Summer Youth Employment Program

Looking for a summer job? Flint & Genesee Education & Talent is looking to hire Flint teens, ages 16-19, for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Summer Youth Employment Program (MDNR SYEP). The program is a change to get outdoors, build job skills, and enjoy fun activities like kayaking, rock wall climbing, and ziplining!

There may be job openings next summer, so please check back in the spring for updates.

Requirements to Apply:

  • Youth must be 16-19 years old
  • Live within the City of Flint
  • Be physically able to perform the work
  • Must be able to lift at least 25-50lbs
  • Be able to work at least 24 hours a week
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YouthQuest middle and high school students attend the YQ Biz ‘Hustle Hard’ Final Pitch Competition. Students celebrated the end of the 2021-22 school year and participated in one last pitch competition. The winner attended a major youth entrepreneur event in New York City.

Work Includes:

  • Urban gardening
  • Landscaping
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Blight elimination
  • Parks maintenance

This program is facilitated by Flint & Genesee Education & Talent and funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)

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