City of Jackson, TN in the amount of $25,000. The grant will provide training and employment for youth with disabilities in the Workforce Investments’ Summer Employment Program.

WIA Disabilities Program Navigator and Vice Mayor of Jackson, Harvey Buchanan states, “the worksite will be Jackson Central Merry High School and youth with disabilities will be provided the opportunity to learn and enhance their Soft Skills Training and Workforce Skills with Job Coach Assistance. The City of Jackson is proud to be able to assist youth in training and employment enhancements.” Summer employment began June 2011.