Since 1986, the MYEP has worked to prepare Charlotte’s youth for future employment. The program focuses on leveraging relationships with businesses and the community to provide meaningful, career-oriented internships for participants.
MYEP provides career and professional development experiences to eligible and accepted youth through part-time internship or job placements. Host employers participate with the MYEP by offering positions that align with either an internship or job experience for MYEP-accepted youth.
When: Summer 2024 MYEP Program dates are from June 24, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024
Note: The MYEP cannot guarantee acceptance into the program or placement in a role that aligns with an applicant’s desired career choice. The MYEP strives to make mutually beneficial matches of applicants to Host Employers, considering the entire applicant pool and balancing multiple factors (such as a Host Employer’s needs, the applicant’s expressed career choice, the applicant’s skills, strength of application, location, access to transportation, etc.).
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS (MUST READ)
MYEP Applicants Must:
o Be in high school at the time of their MYEP application
o Be at least 16 years old on or before April 15th, 2024
o If the 16th birthday is after April 15th, 2024 then a student may apply next year
o Complete the Job & Career Readiness Training prior to submitting a MYEP application
o Provide their Social Security number (to be used for a criminal background check and employment eligibility)
o Be eligible for employment in the U.S.
o Agree to have the MYEP request a criminal background check (must sign consent form)
o If the applicant is under 18 years old, the parent/guardian will also have to sign consent
o Agree to allow the MYEP to photograph and/or video/record (must sign consent form)
o If the applicant is under 18 years old, the parent/guardian will also have to sign consent
o Prior to the start of an internship or job, applicants will be given instructions to complete a background check and drug screen within a set time frame and must test negative for controlled substances/drugs
o At the time of the drug screen, the applicant will need to present current photo identification (such as a school photo ID, NC ID, or driver’s license)
MYEP Acceptance/Placement Requirements:
o Commit to working an average of 25 hours per week for a 6-week work-based experience (for a total of 150 hours) between June 24th-August 2nd 2024
o It is expected that the MYEP will be a priority during the 6-week commitment to a Host Employer to allow for completion of the required hours
o The assigned Host Employer will determine the work schedule directly with the participant based on the employer’s need and business hours
o A Host Employer or the MYEP may terminate a participant if they are not fulfilling their commitment to prioritize their placement and to work the expected hours/schedule
o If an applicant has a conflict that cannot be missed (such as college orientation) within the program dates, they will need to notify the MYEP team prior to placement (and also coordinate with their Host Employer after being notified of their placement)
o Agree to be paid at a rate of $13/hour for a minimum of 150 hours of work
o Practice professional etiquette in all communication with the MYEP team and Host Employers, including phone and email communication
o Be responsive to MYEP and Host Employer outreach, including phone calls, voicemails, and emails
o Contact the MYEP team immediately if any contact information needs to be updated (including mailing address, phone number, email)
o Understand that if the MYEP team or Host Employers cannot easily reach an applicant, that applicant will miss placement opportunities or other important information that could impact MYEP eligibility
o Follow all expectations, policies, dress code, and duties of the Host Employer and understand that if not in compliance, the participant could be terminated from employment and the MYEP
o Practice professional conduct at all times at the workplace and understand that if not in compliance, the participant could be terminated from employment and the MYEP
o Note: a decision to opt-out of an internship or job placement is considered a withdrawal from the MYEP for the current cycle
MYEP participants are motivated high school students who are recommended to the program by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Career Development Coordinators (CDCs).
60 students will be accepted to this program.
Due by 9/27/23- There will be no extensions!
Step 1: Join MYEP Remind: download the app and use the code @hdubmyep to join. (This is how Ms Baxter will communicate with you)
Step 2: Complete City of Charlotte Registration Form between August 28, 2023-September 27, 2023 (use personal email-NO CMS EMAIL)
Step 3. Orientation (Virtual with MYEP): October 5, 2023 (5:00pm)---MYEP will send you an email
Step 4. Hopewell Training In-Person:JCRT (you can select a Saturday training instead which will be held at CPCC): October 11th 2023 (9:30am-1:30pm) at the Charlotte Convention Center (Returning students do not need to attend)
APPLICATION:
INTERVIEW (Spark Hire):
Background and Drug Screen Window:
Everything should be submitted electronically through the email you received from MYEP. All of these resources should be used for reference. Please see Ms.Baxter if you have any questions.
Students will be notified of acceptance and placement with a host employer by. TBA
Students must make acceptance decision by TBA.
Internships will begin approximately TBA .