Raleigh Summer Youth Employment

The Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program helps teens between the ages of 15 and 18 to develop their skills and prepare for future employment by spending the summer working for the City of Raleigh.

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Raleigh Summer Youth Program

Applications for the 2025 season are now closed.

Offer letters will be sent via email late April to the email on the application.

Key Dates

Mandatory Orientation: May 17, 2025 NCSU McKimmon Center
- New Hire must attend with parent/guardian
Program Dates: June 16 - Aug. 8, 2025

Program Requirements

Participants must:

be age 15-18 as of May 31, 2025;
live within the Raleigh city limits;
be available to work June 16-Aug. 8;
attend in-person program orientation on May 17;
have computer and internet access, if you choose the virtual option;
not miss more than five program days;
not be enrolled in summer school; and,
pass a Criminal Record Check and Drug Screening

I think something I learned about myself is that I like structure and being able to look forward to a new workday each morning. Also, I love people and meeting new people and I really enjoyed the experiences that I was blessed with through RSYEP.
RSYEP Participant

Something that I learned about myself and my abilities are that I actually enjoy doing things that deal with problem solving. Usually, it is something I have ideas for but I never had an experience of it for a job on something that is a major real world issue. This is kind of something that made me realize that problem solving but also marketing/business to an extent, like the promotional and creation aspect, is something I want in my future career.
RSYEP Participant