Youth Job Seekers
Your future is wide open, and we’ll help you pursue your path to success with a full range of programs, services and resources, all designed to help fulfill your dreams—and all free of charge.
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
The City of Phoenix Youth Programs offer pathways to success. If you are a youth that is looking to get back into school, start college planning or begin your career preparation our programs will work with you to create your college and career blueprint. Services include: Advice and planning; College preparation; Leadership programs; Basic skills training; Tutoring; Career readiness; Support services; Education planning; and Career guidance.
For more information, please complete the CONTACT FORM.
YOUTH JOB SEEKER SERVICE LOCATIONS
Chicanos Por La Causa is located in downtown Phoenix at:
619 N. 7th Avenue, Building B
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 206-0772
Jewish Family and Children’s Services is located on the west end of Phoenix at:
9014 N. 23rd Avenue, #3
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 279-0084
The YMCA is located in Phoenix's Maryvale Village at:
3825 N. 67th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 688-5332
PHOENIX YOUTH RISE PROGRAM
Attached is a flyer with details. For an application or more information, visit https://www.phoenix.gov/employment. Below is a quick list of the criteria for consideration in this program:
- Youth must be between ages 16 – 24 at time of application
- Must reside in city of Phoenix
- All youth selected must complete a 2-day (unpaid) work readiness workshop prior to start of work
- Youth must have reliable transportation
- Youth must be available to participate in full length of internship program, 5 weeks, $12/hour, June 15 – July 17, 2020
- Work assignments are located throughout Phoenix Valley and youth must have ability to get to work site regardless of proximity to residence
- Application deadline is May 15, 2020, and can be submitted to [email protected] or in person
- Youth will be selected to participate randomly due to limited space/opportunities
For questions, please feel free to email Abby Garcia at [email protected]
The Youth Program utilizes the work readiness curriculum from Signal Success. One of the youth delivers his final introduction in the video below. Check it out!
JEROME E. MILLER SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (JEM)
Recruitment for the Leadership Academy program has ended. Please check back next year for new opportunities!
The Leadership Academy was developed to commemorate the leadership, service, and legacy of Jerome E. Miller, former Phoenix Deputy City Manager. The goals of the academy are to expose high school 11th and 12th-grade students to careers in public service, fuel and diversify the pipeline for public service, and prepare students for college, career and life success. A flyer with information can be viewed HERE.
For more information contact Ronnie McGuire at 602.495.5630.
- Week long summer academy for incoming high school Juniors and Seniors
- MUST have interest in a career in public service
- Earn one college credit through a pre-funded leadership course
- Explore careers in Public Administration via a job shadowing experience with City of Phoenix leaders
- Learn about college planning and civic engagement