YouthCity Employment

YouthCity Employment provides employment training and internship opportunities for young people between the ages of 14-18. Youth must reside in Salt Lake City.  Selected participants will be eligible to receive a cost of living stipend upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

To apply, fill out an application and fax, email or deliver it to:

Damian Choi

210 East 600 South

Salt Lake City Utah, 84111

Fax: (801) 535-7917

damian.choi@slcgov.com

Connections Youth Mentorship Program:

This course, developed in partnership with West High School, is designed to teach essential business, services, communication and leadership skills while preparing you for a student-lead internship in spring

Application: Adobe Acrobat Document (75 KB)

Farmers' Market Youth Apprenticeship:

The Farmers' Market Youth Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity for high school students living in Salt Lake City to learn about the business community. Over the summer, youth apprentices will learn employment skills by working directly with the Downtown Alliance to provide services at the Downtown Farmers’ Market for visitors and staff. Participants will also visit and speak with members of the business community to learn about their role in Salt Lake City.

Application: Adobe Acrobat Document (200 KB)

YouthCity Arts Apprenticeship Program:

Students in the 2009 Summer Arts Apprenticeship program will work with various groups in the community and create promotional materials during an eight week program.  June 15 – August 6, 2009.

Application: Adobe Acrobat Document (145KB)

YouthCity Summer Teacher Assistant Program:

YouthCity Summer Programs will select 10 youth apprentices to assist with YouthCity Summer Programs at Fairmont Park, Liberty Park, Ottinger Hall, and Central City. Assistants will work with 5th to 8th grade students. The apprenticeship will run from June 15 – August 7, 2009.

Application: Adobe Acrobat Document (144 KB)

YouthCity Employment helps teens with resume writing, interview preparation, job searches, and more. The program has four components:

Youth Job Fairs : Events that connect young people with dozens of employers who are ready to hire.

Job Training and Placement : Participants' skills and interests are evaluated and then matched to appropriate employers or internships.

Workplace Mentoring : One-on-one job coaching, work site tours and job shadowing with real-world professionals.

YES Program : http://www.yes.slco.org

Cost

YouthCity Employment services are free to all participants.

Location / Contact

YOUTHCITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
210 East 600 South, SLC, UT 84111
Contact: Damian Choi at 535-7917 or damian.choi@slcgov.com