Kwante Feliciano is installing and adjusting gears on used bikes donated to the program and later sold. This unique program is an actual small business run by youth employment program participants placed at the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 140 Woodland Street, Hartford.

These youth are in on the "A-Z" of running the small business. Their team work here is producing another bargain for those stopping by the tent in the lot at 140 Woodland Street $25 - $50 will get you a solid and safe bike.

According to George Precour, her supervisor, Veronica Vioude (right) is a great find you will discover among the gems at the Penny Saver Thrift Shop. Since she was placed under his watchful eye, Mr. Precourt speaks highly of Veronica's can-do spirit and customer-focus. Kudo's to Veronica and George for being fine additions to this year's Program. Also pictured is Nicole Fortier (left), visting from the Urban League of Greater Hartford.

Veronica Vioude, placed at the shop by the Urban League of Greater Hartford, pauses for a second to cooperate with the photographer.

This group was led by George Philliber, Philliber Research Associates, who was retained by The City of Hartford Office for Youth Services. These participants are codifying research categories and questions to be used by them in the field with over a 1,000 Hartford youth. The research results will inform public policy experts and social agency leaders on Hartford youths' career assets, aspirations and key concerns.

Safety counts as much as service for this participant placed at this very busy and demanding location. It's evident he's fairly well on top of it.

At Stop and Shop, you are often in front of the public, busily performing rotating roles along with your youth employment program co-workers at this location.

At TJ Maxx in Manchester, the ever-busy and thoroughly-driven store manager, Christina Noyes, enthusiastically welcomed dozens of youth for the 2010 Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program -- at the same time she and her team are plunged in a store-wide re-modeling effort where the doors will stay open! Ms. Noyes reasoned the youth would get a memorable immersion in the rigors, front-to-back, of the retail trade. The youth are supporting sales and remodeling activities. Kudos to all for the extra effort!

A panel of UCONN Law Students awarded the “Blue Team” (celebrating victory above) the leading Defense Team honor during this year's mock trial at Law and Government Academy at the Hartford Public High School. This summer program's "Career Competencies" training mixed with an immersive learning activity is preparing these youth to play to win.

A panel of UCONN Law Students awarded the “Salmon Team” (pictured above) the leading Prosecution Team honor during this year's mock trial at Law and Government Academy at the Hartford Public High School. This summer program's "Career Competencies" training combined with an immersive learning activity is preparing these youth to play to win.

Conducting the program at the State Legislative Office Building just steps away from her office, Deputy Speaker Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey (bottom row-center), plus Johnson Stewart Community Center's Ms. Brandi Hall (bottom row-right), daily lead the Johnson Stewart Community Center's "Dream Team" program. The program participants enjoy an impactful environment for self-discovery and for developing career seeking skills. Many thanks for the efforts of all.

She's learning and earning while at the State Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

Busy in the computer lab, these youth are rotated through a series of career exploration activities, which the day before included a visit and training by EMT teams.

Busy in the computer lab.

Some at ShopRite say Omar Montanez always comes to work appearing ready for the cover of GQ. We agree. Just seconds before this photo, Omar was out clearing the lot of carriages at the height of the Friday shopping rush.

Busy on a Friday near 5:00 o'clock! This young man could only give the photographer a second. Pictured here are Yvonne Matthews, Urban League of Greater Hartford, and one of her many charges for the summer, Omar Montanez.