Apply Now! Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program

The Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program (RSYEP) helps teens ages 15-18 build real-world skills and prepare for future success by working with the City of Raleigh. Over eight weeks, participants gain paid work experience, explore career pathways, and develop the professional and life skills needed to thrive in today's workforce.

Please complete the online application and interview no later than March 18.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be age 15-18 (graduating or current senior in high school) as of May 31, 2026
• Live within Raleigh City Limits
• Attend Mandatory Program Orientation with a parent/guardian on May 16, 2026
• Not be enrolled in summer school or athletic activities during program dates
• Not miss more than 5 days during program
• Have proof of Raleigh residency (shows current address) at the time of your interview. School IDs are not acceptable if there is not an address. We will accept official school transcripts for proof of residency only.
• Have a government ID (State ID, Driver's Permit, Driver's License, or Passport) at time of conditional offer to complete CST screening and fingerprinting, and other new hire paperwork.
• Complete AND Clearance (no exceptions) of:
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Controlled Substance Testing (CST)
  • Fingerprinting (in accordance with New Statue, (G.S. 160A-164.2(b)) any applicant hired into a position that works with minors in any capacity must undergo a fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record check through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

For more information, please visit the Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program (RSYEP) webpage or email Rebekah Dixon, Youth Employment Program Manager, at [email protected].