Allegheny County Summer Work Employment Program - Apply by April 30
2015 Learn and Earn
Summer Youth Employment Initiative
FACT SHEET
What are the dates of the summer program? First day of employment is June 29, 2015, and the last day of employment is August 7, 2015. The Learn and Earn program will incorporate a three-tiered model which will allow for more appropriate youth placement and job/skills matching, while further enhancing their overall experience.
What are the pay rates? Tier One and Two youth are paid $7.25 per hour and may work up to 25 hours per week, 5 hours a day, which includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch, Monday through Friday. Prior to worksite placement the youth will receive 12 hours of Work Readiness Training paid $6.00/hr. Tier Three youth are paid $8.50 per hour and may work up to 20 hours per week. Tier Three youth will also receive 24 hours of Work Readiness training paid $8.50/hr prior to their worksite placement and throughout the 6 week placement. Internship starting and ending times will vary according to the work-site.
Who can apply? City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents who will be at least 14, and no older than 21, as of June 29, 2015.
When to apply? Youth may apply Friday, April 10, 2015 through Wednesday, April 30, 2015.
What kinds of jobs may be available? The internships will be concentrated in 14 career tracks based on the growing or trending occupations in the Pittsburgh area: Customer Service; Education; Community Development (Government and Non-profit); Health Care; Human Services; Information Technology; Insurance; Park Management; Public Works; Recreation; Public Safety; Labor/Trades; Financial/Banking; and Marketing. The daily worksite tasks will vary based upon the youth’s selected career/occupation track and tier placement.
When and where can I turn in my application? All applications must be submitted in person to one of the following locations listed below from April 10 to April 30, 2015. Hours: Mon – Fri, 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday, April 18 and April 25,10:00 am – 1:00 pm. (Any exceptions noted below) Applications must be submitted with the required documentation or the application will be determined ineligible. Applicants who are less than 18 years of age must have applications signed by a parent or legal guardian. The Application deadline is 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2015.
Please help to spread the word to all interested youth as applications are due by April 30. There are multiple application sites in the Valley, including two MVPC members - Auberle and Goodwill.Download the Application by visiting
