Mayor Allen Joines announced on May 14 that the City of Winston-Salem will hold a community meeting about summer job and camp opportunities for local youth. The informational session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Virginia K. Newell Room at Salem Lake, located at 815 Salem Lake Road.
The initiative responds to feedback from recent youth summits and surveys, where young people identified working and earning money as their main priority during the summer months. City officials said they aim to connect teenagers with employment opportunities while also providing information about available summer camps.
Joines is inviting local businesses interested in hiring youth ages 16–18 for part-time work in June and July to attend the meeting. Summer camp providers are also encouraged to participate by sharing details about programs for children ages 11–15. “The City will also announce a significant investment in youth opportunities at the community meeting outlined below,” according to city officials.
City leaders including Council Member Annette Scippio, Police Chief William Penn Jr., City Manager Patrick Pate, and former District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield—who is coordinating community engagement efforts—will be present at the event. Officials plan to outline how businesses can support youth employment and help expand access to summer camps.
The City of Winston-Salem supports economic development by aiding businesses, jobs, and minority enterprises while fostering community growth, according to the official website. The municipal government provides public services within its boundaries in North Carolina under a council-manager system with eight council members representing wards and a mayor elected citywide; it oversees infrastructure such as water treatment plants capable of processing up to 91 million gallons daily.
Officials encourage anyone seeking more information about these initiatives or interested in participating as an employer or program provider to contact the Mayor’s Office.
