Detroit Grow Detroit's Young Talent, the city's summer work experience program, kicked off its ninth year Tuesday with a goal of providing more than 8,000 summer jobs. Home - SER Metro-Detroit If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Grade Level. The registration portal will be open until May 31. All rights reserved (About Us). Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Mr. Beal isnt out to dismantle any of the boys dreams. Through the efforts of GDYT, Mayor Mike Duggan and countless philanthropic, corporate and community leaders, Detroit is placing its youth on the road to success, said Dierk L. Hall, president and CEO of Connect Detroit. All material is the property of the City of Detroit and may only be used with permission. (MLive File Photo). Please subscribe here. Set yourself up for success by creating a work-ready email, gathering your Social Security Card, Birth Certificate and Unexpired Government or School Issued Picture ID. This is accomplished by combining resources from philanthropic partners, premier workforce development programs, area businesses, and the City of Detroit to create pathways for future success. GDYT youth will also receive bus passes to assist with transportation throughout the summer. Program aims to match young Detroiters with summer jobs - WDIV Youth participants must be permanent residents of the City of Detroit and be eligible to work in the United States. Youth Support: Youth are supported throughout the summer by their assigned GDYT Youth Specialist who provides ongoing training throughout the summer and helps the young person have a successful summer in the workplace. Organizations interested in becoming a sponsor or providing summer work experiences for Detroit youth may also register at the GDYT website. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Career Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Detroit Schools Guide Examples of jobs include: community cleanups, event planning, accounting, retail and the Junior Police or Fire Cadets to name a few. National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention Communities: Detroit 2470 Collingwood St., Detroit MI [email protected]. For information about the City of Detroit's Web site, email the Web Editor. DTE has been a partner since the programs launch in 2015. Career paths and training opportunities, Interviewing, resume writing,computer skillsworkshops, City to host Getting Detroit Back to Work Recruitment Event. The exact amount of ARPA funds being used this year will be determined prior to the start of the summer work experience. Apply online through our website during our open enrollment period. Youth participants must be permanent residents of the City of Detroit and be eligible to work in the United States. Copyright 2001-2023 by City of Detroit Youth Recruitment and Matching: Eligible young people are recruited through local schools, community organizations and the citys workforce development system. 8,048 Detroit youth were employed through GDYT during the 2021 program, the seventh straight year of exceeding the programs target of 8,000.