Central Perk: What was your first summer job?

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What was your first summer job?

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

What was your first summer job?

Yesterday Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced nearly 300,000 new jobs and employment opportunities geared towards low-income youth 16-24, and launched the Summer Jobs+ Bank, an online job search tool to help aid the summer job hunt.

Check out these videos of senior Administration officials and late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon sharing their stories from their first jobs:

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

My First Job: Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis
For Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, connecting young people with summer employment opportunities that provide critical skills and experience isn't just part of her job--it's personal. The Summer Jobs+ initiative will help youth find paid jobs, internships, training programs and other experiences in their communities through one easy online tool.

Innovative Summer Jobs+ Apps Announced
Recently we launched the first-ever White House Code Sprint, challenging app developers to build job search apps using the opportunities found in the Summer Jobs+ Bank. Check out some of the most innovative apps submitted by developers across the country.

Building on Efficiency
Two administration-led, industry-driven efforts are putting Americans to work making buildings more efficient and helping households and businesses control their energy bills.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

12:30 PM: The President and Vice President meet for lunch

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney