Summer Youth Program
Earn $1,200+ This Summer
Are you a high school student between the ages of 15-19? You can earn at minimum $1,200 while investing in yourself and your future.
CareerSource Central Florida believes you have what it takes to achieve your dreams and create a brighter future.
This summer, get to know careers and college life, get training for a specific career, or earn wages working a job.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Youth Program. Thank you for your interest and understanding!
You can gain early access to apply for Summer 2024 when the interest form becomes available on this page later this year.
Are you a 2023 Summer Youth Program participant?
Access the participant portal for FAQs, schedules, and more.
Choose From Three Program Tracks
Try out a day-in-the-life in careers
- Earn up to a $1,200 incentive
- 5-weeks getting to know careers
- Discover college life & financial aid
Build a project portfolio to get gigs
- Earn up to a $1,200 incentive
- 5-weeks training for a career
- Get out & explore workplaces
Gain resume-worthy work experience
• Earn $15/hr for 30 hr week
• 5-week paid internship
• Potential to work beyond 5 weeks
You’ll earn up to $1,200 in incentives while learning about these careers and industries.
| Partner | Program Name | Career Industries Demonstrated | What you'll learn | Location | Start Date/End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Technical College | "Exploring the Trades 2023" | Public Safety, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Health Science | Firefighter/EMT-Combined, Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional Officer and 911 Public Safety Communications, Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts, Enterprise Desktop & Mobile Support and Cloud Computing, CNC Production Specialist, and Pharmacy Technician and Medical Assisting. | June 5, and 12-29 hosted at 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726 Jun 6-8 hosted at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, FL 32778 | Summer A June 5th - June 30th |
| Orange Technical College | OTC Career Explore Program | Building Construction, Health Services, Hospitality/Culinary, Manufacturing Technology and Information Technology | Overview and exploration of career options and high wage careers; instruction and training, information on careers and exploratory activities related to specific fields of study. | South Campus, 2900 W Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809 West Campus, 955 E. Story Rd Winter Garden, FL 34787 | Summer A June 5th - June 30th |
| Osceola Technical College | Skill-Up! Osceola Explore Program | Business operations, Architecture/Operations, Hospitality Human Services, Architecture/Construction and Healthcare | Daily activities within the designated career cluster receiving hands experimental learning; learn about a specific career field. | 501 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Map | Summer A June 5th - June 30th |
| Valencia College Orange-West | Explore Your College & Career Options | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology and Transportation & Logistics | Exposure to industries that have high demand and high wage career opportunities. | 12350 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832 1800 S Kirkman Rd Orlando, FL 32811 8600 Valencia College Ln Orlando, FL 32825 | Summer A June 5th - June 30th |
| Valencia College Orange-West | Explore Your College & Career Options | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology and Transportation & Logistics | Exposure to industries that have high demand and high wage career opportunities. | 1800 S Kirkman Rd Orlando, FL 32811 | Summer B July 10th - August 4th |
| Valencia College Osceola Campus | Explore Your College & Career Options | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology and Transportation & Logistics | Exposure to industries that have high demand and high wage career opportunities. | 3255 Pleasant Hill Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746 | Summer A June 5th - June 30th |
| Valencia College Osceola Campus | Explore Your College & Career Options | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology and Transportation & Logistics | Exposure to industries that have high demand and high wage career opportunities. | 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Summer B July 10th - August 4th |
| Seminole State College | Explore and Learn 2023 | Hospitality, Public Safety, Healthcare, Construction and Information Technology | Interactive programming with current industry professionals, as well as hands on activities and industry certification opportunities, where appropriate. | 100 Weldon Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773 Map | Summer B July 10th - August 4th |
| Florida Math Institute | STEAM Careers for the Techy & Hands-on Learner | Modeling & Simulation, mechanical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Built Environment/Energy Control Management, Photonics Engineering and Health Science (Radiography or Phlebotomy) | Introduce post-secondary, exploratory learning opportunities. Also, understand the math courses and persistence needed to succeed at college & careers in this field. | 325 Ocoee Apopka Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761 Map | Summer A June 5th - June 30th |
| Florida Math Institute | STEAM Careers for the Techy & Hands-on Learner | Modeling & Simulation, mechanical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Built Environment/Energy Control Management, Photonics Engineering and Health Science (Radiography or Phlebotomy) | Introduce post-secondary, exploratory learning opportunities. Also, understand the math courses and persistence needed to succeed at college & careers in this field. | 325 Ocoee Apopka Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761 Map | Summer B July 10th - August 4th |
Partners
You’ll earn up to $1,200 in incentives while training for a career.
| Partner | What You'll Learn | County | Location | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sustainability/Environmental | All participants will be invited to join Sustainability Testing and Analysis supporting communities in need. Participants will manage a community project in Azalea Park. | Orange County | 26 Willow Dr, Orlando, FL, 32807 Itinerary | Term B July 10th - August 4th |
| Christ The King Hospitality/Culinary/Non Culinary | Participants will learn front desk, work banquet and catering, lodging, culinary, and event facilities from experienced managers and leader. | Seminole County | (Canterbury Retreat) 1601 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 | Term B July 10th - August 4th |
| Christ The King Business Management | Participants will manage a community project in Clermont and will be given the opportunity to shadow Chamber Members in Lake County. Participates will also participate in mock interviews with managers and leaders at host site. | Lake County | 574 W. Montrose St. Clermont, FL 34711 | Term B July 10th - August 4th |
| Tech Sassy Girlz Technology/Software | Students will be introduced to the curriculum for software development and web design and will be asked to select a track to focus on during the IT Accelerator. | Orange County | 601 W. Livingston Street Orlando, FL 32801 | Term A June 5th - June 30th |
| Tech Sassy Girlz Technology/Software | Students will be introduced to the curriculum for software development and web design and will be asked to select a track to focus on during the IT Accelerator. | Orange County | 601 W. Livingston Street Orlando, FL 32801 | Term B July 10th - August 4th |
| Tech Sassy Girlz Technology/Software | Students will be introduced to the curriculum for software development and web design and will be asked to select a track to focus on during the IT Accelerator. | Osceola County | 2300 S. Poinciana Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34758 | Term A June 5th - June 30th |
| Tech Sassy Girlz Technology/Software | Students will be introduced to the curriculum for software development and web design and will be asked to select a track to focus on during the IT Accelerator. | Osceola County | 2300 S. Poinciana Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34758 | Term B July 10th - August 4th |
| Tech Sassy Girlz Technology/Software | Students will be introduced to the curriculum for software development and web design and will be asked to select a track to focus on during the IT Accelerator. | Seminole County | TBA | Term B July 10th - August 4th |
| Florida Prosperity Partnership Hospitality/Innovation Program | Participants will work in a Think Tank atmosphere to craft solutions to problems within the hospitality industry in Central Florida, as well as use these solutions to craft a piece of a larger event plan for a convening held at the end of the program, all while learning about the many job roles within the hospitality industry itself. | Seminole County | 100 Weldon Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773 Itinerary | Term B July 10th - August 4th |
| Florida Prosperity Partnership Hospitality/Innovation Program | Participants will work in a Think Tank atmosphere to craft solutions to problems within the hospitality industry in Central Florida, as well as use these solutions to craft a piece of a larger event plan for a convening held at the end of the program, all while learning about the many job roles within the hospitality industry itself. | Orange County | 5445 Forbes Place Orlando, 32812 Itinerary | Term A June 5th - June 30th |
| Florida Prosperity Partnership Video Production/Business Management | Participants will create content together (Hype House Style!), taking part on camera and behind the scenes, engaging in design-thinking, storyboarding, production techniques, editing strategies, marketing concepts, and more, all while learning the fundamentals of a financial capability topic of their choice that they feel their chosen demographic is uninformed of. | Orange County | 5445 Forbes Place Orlando, 32812 Itinerary | Term A June 5th -June 30th |
| Osceola Tech College Stem Software | Participants will have the opportunity to earn an industry certification that will lead to a high wage, high skill job in the IT field. The program assumes some basic understanding of computers. It provides a strong foundation for students seeking this industry certification which enables entry-level IT jobs. | Osceola County | 501 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Map | Term A June 5th - June 30th |
| Osceola Tech College Stem Software and Logistics | This summer bootcamp is reminiscent of the other OTech offering but is meant for individuals with even less computer experience. In this offering, participants will learn very basic computer programming and IT management topics and will also learn entrepreneurship/other softer skills. | Osceola County | 501 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Map | Term A June 5th - June 30th |
| Valencia College Hospitality/Culinary | Participants will learn basic skills in culinary and sanitation/safety. For the culinary portion of the course, students will learn how to properly prepare a variety of delicious dishes. Opportunity to earn ServSafe Food Handler certification. | Orange County | Downtown Orlando Campus: 500 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801 | Term A June 5th - June 29th 2:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Valencia College Hospitality/Culinary | Participants will learn basic skills in culinary and sanitation/safety. For the culinary portion of the course, students will learn how to properly prepare a variety of delicious dishes. Opportunity to earn ServSafe Food Handler certification. | Orange County | Downtown Orlando Campus: 500 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801 | Term B July 10th - August 3rd 2:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Valencia College Healthcare | Hands-on training and learn basic medical terminology. Earn American Heart CPR/First Aid & NHA Personability certifications. This class is hybrid with Monday and Wednesday on campus, Tuesday and Thursday on zoom. | Osceola County | HYBRID: M, W - 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34744; T, TR - Zoom | Term A June 5th - June 29th 9am - 2pm |
| Valencia College Healthcare | Hands-on training and learn basic medical terminology. Earn American Heart CPR/First Aid & NHA Personability certifications. This class is hybrid with Monday and Wednesday on campus, Tuesday and Thursday on zoom. | Orange County | HYBRID: M, W - 8600 Valencia College Ln Orlando, FL 32825; T, TR - Zoom | Term B July 10th - August 3rd 9am - 2pm |
| Valencia College IT Programming and Coding | Participants will gain familiarity with the features and capabilities of programming/coding so that they understand how to write, debug, and maintain well-formed code. Students will create their own websites and build video games. Opportunity to earn HTML & CSS Coding Specialist. | Osceola County | 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Term A June 5th - June 29th 9am-2pm |
| Valencia College IT Programming and Coding | Participants will gain familiarity with the features and capabilities of programming/coding so that they understand how to write, debug, and maintain well-formed code. Students will create their own websites and build video games. Opportunity to earn HTML & CSS Coding Specialist. | Osceola County | 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Term B July 10th - August 3rd 9am-2pm |
| Valencia College Logistics and Manufacturing | Learn about planning, management and movement of people, materials and products. Program provides participants with introductory skill building activities in Welding, Machining, Industrial Automation, and Circuit Board Soldering. Earn Certified Logistics Associate certification. | Osceola County | 1099 Cross Prairie Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744 | Term A June 5th - June 29th 9am-2pm |
| Mayor Jerry L. Demings County Careers Showcase | Participants will gain exposure to careers in Public Infrastructure, Public Safety, Social Services & Support Systems through daily field trips to various Orange County Government department facilities. Students will partake in innovative, creative and real-world based activities to gain an understanding of public sector jobs and careers through local County Government. | Orange County | Homebase: 528 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801 (room number 255) Daily field trips | Term A June 5th - June 30th Mon.-Fri., 8am - 5pm |
Partners
You’ll gain real-life work experience at a job with a local employer. Work 30 hours a week earning $15/hr.
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Be a Community Partner
Does your organization engage with a large group of enrolled high school students ages 15 – 19 who would want to learn more about our Summer Youth Program?
To request a Summer Youth Program informational session please email us at summeryouthprogram@careersourcecf.com.
Summer Youth Program Experience Track: Paid Internships
High school students aged 15-19 gain resume-worthy experience and earn $15/hr working a job at a local employer. To apply for CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program, visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/. Students receive work readiness training to prepare for their paid internship and mentorship from seasoned professionals to learn about team building, financial literacy, soft skills, and more.
Experience Track
Paid Internships
Summer Youth Program Engage Track: Train for a Career, Build a Portfolio & Get Gigs
High school students aged 15-19 earn up to $1,200 while training for a career. To apply for CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program, visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/. For 5 weeks, students will get out and explore workplaces, build a project portfolio to get gigs, and get a head start in their career of interest.
Engage Track
Train for a Career
Summer Youth Program Explore Track: Try Out Different Careers & Explore College Life
High school students aged 15-19 earn up to $1,200 while exploring career choices available to them. To apply for CareerSource Central Florida's Summer Youth Program, visit https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/career-seekers/young-adults/summer-youth-program/ For 5 weeks, students will explore college and campus life, try out a day-in-the-life in careers, and learn what careers they are or aren't interested in.
Explore Track
Try Out Different Careers
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