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Young people in Denver who work at least 100 hours this summer can earn a $250 bonus

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DENVER — The City of Denver is accepting applications for the mayor's YouthWorks program, which allows young people who work at least 100 hours this summer to earn a $250 bonus.

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What happened

DENVER — The City of Denver is accepting applications for the mayor's YouthWorks program, which allows young people who work at least 100 hours this summer to earn a $250 bonus.

Why it matters

Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 21, have a job or job offer, and work 100+ hours between March 1 and Aug.

Common ground

“We know that about 75% of young people's lives and learning happens outside of the school day, so we really need to make sure that we have lots of opportunities for kids, especially during the summer, when there aren't school programs,” Jess Ridgway,…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The city also partners with community organizations to provide other activities.”
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A web search result quotes Jess Ridgway confirming the existence of community partners that offer programs for kids.
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web search NEUTRAL — Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Las Vegas. It is the 2nd most populous city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, with 317,610 residents as of the…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henderson,_Nevada
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web search NEUTRAL — Henderson, NV is a quieter place to stay than the massive metro next door, but is still close to everything you want out of your Las Vegas vacation. The City of Henderson offers easy access to Hoover …
https://travelnevada.com/cities/henderson/
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web search NEUTRAL — For years, Boulder Highway has been one of the deadliest roadways in Nevada, with poor lighting contributing to dangerous conditions. Improving safety is a top priority of the project, and the new lig…
https://www.facebook.com/cityofhenderson/
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Claim 2: “Applications for YouthWorks must be submitted by Monday, July 6.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific application deadline of July 6.
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Claim 3: “the city also has an online job board with openings for lifeguards, camp staff and more”
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Web search results from the City and County of Denver confirm a job board (Workday) and specifically highlight hiring for lifeguards through the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lifeguard Training & Hiring Make a splash and earn some cash! The City and County of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking year-round Lifeguards to work at indoor pools across a…
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Of…
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web search NEUTRAL — To kick off your career search with the City and County of Denver, start by creating an account in Workday. When you apply for a position, your resume, work experience, education and skills will be sa…
https://denver.prelive.opencities.com/Government/Agencies-De…
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web search NEUTRAL — The City and County of Denver welcomes you to explore job opportunities through our Workday system. To stay updated on new job openings and receive personalized alerts, you will need to create a Workd…
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Of…
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Claim 4: “Jess Ridgway, executive director of Denver’s Office of Children's Affairs”
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The official City and County of Denver 'Contact Us' page lists Jess Ridgway as the Executive Director of the Office of Children's Affairs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films released in 2025. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on release dates, production companies, directors, an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_2025
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright (born Marie Jana Körbelová; May 15, 1937 – March 23, 2022) was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 64th United States secretary of state under…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Floor is an American game show based on the Dutch game show of the same name. The series is hosted by Rob Lowe and premiered on January 2, 2024, on Fox. Standing in separate LED squares of a floor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Floor_(American_game_show)
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Claim 5: “We have community partners ... like the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, Girls Inc., Scholars Unlimited, that offer really robust full-day programs for kids all day long”
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A web search result contains a direct quote from Jess Ridgway listing the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Girls Inc., and Scholars Unlimited as community partners providing full-day programs.
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web search NEUTRAL — YMCA, sometimes regionally called the Y, is a worldwide youth organization based in Vernier, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 64 million beneficiaries in 120 countries. It has nearly 90,0…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YMCA
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web search NEUTRAL — “We have community partners ... like the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, Girls Inc., Scholars Unlimited, that offer really robust full-day programs for kids all day long," Ridgway said. "And then we al…
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/young-people-in-denv…
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web search NEUTRAL — The York YMCA Girls Volleyball Club is part of the Keystone Region Volleyball Association (KRVA), the USAV, and is in its 13th season.It is the mission of the YMCA of the Roses to put Christian princi…
https://www.rosesymca.org/programs/91/york-girls-club-volley…
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Claim 6: “which allows young people who work at least 100 hours this summer to earn a $250 bonus”
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Multiple web search results confirm that youth who work at least 100 hours can earn a bonus, with one source specifically mentioning the 100-hour requirement for a bonus.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anglican Youthworks is an Australian Christian not-for-profit organisation based in Sydney. Youthworks oversees three divisions, each of which contributes to the organisation's mission: to support the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Youthworks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1983.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 100 (pronounced "The Hundred" ) is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama television series that premiered on March 19, 2014, on the CW network, and ended on September 30, 2020. Develo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_100_(TV_series)
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Claim 7: “The city is also recruiting teens to serve as youth commissioners.”
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Claim 8: “have a job or job offer, and work 100+ hours between March 1 and Aug. 14”
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Web search results explicitly state the requirements: having a job or job offer and working 100+ hours between March 1 and August 14.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — August Wilson (né Frederick August Kittel Jr.; April 27, 1945 – October 2, 2005) was an American playwright. He has been referred to as the "theater's poet of Black America". He is best known for a se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Wilson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (commonly known as the March on Washington or the Great March on Washington) was held in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. The purpose of the march was…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pierre-Auguste Renoir (; French: [pjɛʁ oɡyst ʁənwaʁ]; 25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919) was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. It has been said …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre-Auguste_Renoir
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Claim 9: “The City of Denver is accepting applications for the mayor's YouthWorks program”
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Web search results explicitly mention the Denver YouthWorks program and the availability of summer opportunities for youth, confirming the program's existence and active status.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Blue Mustang (colloquially known as Blucifer) is a cast-fiberglass sculpture of a mustang located at Denver International Airport (DEN), standing on its two back legs, colored bright blue with illumin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Denver ( DEN-vər) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Denver, Colorado, United States, from its founding in 1858 to the present.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Denver
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Claim 10: “The summer months have historically been a time when cities across Colorado see an increase in crimes involving teens.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the historical trend of teen crime in Colorado during summer months.
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Claim 11: “Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 21”
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A web search result explicitly states that applicants for the program must be between the ages of 14 and 21.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anglican Youthworks is an Australian Christian not-for-profit organisation based in Sydney. Youthworks oversees three divisions, each of which contributes to the organisation's mission: to support the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Youthworks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sonic Youth was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1981. Founding members Kim Gordon (bass, vocals, guitar), Thurston Moore (lead guitar, vocals) and Lee Ranaldo (rhythm guitar, vocals) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Youth
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tilth Alliance Youth Garden Works, formerly known as Seattle Youth Garden Works, is a non-profit organization in Seattle, Washington, United States. It works with homeless and under-served youth. SYGW…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilth_Alliance_Youth_Garden_Wo…
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