Are you between the ages of 14-21 and looking for summer employment?! If so, we have available positions, ranging from $16.25-$18.75/hour, for income eligible youth at multiple different town departments and local businesses! Applications were extended and are due Friday, June 16th!
The Milford Youth Center is accepting applications from youth for summer work opportunities for multiple different municipal departments! This opportunity is possible through YouthWorks, a state-funded youth employment program that helps teens and young adults get the skills and experience needed to find and keep jobs. Participants take part in paid short-term work placements at public, private, and non-profit worksites. The program serves income-eligible youth aged 14 to 21 living in targeted cities across the Commonwealth. This amazing opportunity is offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and administered statewide by the Commonwealth Corporation. Locally it is coordinated through the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board and managed on their behalf in Worcester by the Worcester Community Action Council, in Milford by the Milford Youth Center, and in Southbridge by the Center of Hope.
- Applicants for our locations must be between the ages of 14 and 25
- Applicants must fit the State mandated low-income / at-risk criteria
- Applicants must provide a signed copy of their Social Security card
- Applicants must complete the application process
- Applicants must have a CORI check if 18+
- Work Permit required for youth under 18
Positions are available at various Town Hall Departments, including the Milford Youth Center, Parks Department and the Facilities Department. We will also be having positions available at various outside businesses. If any local municipal departments and/or businesses would like to participate in this program in the future please let us know!
Current placement locations:
- Milford Youth Center -Filled!
- Double Bubble Laundromat – Filled!
- Milford Facilities Department – Filled!
- Milford Parks Department – Filled!
- Milford Town Hall – Filled!
- Milford Food Service Department – Filled!
- Nutriforia Nutrition – Filled!
- Milford TV – Filled!
- Vernon Grove Cemetery – Filled!
- Platinum Enterprises – Filled!
- Milford Summer Basketball – Filled!
To apply online, click here or any questions and/or to set up an interview please email milfordyouthworks@gmail.com
The Youth Center is able to oversee and offer these employment opportunities through the Commonwealth Corporation under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts YouthWorks Program and MassHire Central Career Center . The Youth Center received a $203,127.74 contract from the State to run this program during the summer, in which we are very grateful for!