The mayor is pleased to
announce that the Summer
Youth Job Program has
returned and will be accepting
applications.
T h e M a y o r a n d h i s
administration offer the
Summer Youth Program to
provide essential opportunities
to teens prior to going off to
college. The program helps
students pay for books or
expenses, and provides job
experience for those entering
the workforce.
The mayor stated stated,
“The impact of summer
employment is long lasting,
giving young people more
confidence and commitment in
their community, schools, and
personal lives.
The mayor has successfully
operated the Summer Youth
Job Program for nearly a
decade. Last year the program
hired over 150 students and
has enabled them to succeed
throughout the rest of their
lives.
Everett residents also
benefit from the community
improvement projects that the
youth undertake. For example,
last year the students cleaned up
many neighborhood parks, the
Northern Strand Community
B i k e Tr a i l , a n d m a n y
learned valuable skills while
working at many municipal
locations; including DPW,
Communications Department,
Human Resources, and the
Mayor’s Office.
Everett residents from ages
15 to 21 years old who are
seeking summer employment
are encouraged to apply.
Working papers will be
required if you are under the
age of 18. Job placements are
located throughout the City of
Everett.
There will be two sessions,
which will run 4 weeks long
and up to 20 hours per week.
Each hired student is permitted
one session.
Applications can be obtained
from April 9th- May 24th at
Everett City Hall, Human
Services Department or by
visiting cityofeverett.com/summerjobs.