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City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

The City of Detroit is accepting applications for its annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program. The program provides summer job opportunities for 8,000 Detroiters, ages 14-24, each year. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Dana Williams, President & CEO of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, which manages the program, and past participant Joseph Holley.

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