Summer Youth Employment
The City of Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program promotes Raleigh’s youth by helping them develop quality Life Skills. Youth perform public service while earning money and acquiring a valuable job experience. The Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program is designed for young people between the ages of 14-21 who live in the Raleigh City limits. The program seeks to develop good work habits and to stress both education and experience as a prerequisite to a successful future.
The City of Raleigh will make 160 jobs available to program participants. Selected youth will work between 20 and 35 hours per week. Personal and career development workshops are conducted throughout the year.
When does the program begin?
Participants will begin work on Monday, June 16. However, there will be some training dates during Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12.
How long does it last? The last day of work will be Friday, August 15. Friday, July 4 is a non-paid holiday. Participants are expected to work the full nine weeks.
When and how much will I be paid? Participants are paid $6.15 for each hour worked. Paychecks are distributed at the work site on a bi-weekly schedule.
Who can apply to participate in the program? Persons who are 14 to 21 years old (as of May 31, 2008) and live within the Raleigh City limits may apply. (Does not mean visiting relatives during the summer and only hire one per household & family).
How do I apply? Eligible youth must complete an application and interview at one of the following locations for Summer 2008:
Monday, March 3
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Millbrook Exchange Park
Wednesday, March 5
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Biltmore Hills Community Center
Friday, March 7
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Lake Lynn Community Center
Tuesday, March 11
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Green Road Community Center
Thursday, March 13
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center
Monday, March 17
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Tarboro Road Community Center
Wednesday, March 19
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Worthdale Community Center
Monday, March 24
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Chavis Community Center
Tuesday, March 25
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Lions Park Community Center
Thursday, March 27
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Method Community Center
Applicants must have a clear photocopy of their Social Security Card and any one of the following documents:
No school identification cards are accepted. Applications are not complete and applicants will not be interviewed for employment without having met all of the above requirements.
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Outstanding Youth Employees
Youth are nominated by their supervisors and voted on by counselors.
Youth selected as the 2007 Employees of the Year are as follows:
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Antonia Carter-Hinton – Parks & Recreation – Specialized Recreation
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Marlene Eaton – Parks & Recreation – Ranoca West – Umstead Park
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Brittany Jones – Communities in Schools – Walnut Terrace/Kentwood Learning Centers
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Kurt Lintelman - Parks & Recreation – Laurel Hills Community Center
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Fa’lon Thomas – Information Technology – Office Administration
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Brandon Winston – Public Utilities – Falls of Neuse Water Plant
These youth were recognized by the City Council for their exceptional performance. Their accomplishments encourage other youth to strive for excellent service. We believe that we should take every available opportunity to reward youth for excellence.
For More Information Contact:
Linda G. Graham
Youth Services Coordinator
Community Services Department
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-831-6125
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