YouthCity Employment

YouthCity Employment (YCE): Empowering High School Youth Through Career Readiness

YouthCity Employment supports youth through structured career exploration, skill development, and college readiness. The program builds on existing YouthCity teen programming and integrates mentorship, accountability, and whole-youth support.

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Summer 2026

Teen Internship Program:

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

Child Development I – No longer accepting applications.

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

Child Development II – No longer accepting applications.

YouthCity: Child Development I

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