about the program
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The Facts
- Open to Rochester and Monroe County youth ages 14-20 as of May 31 of the current year.
- Youth must be currently enrolled in middle school, high school, or a TASC (GED) program.
- Similar to summer youth employment programs currently offered by RochesterWorks & the City of Rochester, but jobs are available during the school year.
- Eligible youth apply for the program and are matched with an employer that meets their interests.
- Per NYS funding guidelines, priority is given to low- and moderate-income families (under 200% Federal Poverty Rate). To see 2024-2025 Poverty Guidelines, CLICK HERE.
- Program will run from October 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025.
- Teens will receive up to 30 hours of job readiness training and be eligible to open a free checking account.
- Teens are eligible for and encouraged to participate in the Roc Your Job Youth After School Program as well as the Summer Youth Employment Program or Summer of Opportunity Program (SYEP/SOOP).
- If you don't meet income requirements for the Roc Your Job Youth After School Employment Program, but are a City of Rochester resident, you qualify for the Summer of Opportunity Program. See HERE.
- Wages are subsidized through a $1.9 Million grant from NYS.
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The Process
TEENS interested in participating in the ROC YOUR JOB Program, CLICK HERE to apply. CLICK HERE for a list of required documents. CLICK HERE to submit your documents to DocCollect.
EMPLOYERS interested in hiring youth participating in the ROC YOUR JOB Program (with subsidized wages), CLICK HERE.
If you already applied and need assistance uploading your documents, please email syep@rochesterworks.org and allow for 48 business hours for a response.
Our Approach
At ROC Your Job After School Work Program for Youth, we believe in taking a proactive approach to HR, anticipating and addressing potential issues before they become problems. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and develop customized solutions that meet their needs.