Oneida County Launches 2026 Youth Jobs Program for 450 Teens, Adding AI Literacy Class
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Updated · Rome Sentinel · Jun 29
Oneida County Launches 2026 Youth Jobs Program for 450 Teens, Adding AI Literacy Class
3 articles · Updated · Rome Sentinel · Jun 29
Summary
450 income-eligible youth ages 14 to 18 gathered at Mohawk Valley Community College on June 29 as Oneida County formally kicked off its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program.
The state-funded program places teens at worksites across the county—including parks, recreation centers, schools and community agencies—for summer jobs tied to work-readiness training.
MVCC is adding an artificial intelligence literacy class this year, aimed at teaching participants the benefits, risks and practical use of AI.
County Executive Anthony Picente and local leaders used the launch to urge teens to network, show up on time, manage their paychecks wisely and treat the jobs as a path to future careers.