SYEP positions (Ages 14-15)

The Prince George's County Summer Youth Enrichment Program is a vital program of the County Executive's Proud Priority initiatives. We remain committed to developing the County's youth with a holistic approach, which will prepare and empower them to achieve their full potential. We will provide County youth with well-rounded opportunities for growth by partnering with local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, athletic and academic programs.
Opportunities will be:
Virtual - Participants will work from home or other remote worksite; will need access to a computer or laptop with camera.

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES 14 and 15
Youth are welcome to apply to one or more of the opportunities below. There are limited positions for each program. The descriptions below indicate the number of available positions, virtual, in-person or hybrid, pay amount and the number of weeks.

Energy Conservation - (400 positions, virtual, $300 stipend one-time payment, 4 weeks ) - Through a series of hands-on explorations, research, and analysis, participants will gain a deeper understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), STEM thinking, energy efficiency and conservation, engineering and sustainability. Activity kits are shipped to the participants' home. Energy Conservation is instructed by the National Energy Educational Development.

Job Readiness Training - Prince George's Community College (100 positions, virtual, $300 stipend one-time payment, 4 weeks) - This enrichment experience provides participants an opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for work. The training environment is a safe space where participants can demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for work. The training curriculum supports the development of workplace ethics and skills such as communication, problem-solving, customer service, and teamwork. Participants may earn a digital badge, which is a virtual validation of the earned credential. The digital badge allows employers to validate skills, credentials, and achievements.

Job Readiness Training- Forward Movement Enterprises (120 positions, virtual, $300 stipend one-time payment, 4 weeks) - This enrichment experience provides participants an opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for work. The training environment is a safe space where participants can demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for work. The training curriculum supports the development of workplace ethics and skills such as communication, problem-solving, customer service, and teamwork. Participants may earn a digital badge, which is a virtual validation of the earned credential. The digital badge allows employers to validate skills, credentials, and achievements. Youth must be:
1. A resident of Prince George's County, Maryland
2. The age of 14 or 15 by July 1, 2024
3. Eligible to work in the United States
NEW THIS YEAR
Onboarding - All HR documentation will be reviewed and verified by the SYEP Team In-person on specific dates. A detailed communication will be sent to all eligible candidates regarding the dates and times. Please use the link below for the Form I-9 acceptable documents:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
EMAIL ACCOUNTS

• This application requires an active email address (i.e., GMAIL, YAHOO, etc.).
• PGCPS.org and PGCC.edu EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE NOT PERMITTED due to firewall restrictions.
• Notifications of eligibility and important updates are sent via email.
• The email account MUST belong to the applicant.
• The applicants MUST check their email account frequently.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
Youth MUST have a valid Social Security number in order to participate.
WORK PERMITS
An Official Minor Work Permit will be required if selected for an employment opportunity.
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APPROXIMATE TIME TO APPLY AND REQUIRED INFORMATION
This application may take up to 30 minutes to complete. Please ensure that you have the following information to successfully complete the application:

• Youth's Social Security number
• Youth's date of birth
• Youth's email and home address
• Youth's work history, certificates and educational information
• Youth's emergency contact information

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

Employment Type: Summer Youth