Youth Employment Training
Open to youth ages 14-20.Youth
Employment Training prepares high school students for employment through job-readiness boot camp. Participants receive employment
training and opportunities for subsidized, year round job placement, and
graduate with a portfolio, resulting in increased employability.
The Summer of
Opportunity Program (SOOP) is an employment and training program for youth ages
14-20 and who are still in middle/high school. The program is
designed to provide training and employment opportunities to youth
while making a direct connection to success in school.
Summary of Activities
After an application is submitted, youth attend the following sessions:
Parent Orientation: Bureau of Employment Skills Training and Youth Services provides parent support and family development as a core component of its offerings. SOOP seeks to involve and inform parents as partners in their children's development. One-hour parent orientations provide necessary information that help youth be successful in the process, and also provide question and answer opportunities.
Interviews: Students who complete all requirements will have an opportunity to competitively interview for appropriate summer employment opportunities.
Employment: Youth employees earn hands-on training and work experience during a 6-8 week summer employment opportunity with area employers.
How to apply to be a Youth Participant in Summer of Opportunity
To apply visit: www.summeryouthemployment.org
Process information for 14 and 15 years of age
Process information for 16 years of age and older
For more information
Call 585-428-6366 or visit www.summeryouthemployment.org
See Facts and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).