CareerSource Pinellas is recruiting students from ages 16 to 18 and local employers to be part of this year’s CareerSource Summer P.A.Y.S. — Preparing Area Youth for Success — program.
Summer P.A.Y.S. is a summer employment and training program for eligible Pinellas County residents, developing valuable workforce skills in today’s students. It provides funding for local businesses to host high school students seeking job experience, and for students, it ensures a hands-on learning experience that pays $12 per hour and offers placements in high-demand industries.
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Here are the requirements for students who want to participate:
- A Pinellas County resident
- 16 to 18 years old
- Enrolled in high school or college, or a graduating senior in the class of 2022
- Household income limits may also apply
Here are the requirements for employers who want to participate:
- Located in Pinellas County
- Willing to participate in an on-site visit
- Willing to complete a worksite agreement with CareerSource Pinellas to have students placed at their business and ensure basic OSHA compliance
Employers from all sectors — public, private, and nonprofit — are welcome to apply. Work assignments start between May 21 to June 30, and last for 4 to 6 weeks.
