News Release - Youth Invited to Apply for Summer Employment Programs

City of Rochester

News Release

(Friday, Feb. 19, 2021)– Mayor Lovely A. Warren, Monroe County and RochesterWorks! invite youth ages of 14—20 to apply for the City’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and RochesterWorks! Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

“The Summer of Opportunity and Summer Youth Employment programs provide our youth with essential, real world experience,” said Mayor Warren. “Through this experience, they can gain the skills they need to advance to successful careers in a competitive job market. Helping to build up our future generation of leaders is key to our mission of creating more jobs, which leads to safer, more vibrant neighborhoods, better educational opportunities and greater equity in the city of Rochester.”

Both programs provide 6-8 weeks of paid employment for youth currently enrolled in middle school, high school or actively pursuing their high school equivalency diploma. Youth who participate in SOOP/SYEP learn skills to prepare them for the workforce and promote school success. Selection for these programs is competitive and not every applicant is guaranteed placement in a job.

Registration for both programs takes place March 1–26 at rocsummeryouth.com. Applicants must then upload their Social Security card, work permit, a recent report card, photo ID and a signed Application Signature report to doccollect.rochesterworks.org

After successful completion of program requirements, applicants will have the opportunity to interview for paid summer jobs. Past participating employers include the City of Rochester, community-based organizations, colleges and local businesses. For more information, call (585) 428-6366.

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