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.