Sumter leader encourages more businesses to take part in youth employment programs
Lefford Fate says collaboration could lead to programs’ expansion as city council members discuss youth opportunities, local development
BY KYLE CORDELL
kylie@theitem.com
kylie@theitem.com
Posted 6/6/26
As Sumter continues to experience job growth, city council members raised questions during their June 2 meeting about whether local students are prepared to enter the workforce.
"A lot of the problems with children that can't get jobs is they …
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