Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Employers
What is the Summer Youth Employment Program?
It is a government-funded program operated by RochesterWorks! in collaboration with the City of Rochester, with the intent of providing meaningful summer work opportunities to youth ages 14-20 within Monroe County. For some youth that apply, this is their first opportunity to gain real-world work experience.
What is the Direct Placement Program?
Several thousand youths apply to the summer programs each year. The Direct Placement Program is a subset of the summer program designed to serve youth ages 16-20 who demonstrate a higher level of job-readiness than most. Participants are placed in positions in the public, not-for-profit, or private sector for the duration of the six-week program.
When does the program take place?
Youth typically begin their work assignments in late June or early July, and complete 6 weeks of work at a minimum of 20 hours per week. Before youth are placed, they will have already applied to the program, attended pre-screen interviews to determine their readiness, and submitted supporting documentation to confirm eligibility.
Do I have to pay for my intern?
No. The cost of employee wages is covered by RochesterWorks! The worksites are solely responsible for providing their interns with a meaningful work experience through coaching and mentoring. RochesterWorks! staff will provide follow-up monitoring to ensure that both the intern and worksite partners have a beneficial and enjoyable experience.
What businesses and organizations participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program?
2023 Work Sites
| A Horse’s Friend |
| Action For A better Community |
| Agape Haven of Abundance/RW |
| Americorps |
| Ampie Enterprises, Inc. DBA Imprintable Solutions, Ink |
| Arnett Café |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, Inc |
| Breaking All Barriers Inc |
| Center for Teen Empowerment |
| Charles Settlement House |
| Church of Love Faith Center |
| City of Rochester Sports Complex |
| City of Rochester-Trenton & Pamela R-Center |
| Community Resource Collaborative, INC |
| Diner Bros @ Maple |
| Dock Hardware |
| East Rochester Youth Activity Center |
| Foodlink |
| Geva Theatre Center |
| Goodwill of the Finger Lakes |
| Hedonist Artisan Chocolates and Ice Cream |
| Ibero- American Action League |
| Industry Residential Center |
| Legacy Makers, Inc./RW |
| Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES |
| Monroe Community College/Healthy Hero Camp |
| Monroe County Department of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/RW |
| New Life Ministries Inc. |
| OFC Creations, LLC |
| Pearl Resources |
| ProsperRochester, Inc./Well Ventions |
| RCB Enterprises, Inc. (Rochester Red Wings) |
| Rel8ed.to Analytics Global LLC |
| Roc City Roadside |
| Roc Royal Inc./RW |
| Rochester Works Inc Duns |
| Starbridges Services |
| Taproot Collective |
| The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. |
| The Salvation Army |
| The Strong Museum of Play |
| Unity – Rochester Regional Health |
| University Preparatory Charter School |
| Upstate Increte, Inc |
| Warrior Factory |
| Youth Empowerment Zone |
| YMCA of Greater Rochester |
