Jobs for teens can pay off for bosses
Linn County employers who hire first-time employees ages 14 to 19 this summer, can qualify for a $4 per hour stipend provided by a Youth Wage Grant.
The program, in its 16th year, is supported by Video Lottery funds designated for economic development and was initiated by the Linn County Board of Commissioners.
To qualify, businesses must hire eligible employees between May 1 and Sept. 30. The…