Business Partners

​Host Employer Experience

With your help, each year the Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP) trains and develops the future workforce for the City of Charlotte.  Youth provide multiple benefits to businesses, such as increased productivity by having students engaged in meaningful task and project work. 

The MYEP is a 5-week summer career-focused internship program, minimum of 20 hours per week at a rate of $9/hour for a total of $900

Fill out the Host Employer Application and submit needed paperwork by March 15, 2021 https://myep.classe365.com/form/view/MYEPHEapplication2021

Your student will be assigned in May, so you have plenty of time to connect before they report to work in late June. Orientations will be provided allowing a seamless onboarding.

Our mission is to provide all Charlotte youth with equitable career development opportunities to explore the world of work, build social capital, and enhance economic mobility.

• Experience can be onsite, virtual or a hybrid of on location and remote
• Pre-requisite trainings offered to all CMS high schoolers and those who attend charter/private schools or are home schooled
• Historically 45%  qualify for free or reduced lunches and 80% are youth of color
• We need your help to provide meaningful, career-oriented experiences
• LinkedIn^TM license allowing customized content for onboarding and more!

Before applying to become a Host Employer, please read the Host Employer Guide to fully understand the expectations and requirements:

Testimonials

"My experience with the MYEP youth program, has been nothing but great. I was introduced to the program about 8 years ago. I was so impressed with the program, that I teamed up with wonderful staff members that lead the program. They helped me get involved and to create an apprenticeship program for mechanics here at Charlotte Area Transit. I have had success in recruiting mechanics because of the program. Dawn and her team are a great partner with me and my team. I know our relationship with the MYEP program has set the city of Charlotte future in a great place. "

- Reginald Arrington

Elizabeth Harris (Historic Rosedale Plantation) stated: “Jessica has truly done a first-class job in all areas.  She is focused, punctual and has a good work ethic.  When given an assignment, she can complete it with normal to minimal instruction.”
 

Danielle Frazier (Charlotte Works) stated:  “[Diamond] was a pleasure to work with.  She always displayed a high level of professionalism and had a great attitude and we would like for her to continue participating in our ambassador program.”

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