Summer Youth Employment Program

Our summer employment program provides 6 weeks of part time employment to east side youth ages 14-18. In addition to the experience gained through their summer jobs, participants also increase their financial literacy, build their job readiness skills and hone their community development skills through topical workshops, group projects and other activities.

About the Program

The 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program will build our participants’ skills, knowledge, and experience in the following areas:

  • Film Development

  • Website Development

  • Climate Justice

  • Community Development

  • Black Detroit History

Program Timeline

This 6-week program will begin Monday, July 1, 2024 and end Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Program Positions

Teen Summer Employees

Youth Employees will participate in the SYEP curriculum, working under the supervision of our Junior Team Leads and Team Leads. Youth must be 14 - 18 years old and live in the city of Detroit in order to apply for this position.

Team Leads

Our Team Lead and Junior Team Leads supervise our teen summer employees, and support the staff in ECN’s Youth Development department. You must be 18 - 24 years old to apply for this position.

Apply Today!

Are you interested in joining the Summer Youth Employment Program? Complete our application today!

Questions? Contact Caitlin Crutcher at ccrutcher@ecn-detroit.org or (313) 331-3287 to learn more about the Summer Youth Employment Program.