Build confidence, develop real-world skills, and grow as a leader while gaining hands-on experience with youth.

YouthCity: Child Development I

This is a 6-week unpaid opportunity designed to spark interest, build confidence, and prepare youth for higher levels of responsibility.

• Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday mornings
• Eligibility:
  • Open to Salt Lake City youth in grades 7–12
• Topics
  • Career exposure & interest building
  • Communication & teamwork skills
  • Time management & responsibility
  • Introduction to workplace expectations
  • Project-based learning
  • Supervised site exposure

YouthCity: Child Development II

This is a 6-week unpaid opportunity that supports youth who are ready for more responsibility but may not yet be prepared for a fully hourly position.

• Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday afternoons
• Eligibility:
  • Open to Salt Lake City youth in grades 9–12
• Topics
  • Increased accountability and role ownership
  • Supervised work-based learning experiences
  • Continued skill development
  • Professional communication
  • Conflict resolution

Get involved and create change in your community!

YouthCity Government: Policy in Action

This is a 6-week unpaid opportunity designed to immerse Salt Lake City high school students in the mechanics of municipal government.

• Schedule:
  • Thursday afternoons
• Eligibility:
  • Open to Salt Lake City youth in grades 9–12
• Topics:
  • Participants will be trained to identify, monitor, and influence public policy, gaining an insider’s view of careers in the public sector.

YouthCity Government: Service Squad

This is a 6-week unpaid opportunity with a community service focus, operated through a partnership with the Salt Lake City Police Department’s “Promising Youth” Program.

• Schedule:
  • Tuesday mornings
• Eligibility:
  • Open to Salt Lake City youth in grades 9–12
• Topics:
  • Participants will be trained to develop and lead innovative service projects. The program will emphasize the importance of community involvement and prepare students to become active leaders in their neighborhoods.

Get real work experience through paid internships with Salt Lake City departments

Salt Lake City Employment:

This is an 8-week paid opportunity and prioritizes high school students who demonstrate readiness for formal workforce expectations.

• Schedule:
  • Will vary by department
• Eligibility:
  • Must be between 16 & 18 years old
  • Must be work eligible
• Topics
  • Attend workforce trainings
  • Performance expectations aligned with entry- level employment
  • Resume development
  • Career pathway planning

The paid internship requires an application on Workday.