Young Artists at Work (YAAW) uses the arts to create summer jobs for economically disadvantaged students. Every summer, 75 youth are apprenticed to established artists to study a craft while creating public art for the city, fulfilling art commissions and participating in community workshops. Professional artists and college arts instructors oversee the program and serve as mentors to youth. Participants must be in school to apply. During 30-hour workweeks, the participants learn about job responsibility and what is required to be a working artist. Activities have included painting park benches; designing and painting a mural downtown; developing five murals for installation at Boys and Girls Clubs; and attending workshops in music, drama, metalsmithing, jewelry making and black-and-white photography. In addition, YAAW works with local schools, social service agencies and museums to enhance their buildings with artworks.