a week for six to 10 weeks. A youth job coach will be assigned to each company to monitor the progress of participants and handle payroll. All participants will attend a two-week work readiness training program.

For more information, visit www.yourworkforcesolutions.com.

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