Cake Boss expands operations

Buddy Valastro "Cake Boss" gave developers a tour of the Lackawanna Center in Jersey City on July 9, 2012. Michael Dempsey/The Jersey Journal

Today Jersey City residents age 15-21 have the opportunity to take part in free enrichment workshops.

According to a press release, Saturday Jump Start Sessions will offer workshops including a Carlo's Bakery Tour, a Digital Literacy Workshop in partnership with Saint Peter’s University, and a Resume-Writing and Career Exploration Workshop in partnership the Jersey City Public Schools and JobsyWobsy.

“The Jersey City Summer Works Program’s serves as an outlet for young adults to participate in a fun and educational program,” said Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop in a press release. “As we continue to further our partnerships with local businesses and institutions, we are able to reach our goal to help Jersey City youth jump start their careers and plan for a higher education.”

Additional information on the workshops, including registration information, is available at www.jerseycitysummerworks.org.