Federal Stimulus Funds

Helps Minnesota Valley Action Council

Hire 384 Young Workers

CLICK HERE to see a video on the positive work of MNVAC's 2009 ARRA Summer Youth Program.  This format could be used by other CAAs to portray the strengths of ARRA efforts related to jobs and employment.

In a 9-county area, federal stimulus funds helped the Minnesota Valley Action Council more than double the number of young workers placed in 2009 summer jobs.  A total of 218 employers hired 384 young workers, who were projected to earn a combined $610,000 from May to September according to Minnesota WIB News - October 2009 Issue.

Read how the MNVAC ARRA Summer Youth Program made a difference in the lives of youth:

•  Success Story 1
•  Success Story 2

Here are the forms used by MNVAC for 2009 youth and worksite applications:

Additional news coverage:

•  Stimulus aids young workers - Mankato Free Press
•  MCW High School Principal Receives Community Action Supporter Award - Fairmont Sentinel