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The City of Cincinnati awarded stewardship of the 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to CAA. Through the program, CAA was able to place 375 youth in entry level jobs at community-based organizations, government agencies, corporations, law firms, health care facilities, and small businesses. During their eight weeks of employment (June 15 – August 7), youth earned $7.30/hour for 15 hours/week.
The SYEP served youth 14-18 years of age (youth with disabilities were eligible up to age 21) who were City of Cincinnati residents, in school, and within the income requirements.
The SYEP provided youth with far more than a summer income. After an assessment of interests and abilities, CAA helped each youth create an individualized career development plan. This plan outlined personal career ambitions and the steps necessary to achieve them. |
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In addition, CAA also helped youth gain the skills they need to accomplish their career goals through a series of weekly trainings. The program provided guidance and education on topics such as: interviewing, creating a resume, developing interpersonal skills, and financial management. Applications were available at Mayor Mallory’s Youth Jobs & Opportunities Fair and at CAA’s main office.
Of the 375 participating in the SYEP, many youth took part in one of the following programs which each have a special focus:
Cincinnati State Entrepreneurial and Financial Training Program
Twenty-five youth participated in Cincinnati State's Entrepreneurial and Financial Training program where they learned the fundamentals of the free enterprise system.
Connect2Success (C2S)
Twenty youth ages 17 and 18 participated in the Connect2Success program, administered by the nonprofit organization Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates. These participants chose between 6 career fields and worked and trained with an employer that provided exposure to career paths in that field. In addition to employment and job training, C2S participants also received life coaching.
Council for Opportunity in Education Program
Twenty-five Hughes High School freshmen who failed either math or science or both participated in the Hughes Retention Program. In addition to employment and job training, students received academic instruction in math and/or science. Upon successful completion of the program, students received credit for their math and/or science class and are back in good academic standing to start their sophomore year.
Project Grad
Twenty-five youth participated in the Project Grad program, administered by Cincinnati Public Schools. In addition to employment and job training, students received academic enrichment from Cincinnati State professors and performed 15 hours of community service projects.
WATCH
Twenty-five youth with an identified disability (IEP students) participated in the WATCH program, administered by Cincinnati Public Schools. The program helped to prepare disabled youth for employment and independent living, by providing summer employment, job training, and support for their disability.
For more information on the Summer Youth Employment Program, contact Youth Services by email or by phone at 513.569.1840 x 1466. |
