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Gov. Deval Patrick joined local teens yesterday to announce the commonwealth surpassed its goal for youth summer jobs with over 10,000 youth employed throughout the state.

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Summer jobs programs for Hub youth employ over 10,000 kids

BOSTON. Yesterday, Gov. Deval Patrick and Mayor Thomas Menino were part of a group lauding the teamwork that enabled the state to employ more than 10,000 youth in summer jobs, surpassing a goal set in March.

Surrounded in the courtyard of the Hurley Building on Staniford Street by some of the 10,335 youngsters employed in summer jobs, Patrick pointed to an aggregate of financial assistance that took the summer jobs programs to new heights.

“Thanks to an innovative combination of state and federal recovery funds, more kids than ever have a chance to work, earn and learn this summer,” he said.

In March, Patrick committed state and federal recovery funds of $30 million over two years to enhance summer jobs programs. Over $21 million came from work force development funds provided through the federal stimulus package.

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The February MMMpod features conversation from Ozzy Osbourne. Michael Emerson from "Lost" tells us about his days enjoying punk rock in Boston. We also dig up an old interview from the late great Howard Zinn. We have a song from Delta Spirit and The Soft Pack, who tell us where they got their name.

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Summer jobs programs for Hub youth employ over 10,000 kids