Summer Work Program

The Summer Work Program is a free summer program for 9-12th graders aged 14-19 where they can explore a career of interest, work with a mentor, and earn money! This program is operated in partnership with MassHire North Shore Career Center and Salem Public Schools. *Complete registrations by May 27th. Parent Registration is only needed for students aged 14-17.

Student Registration

Parent Registration

Summer Programs

Program Focuses

Personalized Component - Individual projects that match career interests!
Supportive Environment - Cohort meetings, peer partner encouragement & lasting friendships!
Innovative Programming - Job readiness workshops & leadership training!
Committed Mentors - 1:1 career mentor to help with projects!

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer as a Mentor

Work in the Program

Program Goals

Build Networks - Connect with peers, employers, mentors and the larger community
Learn New Skills - Develop workplace skills through workshops and hands-on learning
Explore Career Interests - Engage in challenging projects that connect to individual careers of interest

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Program Schedule

DATES - July 12th to August 18th
DAYS - Mondays to Thursdays

TIME - 10:00 to 3:30 PM

COHORT SCHEDULES

Adventurers (9th graders)

Explorers (10-11th graders)

Pathfinders (12th graders)

Trailblazers (13th graders)

Schedules can change.

DESCRIPTIONS

Cohort Meeting - Team building exercises and small group chats
Career Mentor Meeting - Chat with a matched mentor
Peer Partner Meeting - Chat and encourage a matched peer
Project Time - Design and develop a project that meets a real-world need
Career Readiness Workshop - Hands-on learning in workplace skills
Career Enrichment Workshop - Hands-on activities in career fields
Mindfulness Session - Relaxing and recharging activities
Adventurer Session - Prepare for the adventures of high school
Explorers Session - Explore skills for high school
Pathfinders Session - Discover future paths to succeed
Trailblazers Session - Learn skills to trek on a new journey

Program Design

Students work 120 hours during the summer. Program components include:

Self-paced and interactive career readiness training
Project based learning aligned with student career interests
Career mentor for weekly advising on the career field and project feedback
LEAP facilitator for ongoing support

Additional Benefits

Hourly rate at minimum wage
Daily lunch
Transportation assistance available to students who are more than 1 mile from the program location
Friendly staff and community volunteers
District COVID safety protocols in place

Student Eligibility

Open to income-eligible high schoolers aged 14-19 residing on the North Shore, with priority given to students from economically disadvantaged households, English Learners, students of color, and first-generation-to-college students. Students are welcome regardless of documentation status.
Admission to the program requires completion of paperwork to LEAP and MassHire North Shore Career Center.