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ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program Supports Dallas Nonprofits and College Students

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The ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program, now in its 10th year, has announced the selection of 75 Dallas-area nonprofit organizations to participate in the program. Funded by ExxonMobil and administered by the Volunteer Center of Dallas, the program provides full-time college students with eight-week paid internships to assist the selected organizations and gain experience in a wide range of nonprofit organizations. This year, ExxonMobil will provide grants totaling over $175,000 for interns' salaries and Volunteer Center expenses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program has been in operation for 10 years, supporting over 225 nonprofit agencies in Dallas County.
  • The program provides full-time college students with eight-week paid internships to assist the selected organizations and gain experience in a wide range of nonprofit organizations.
  • ExxonMobil will provide grants totaling over $175,000 for interns' salaries and Volunteer Center expenses.
  • The program offers training to organizations in recruiting and selecting interns and provides assistance in organizing their summer internships.
  • Since its inception in 1971, the program has supported over 720 college students in Dallas internships through the Community Summer Jobs Program.
  • ExxonMobil has provided over $1.5 million in grants to support the program since moving its headquarters to Irving in 1990.

Statistics:

  • 75 nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in the program.
  • ExxonMobil will provide grants totaling over $175,000 for interns' salaries and Volunteer Center expenses.
  • Over 225 agencies in Dallas County have been supported by the program since its inception.
  • Over 720 college students have participated in Dallas internships through the Community Summer Jobs Program.
  • ExxonMobil has provided over $1.5 million in grants to support the program since moving its headquarters to Irving in 1990.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "ExxonMobil Commits $175,000 to Support Dallas Nonprofits through Community Summer Jobs Program"
  • ExxonMobil press release, "ExxonMobil Announces 75 Dallas-Area Nonprofits Selected to Participate in Community Summer Jobs Program"
  • Volunteer Center of Dallas, "ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program"

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