Summer Youth Employment
The Youth Services Division provides opportunities for young people to develop their skills and prepare for future education and employment.
Summer Youth Employment Program
Through the Summer Youth Employment Program, the City hires young people, ages 14 to 18, for summer jobs that help them develop good work habits and prepare for further education and work experience. They receive training before starting their assignments as well as while they are on the job. Participants work 20 to 35 hours per week. They work in City offices, serve as camp counselors and assistants and perform light labor.
Life Skills Development
Many of the young people employed in the summer program also participate in Life Skills Development workshops throughout the year. The workshops help participants to develop leadership characteristics and other skills. They cover such topics as employment readiness, communication, budgeting, decision-making and conflict resolution. The workshops are open only to participants in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
Lunch with a Lawyer
Some Summer Youth participants take part in Lunch with a Lawyer, a partnership between the City and the Wake County Bar Association. Young people have lunch with local lawyers and often stay in touch with them throughout the year. The lawyers serve as adult mentors, providing guidance and advice to the young people as they consider their future careers.
For More Information Contact:
Linda G. Graham
Youth Services Coordinator
Community Services Department
310 West Martin Street, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-5730
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