2026 YouthCity Employment Partnership
Join the Division of Youth & Family in Hosting a Summer Teen Intern!
Fresh Perspective
Participating in the Summer Internship program is a great way to bring new perspective into the workplace.
Mentorship
Mentoring Salt Lake City high school students will help the next generation gain a greater sense of belonging.
Economic Development
Developing a low-cost and high-yield workforce will provide confident candidates for the future.
The Division of Youth & Family has developed a strong working relationship with the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) Career and Technical Education (CTE) department.
Throughout April and May, YouthCity Employment staff will oversee marketing efforts in addition to visiting Salt Lake City School District high schools to recruit high-quality, 16 to 18-year-old teens.
Examples of SLCSD CTE Pathways that directly align with Salt Lake City Corporation Departments:
| Arts, Entertainment & Design | Digital Technology | Health Sciences & Human Services | Public Services & Safety |
| Business, Finance & Marketing | Education | Hospitality, Events & Tourism | Supply Chain & Transportation |
Timeline
| Dates | Tasks |
| April 6, 2026 | Internship position posted on SLC job board |
| April 10 | Last day to confirm interest and participate in Summer 2026 Internship program |
| April 13-May 1 | YouthCity Employment team visits SLC District CTE classes to provide Internships opportunity |
| May 4-22 | Interview Teen and extend offers |
| Pre-Service Training: June 3 | Team Building Internship Orientation & Workplace Readiness Expectations, Workplace Professionalism, Communication Strategies and Goal Setting Workday and Timekeeping |
| Pre-Service Training: June 5 | Salt Lake City 101 Meet Your Mentor Learn Your Job Visit Your Office/Workspace |
| Week 1: June 8-12 | Training Topic: Professional Communication & Networking |
| Week 2: June 15-18 | Training Topics: Workplace Expectations & Problem Solving |
| Week 3: June 22-26 | Training Topics: Financial Literacy |
| Week 4: June 29-July 3 | Training Topic: Career Exploration & Mentorship |
| Week 5: July 6-10 | Training Topic: Resume Development & Interview Skills |
| Week 6: July 13-17 | Training Topics: Resume Finalization & Program Debrief Celebration Event Last day of 6-week Internship Friday, July 17 |
| Week 7: July 20-23 | Training Topic: Resume Finalization & Mock Interviews Last day of 8-week internship, Thursday, July 23 |
| Week 8: July 27-31 | Training Topic: Resume Finalization & Future Planning |