• Open to Rochester and Monroe County youth ages 14-20.

• 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, 2025 until June 30, 2026. 

• Applications received after a certain date (to be determined and listed here) will be placed on the WAITLIST and eligible applicants will be referred to the Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP/SOOP).  

• Teens will receive job readiness training and may 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.

TEENS interested in participating in the ROC Your Job Youth After School Employment Program for the 2025-2026 school year, please check back here starting on September 15, 2025, to apply! 

EMPLOYERS interested in hiring youth participating in the ROC Your Job Youth After School Employment Program (with subsidized wages), CLICK HERE.

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.