Youth Development Program
Making the World a Better Place For All of Us
The POC Youth Development Program is a summer program that is designed to equip low-income, academically talented youth 14 – 18 years of age with workforce readiness, leadership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills. The program is a six-week summer program that includes a one-week training program currently conducted via Zoom and a five-week work program with students working 20 hours per week at locations assigned throughout Pinellas County. At the end of program, the students will receive a stipend.
Training topics include:
- Interviewing
- Social/Emotional Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making/Goal Setting
- Budgeting/Financial Management
- Employability Skills
- Healthy Living
- Leadership and Community Involvement
After training, students are assigned to many different employers to gain hands-on work experience.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 14-18 years of age
- Presently in high school
- Must meet A.L.I.C.E. income guidelines (Family $31,200 – $98,916 Annual) or DEO Poverty Income Guidelines (please CLICK HERE for income guidelines)
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
How to Apply:
Please click here to complete and submit your application to be considered for the Youth Development Program.
For More Information: (727) 823-4101 ext. 115