Employer Information
Since 1982, Y.O.U. has employed more than 160,000 14-18-year-old students in the Summer Youth Employment Program, also known as “Summer Jobs,” which provides subsidized employment for youth during the summer. Our employee retention rate is more than 90%.
Why host a teen for the summer?
6 weeks of seasonal, entry-level work
Teach work ethics and financial independence
It’s an opportunity for you to help young people in our community through mentoring and work experience
Ability to hire workers permanently after the summer experience
Community partner recognition
One you complete this form, someone from our Employer Relations Team will contact you to continue the process.
*This registration site is for employment managers/supervisors only. For youth seeking employment, visit here.
Know of a company or organization that would be a great summer worksite? Download and share these flyers!
“I have been an active community partner with Y.O.U.’s summer employment program for the past 10 years. It is the only youth program that imparts productive workplace skills, builds teamwork, requires effective time management, and instills positive self-esteem all while providing youth with a degree of financial responsibility. The Y.O.U. summer jobs program collaboration exemplifies the best of youth development endeavors in Cuyahoga County.”