Center for Latino Progress
Program Name: Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program
The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program is a 6–8-week youth employment program where participants construct and improve employability skills. SYELP serves youth 14-24 living in the North Central Region. Youth are provided with the opportunity of exploring career pathways based on their interests, while also developing their social, civics and leadership skills. Wages are determined based on age, experience and job readinessParticipants can work up to 120 hours and are categorized in 3 areas:
Tier 1 – Project based and career competencies.
Tier 2- Employment based and career competencies.
Tier3- Work experience
Tier 3- Employment and some career exploration classes.
Supports Available Through Program: Technology resources and temporary transportation.
Contact Details
Program Lead Point of Contact: Milagros González
Program Facilitator
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| 95 Park St. 2nd Fl. Hartford, CT 06106 |
Program Details
Career Continuum Program Level: Career Preparation
Badges/Credentials Offered: Internship (Paid), Employment
: TBD
Length of Program: The SYELP Program lasts 6-8 weeks. Participants are assigned 120 hours to work and train.
Target Population: Other
Target Population Gender: TBD
Eligibility Requirements: Age < 17, Age 17-24
Residency Eligibility Requirements: Hartford Resident, Northeast, Frog Hollow, South Green, Sheldon Charter Oaks
Service Type: Career Competency Training, Financial Literacy Education, Guidance and Counseling, Individual Service Strategy, Integrated Education and Training, Job Development and Support, Leadership Development, Work experience
Sector: Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation / Distribution / Logistics, Culinary, Construction
Schedule (When is your program offered?): 6-8 weeks in the summer. Most employment opportunities run from 9:00-6:00pm
Website/Marketing Materials for Program
Marketing Materials Downloads:
TBD