Spread the Word: Summer Youth Employment Opportunities ($15+/Hr!)

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Neighborhood Engagement Office
Youth Program Flyer

 

The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program provides quality summer experiences that build a pipeline to career opportunities for local youth ages 13-24. The focus of the summer employment program is to expose participants to careers of interest with the intention of creating a career ready workforce. Youth will earn while they gain experience to define their career goals.

 

Registration Open NOW!

Ages 13-15: Click Here

Ages 16-24: Click Here

 

Through deliberate program design, cross-sector collaborations and strategic incentives, the 2023 City of New Orleans Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program will host three distinct programs:

Traditional ($15.00/hr)

Youth will be engaged in a friendly work environment to learn about the responsibilities of work.

  • Ages: 16-24
  • 2023 Dates: June 5th – July 14th

Junior Camp Counselors – (Ages 18-24) Youth who are interested in working as Summer Camp Counselors at various New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) camp facilities.

Summer Success– (Ages 14-17) Youth who are disconnected from employment or school will participate in a work readiness program.

Intern NOLA ($16.27/hr)

College students are provided with opportunities that are closely aligned with their program of study and academic major. Interns are expected to perform at a higher level to complete projects without direct supervision. Applicants must pass a drug test, submit resume and interview for consideration to this program.

  • Ages: 18-24
  • 2023 Dates: June 5th – July 28th

Work & Learn ($15.00/hr)

Youth will be provided with fundamental support to prepare for college entrance through the University of New Orleans Upward Bound Program. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.

  • Ages: 16-24
  • 2023 Dates: June 5th – July 14th

NORD Teen Career Camps

The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD) offers NORD Teen Career Camps allowing teens to gain valuable experience and explore careers. Breakfast, lunch, and field trips are provided. Participants earn a stipend of $75 per week over a six-week period.

For more information about NORD Teen Career Camps visit: https://www.nolacypb.org/mayors-2020-summer-youth-employment-opportunities/

  • Ages: 13-15
  • 2023 Dates: June 5th-July 14th
  • Note: July 4th is a non-paid holiday for all programs.