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The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) helps youth ages 14-18 find entry level summer jobs at community-based organizations, government agencies, corporations, law firms, and health care facilities. During their eight weeks of employment (June 14 – August 6), youth will earn $7.30/hour for 15 hours/week. |
The SYEP provides youth with far more than a summer income. After an assessment of interests and abilities, CAA helps each youth create an individualized career development plan outlining personal career ambitions and the steps necessary to achieve them.
Youth also gain the skills they need to accomplish their career goals through a series of weekly trainings. The program provides guidance and education on topics such as: interviewing, creating a resume, developing interpersonal skills, and financial management.
SYEP participants are between 14-18 years of age (youth with disabilities are eligible up to age 21) who are City of Cincinnati residents, in school, and within the income requirements.
Applications will be available Monday through Friday at the Community Action Agency from April 28 - May 6 during the following hours:
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Applications will also be available at:
Community Action Agency
Saturday, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Mayor Mallory's Youth Jobs
& Opportunities Fair
Tuesday, April 27 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
at the Duke Energy Center |
Completed applications are due to CAA by Thursday, May 6.
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Many SYEP youth take part in one of the following programs, which each have a special focus:
Cincinnati State Entrepreneurial and Financial Training Program
Cincinnati State's Entrepreneurial and Financial Training program where youth learn the fundamentals of the free enterprise system.
Connect2Success (C2S)
Youth ages 17 and 18 choose among 6 career fields and work and train with an employer that provides exposure to that career path. In addition to employment and job training, C2S participants also receive life coaching. Connect2Success is administered by the nonprofit organization Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates.
Council for Opportunity in Education Program
Hughes High School freshmen who failed either math or science or both participate in the Hughes Retention Program. In addition to employment and job training, students receive academic instruction in math and/or science. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive credit for their math and/or science class and are back in good academic standing to start their sophomore year.
Project Grad
In addition to employment and job training, Project Grad students receive academic enrichment from Cincinnati State professors and perform 15 hours of community service projects. The program is administered by Cincinnati Public Schools
WATCH
Youth with an identified disability (IEP students) are prepared for employment and independent living by providing summer employment, job training, and support for their disability. WATCH is administered by Cincinnati Public Schools.
For more information on the Summer Youth Employment Program, download the 2010 SYEP flyer or contact Youth Services by email or by phone at 513.569.1840 x 2562.
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