F O R S T A M F O R D S T U D E N T S
YOUR SUMMER.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
YOUR FUTURE.
What We Offer
Earn Money
Get paid to participate! You’ll get paid an hourly rate while at your internship
Project based learning
27 hours of MANDATORY Friday leadership workshops:
Gain Soft Skills for Success
Interview Skills and Job Searches Resources
Resume & Cover Letter Development and Completion
High School Juniors and Seniors
(Must be at least 16 years old)
Stamford residents who are legal to work in the United States
Work Experience
140 hours of real-world experience across a wide range of fields, from finance and healthcare to construction and education and much more! Working 28 hours a week Mon-Thu, with Friday leadership class.
Who is Eligible?
Commit to all of the 6-week program including orientation dates and Friday workshops.
No exception will be made!
Student Application
Your Next Opportunity Starts Here!
APPLICATIONS OPENS
APPLICATIONS CLOSES
December 1, 2026
January 31, 2027
*Check all important info below before applying *
IMPORTANT DATES
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IMPORTANT DATES -
Interviews/Acceptance
March 2027-May 2027
Please bring a copy of your resume.
Orientation week
Monday June 21. 2027 - Thursday June 24, 2027
Internship Starts
Monday June 28th, 2027
Closing Ceremony
Friday July 30th, 2027
*All listed dates are mandatory and an important part of the MYEP experience. Please review the dates carefully before applying. If you are unable to commit to attending all required dates due to outside circumstances, you will not be eligible to participate in the program.
Resume
As you approach your junior and senior years of high school, a strong resume is important for jobs, college, internships, and future opportunities. Your resume is more than a list of what you’ve done, it’s your chance to show your skills and experience. Make your resume stand out! Use the resume example below as a guide and include the suggested action verbs to make your experience sound clear, professional, and strong.
The Mayor’s Youth Employment Program highly recommends using these resources when creating or updating your resume. Don’t forget to Always save and submit your resume as a PDF!
Follow the format. Use strong words. Show what you can do!
