Planning and preparation for RDA's annual Summer Youth Employment program is underway.

The program places high school-age youth (ages 14-16) in a job at a local business for 6-8 weeks during the summer. Each youth is required to attend employment skills training sessions at the beginning of the summer. The youth are paid minimum wage through an RDA-administered grant from the Board of Public Utilities.

Youth who would like to apply for the program may contact the RDA office: (913) 677-5097. Applications must be returned to the RDA office by May 15.

RDA is also looking for Rosedale businesses that are interested in hosting and supervising a youth for the summer. The program is a great way for businesses to gain some extra help for the summer at no extra cost (since RDA pays the youth). Participating businesses are simply responsible for supervising the youth throughout their term of employment. RDA will take care of any disciplinary actions, should they be necessary.

Interested businesses should contact the RDA office as soon as possible: (913) 677-5097.