MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (Program Overview)

 

The Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP) provides summer internship opportunities and career preparation to iMeck seniors and juniors who are between 16 and 18 years of age.  Qualified students will participate in a full-day career readiness training that will prepare them to successfully obtain and participate in a summer internship with an MYEP host employer.  The following bullets detail elements of MYEP internships:

 

• Internships are generally eight (8) weeks in duration (can be adjusted to fit employer’s needs) and will begin June 19, 2017, and end no later than August 11, 2017

• Students work 20 hours per week, at a minimum rate of $8.00 per hour. 

• Student interns are monitored closely throughout the summer by the MYEP staff and referral partner liaisons.

• In some cases, student interns are able to continue work with the host employer through the school year.

 

2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the MYEP program.  The program has worked over the past three decades to prepare Charlotte's youth for future employment.   The program leverages relationships with businesses and community stakeholders to provide meaningful, career-oriented internships for participants.

 

iMeck High School is excited to continue this partnership with MYEP for its third consecutive year.  Information on how students may apply for MYEP can be found below.  Feel free to touch base with Mrs. Kennedy if you have any questions about this program or the application process. 

 

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

 

MYEP participants are motivated high school students who are recommended to the program by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Career Development Coordinators (CDCs).  Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for the program: 

 

• Be age 16-18 at the time of this application.

• Have a Social Security Card and have a valid current North Carolina photo ID or a Government Issued ID.

• Have a 3.0 Weighted GPA.

• Have no more than 5 absences in any class at the time of application 

• Have transportation to the internship site, if selected. (Either Private Transportation or Public Transportation)

• Demonstrate work experience or participation in extracurricular activities or leadership activities.

• Compose a 500-word essay detailing “Why I want to participate in the MYEP.”

• Obtain two professional letters of recommendation. (At a later date)

• Complete a day-long career readiness training event. The training consists of customer service, financial literacy, and job readiness courses.  60 slots are available for the training; 25-30 candidates will be selected from those who attend this training to continue in the MYEP Interview Process.

 

After training, if selected as an Intern Candidate:

 

• Complete an MYEP intern interview at iMeck in the Media Center (Date TBD)

• Successfully pass a drug screening and background check. (At a Later Date)

• Attend the Charlotte Career Discovery Day event

  • As a participant in MYEP, students will receive job mentoring, coaching and valuable hands-on experience with one of our business partners.

 

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