Using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Lincoln County Family Connection will sponsor a summer youth employment program.

To qualify for the initiative, an individual must:

.. Be 18 to 24 years of age.

.. Live in Lincoln County.

.. Have a high school diploma or GED as of May 31.

During the nine-week program, local youth will have the opportunity to receive a certificate in customer service or carpentry, while earning a paycheck at the same time. The classes will be held at LCHS.

Applicants and their legal guardians are asked drop by The Lincoln Center on Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. to register for the program. Proof of household income, a birth certificate, and a Social Security card are required.

Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, contact the Family Connection office at 706- 359-5769.