Job Placements for Summer Jobs at Y.O.U.

How many and what kinds of jobs are there?

  • The number of jobs depends upon available funding and on the employer partners who have registered to be worksites.

  • Y.O.U. works with hundreds of employers and worksites throughout the County each summer to host young people.

  • The most common summer jobs are within the career clusters of hospitality & tourism such as custodial, food service, and events or human services with positions like junior camp counselor, recreation aid and nonprofit support.

  • Most worksites are with non-profit organizations, cities, schools, and retail businesses in The Greater Cleveland area. 

  • Our worksites require basic entry-level skills. Examples of duties are clerical, light cleaning, painting, gardening, computer input, filing, and answering telephones.

  • To be considered for any job, you still must apply and complete the eligibility determination process.

  • However, registering does not guarantee you a job. There will be many more registrants than there are jobs.

How much does it pay?

  • The rate of pay is $13.50 per hour and will have opportunity to work between 20 and 25 hours per week.

Do I get paid for holidays?

  • No. We ask our employer partner worksites not to schedule youth participants on Holidays.

  • Youth will only be paid for the hours actually worked.

Will there be a background check or a drug test?

  • Some work assignments may require one or both. Y.O.U. or the employer will cover the cost.

  • You will know whether or not this is needed at Orientation or before.

How will I know whether or not I have a job?

  • Applicants who are selected to attend an eligibility determination appointment will hear from Y.O.U. between April and May.  A parent/guardian must attend this appointment and complete the paperwork to be scheduled for an orientation.

  • Each youth must successfully complete each of the following steps to be considered for the Summer Youth Employment Program:

    • Register online at https://www.youcle.org/syep

    • Meet the age and school requirements and live in Cuyahoga County;

    • Be invited to see if you and your family are eligible for available funding;

    • A parent/guardian must attend the scheduled eligibility appointment. Youth  do not need to attend;

1.   Provide and have approved all supporting documentation required by our funders during the application process;

2.   Be found eligible for an available funding source;

    • Youth must attend a scheduled Orientation session in June. Parent/guardian do not need to attend;

1.   Present all supporting documentation for employment and tax paperwork;

2.   If, under age 16, present a Work Permit;

3.   Be assigned a job site;

    • Show up for work on your first scheduled work day.

IT IS ONLY UPON THE COMPLETION OF THESE STEPS THAT YOU ARE FULLY ACCEPTED INTO THE Y.O.U. SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM AND CONSIDERED TO BE HIRED.

Is there a waiting list for jobs?

  • Yes. If there are more eligible youth than the number of available jobs or funding, your name may go on a waiting list.

  • As more jobs and/or funding become available, eligible waiting list youth will be randomly selected based on either the requirements of additional funding or on proximity to new worksites.

Do I still have to complete orientation if I am on the waiting list?

  • Yes. The availability of additional jobs and/or funding often happens quickly. To ensure that you are ready for work at a moment’s notice, you must complete your scheduled orientation.

How can I get more information?

  • If you have questions regarding our Summer Youth Employment Program or need assistance with registration, please contact the Call Center at 216-776-3900. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM