Apply for Summer Employment Opportunities

Mayor Lovely A. Warren and the City of Rochester, Monroe County and RochesterWorks! invite youth between the ages of 14 and 20 to apply for the City’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and RochesterWorks! Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

These two programs provide summer-long career exploration and paid employment opportunities for youth who are currently enrolled in middle or high school, or who are actively pursuing their high school equivalency diploma. Youth who participate in SOOP/SYEP learn skills that make them more attractive to employers and more successful in school.

“Real world experience is key to establishing a rewarding career,” said Mayor Warren. “The Summer of Opportunity and Summer Youth Employment programs allow young job seekers to gain the skills needed to be successful in a competitive job market. Maintaining a strong workforce is key to our efforts to create more jobs, which leads to safer, more vibrant neighborhoods and better educational opportunities for our residents.”

Interested youth may apply online for both programs beginning Sun., March 1 through Thurs., March 26 at 11:59 p.m. In addition to the online application, applicants must submit a copy of their Social Security card, work permit, most recent report card and photo ID.  A printed application signature report page must also be signed by a parent or guardian and submitted.

Supporting documentation will be accepted at Adams Community Center, 85 Adams St., beginning March 16 through March 27.  Documents will only be accepted from 4 – 7 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Following completion of program requirements, applicants will have the opportunity to interview for paid summer jobs. Past participating employers have included the City of Rochester, community based organizations, area colleges and local businesses.

Selection for both programs is competitive and not every applicant is guaranteed a job. Successful applicants will also be placed in career support programs where they will receive additional training as part of their summer employment.

For more information, or to apply for SOOP or SYEP, please visit www.summeryouthemployment.org.

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