2025 summer jobs signups underway

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The City of Â鶹ӰÒô is accepting applications through March 31 for the 2025 LIGHT Summer Youth Employment Program.

The LIGHT Program – Learning, Initiative and Gaining Headway Together – will run from July 7-Aug. 8.

The program is open to youth aged 14-18 who live in Â鶹ӰÒô. Youth employees will a total of 100 hours and earn $15.50 per hour. Applicants must meet all eligibility and orientation requirements to participate.

In order complete the registration process, you will need to:

  • Fill out the  by noon on March 31;
  • Print out and complete a payroll packet; you also can pick up a paper copy of the payroll packet in the main office at your middle school, Â鶹ӰÒô International Center, Tony Clement Center for Education, and your academy office at Â鶹ӰÒô High School);
  • Bring the payroll packet and the to the Summer Youth Employment Office in Bleecker Stadium. The office will be open weekdays  from 3-6 p.m. between March 10 and Aprl 4. The office also will be open Saturday, March 22 and Saturday March 29 by appointment only . Call (518) 438-1082) to make a Saturday appointment.
  • Attend and complete a mandatory family orientation session in May.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served process, and registration does not guarantee a paid summer job.  Questions?

Call (518) 438-1082 or email