Mayor's Youth Employment Program

FAQs and Testimonials


MYEP Provides the following Industry Experiences:

  • STEM

  • Architecture & Construction

  • Finance

  • Business Management

  • Health Science

  • Education

  • Arts & Communicationv

  • Manufacturing

  • Human Services

  • Information Technology


Parent Facts and Questions (FAQ's)

Question: What is the Mayor's Youth Employment Program MYEP)?

  • Answer: The Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP), is this regions oldest and largest youth employment program. It connects Charlotte's youth between the ages of 16 and 18 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience for six weeks during June and July

Question: How are students eligible?

  • Answer: Youth interested in the MYEP must be 16 on or before April 15 of the participating year; Be enrolled as a current student in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools or reside in the City of Charlotte; complete the Job & Career Readiness Training; Have a current photo ID and social security number; Complete an online application and interview; Follow instructions to successfully pass a drug and background screening

Question: How do youth apply?

  • Answer: Youth interested in the MYEP may speak with a Career Development Coordinator (CDC) at their school regarding participating. Non-CMS youth may contact 704.336.5577 for information

Question: Does my application guarantee acceptance?

  • Answer: No. MYEP applicants are not guaranteed a work experience. Applicants who are not accepted have access to a MYEP Career/Job Fair and career or work-readiness resources

Question: How does the MYEP benefit my student?

  • Answer: The MYEP experience allows youth to explore their interests and career options; develop workplace, social and leadership skills; and build their résumé—all while getting paid

Question: What will my student learn during the work experience?

  • Answer: Based upon availability, MYEP youth are engaged with local Host Employers in 21-century industries that help to provide economic opportunities throughout the Charlotte community. They learn time management and social networking skills; interns develop career goals and connect to the world of work

Question: Will the youth be paid for the work experience?

  • Answer: Yes, all MYEP youth are provided a stipend for participating in the program. All stipends dispersed at the Host Employers discretion, though the rate of pay is at least $10/hour

Question: Does the City offer Transportation assistance for program youth

  • Answer: Yes. The City offers two weeks of transit passes for youth to use to access transportation to and from their work experience

Question: Where can I get more information on MYEP?

Testimonials


“I have truly enjoyed my last five weeks in MYEP because I have completely changed my work habits, obtained new skills, and understandings." - Maya Victoria Martin


"I've learned so much about myself through this experience - my hidden abilities, struggles, aspirations for the future. It was gratifying to see all my hard work culminate into a presentation I am proud of.” - Veronica Cifuentes

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greetings my name is maya martin
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i am a native of charlotte north
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carolina an alumni at malik high school
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and a freshman english pre-law major at
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fayetteville state university
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during the summers of 2019 and 2020
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i participated in the mayor's youth
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employment program
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or miam and i'll forever be grateful for
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this transformative experience
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during the summer of 2019 i interned
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with aldersgate retirement community
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and i had the opportunity to participate
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in everything
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from patient care to business
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administration
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i will forever be grateful for this
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experience as it allowed me to come to
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the conclusion
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that i did not want to pursue a career
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in health care before attending college
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during the summer of 2020 i was a
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virtual
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intern and i participated in a multitude
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of pathways
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that improves my work ethic networking
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skills
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and further solidify my pursuit of a law
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degree
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i want to thank mayor laos and her
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associates for giving the youth of
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charlotte
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an opportunity to participate in such an
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amazing program
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thanks to maya i am more empowered than
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ever
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to pursue my dreams thank you

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hello my name is kayla montez and i'm
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currently a senior at harper middle
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college high school
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over the summer i was an intern at the
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mayor's youth employment program and i
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worked with siemens in advanced
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manufacturing and logistics
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the program prepares you from the very
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start for example
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all students go through a career job and
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readiness training that prepares you for
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the professional work field
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i worked with a team to find ways to
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reduce the carbon emissions in our city
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as a charlotte native it was interesting
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to analyze the city's data
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to see what solutions we could come up
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with
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each week was moving us along the
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engineering process for we designed
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built and presented our solution during
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this experience we were able to hear
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from professional engineers in the field
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about their experience in other days we
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strive for personal growth
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and mental health my favorite part was
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definitely
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using 3d modeling softwares to see my
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solutions come to life
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i am thankful for this experience and i
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suggest any student to go out
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and find an internship in a career they
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are passionate about
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thank you