• 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 2023-2024 Poverty Guidelines, CLICK HERE.

• Program will run from early 2024 until June 30, 2024.

• 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 Program, CLICK HERE to apply.  CLICK HERE for a list of required documents.

EMPLOYERS interested in hiring youth participating in the ROC YOUR JOB Program (with subsidized wages), CLICK HERE.