Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program

For more information, contact

Cathey Ector, Youth Services Coordinator

Community Services Department

996-6100, cathey.ector@raleighnc.gov

 

Interviews Start March 5 For Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program

Teens interested in summer jobs with the City of Raleigh will be able to take part in interviews and submit applications March 5-29.

The Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program is open to teens ages 15-18. Those selected will work 20 to 30 hours a week as office staff, light laborers, staff assistants, and recreation counselors. The program runs from June 17 to Aug. 16, and pay is $7.25 an hour.

The program provides not only work experience but also life skills training and mentoring by local lawyers and law enforcement officers. Teens in the program attend workshops on topics such as employment readiness, communication, budgeting, decision-making and conflict resolution.

To be eligible, a teen must live in the City of Raleigh and be at least 15 and no older than 18 as of May 31, 2013. To prove age and residency, applicants must submit a clear photocopy of a North Carolina driver’s license, learner’s permit or NC state identification card. (Copiers will not be available at the interview sites.) Documentation must be provided at the time of interview. Temporary driving certificates, state identification cards receipts, and school identification cards will not be accepted.

Applicants will be required to complete their application and interview during the same session. Names and contact information for three references are mandatory.

All interview and application sessions will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the following locations and dates:

 

Tuesday, March 5                   Millbrook Exchange Park                    1905 Spring Forest Rd

 

Thursday, March 7                  Biltmore Hills Community Center      2615 Fitzgerald Dr

 

Monday, March 11                 Lake Lynn Community Center            7713-55 Leadmine Rd

 

Wednesday, March 13            Marsh Creek Community Center       3050 New Hope Rd

 

Friday, March 15                    Roberts Park Community Center        1300 East Martin St.

 

Tuesday, March 19                 Chavis Community Center                  505 MLK Jr. Blvd.

 

Thursday, March 21                Tarboro Road Community Center      121 Tarboro Rd

 

Monday, March 25                 Worthdale Community Center           1001 Cooper Rd

 

Wednesday, March 27            Lions Park Community Center            516 Dennis Ave.

 

Friday, March 29                    Method Pioneer Building                    514 Method Road

 

 The Community Services Department administers the Raleigh Summer Youth Program. For more information, contact Youth Services Coordinator Cathey Ector at 996-6100 or Cathey.ector@raleigh.nc.gov. Information also is available at www.raleighnc.gov. (Search “Summer Youth Employment.”)