Escambia County’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to Escambia County youth ages 16-24 interested in an opportunity to receive paid work experience this summer.
The brainchild of Commissioner Lumon May has helped hundreds of youth earn valuable work experience. Several later found jobs with the county.
Online applications are available now at MyEscambia.com/youthemployment until Monday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Physical applications are not available. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Qualified youth who are accepted into ECSYEP will be able to work up to 30 hours a week, with positions available in various county departments along with the Escambia County School District, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector’s Office and Supervisor of Elections Office. Participants will also receive job readiness training before job placement as well as post-employment briefings.
Last summer, over 200 youth participated in the program, working in county departments including Engineering, Public Safety, Escambia County Area Transit, West Florida Public Libraries and more. Read more about their experience here.
Limited positions are available. Requirements for the program are as follows:
- Must submit a complete application packet by the prescribed deadline.
- Must be a resident of Escambia County, Fla., at the time of application and for the duration of program participation.
- Must complete up-front job readiness preparatory training classes.
- Must complete post-employment debriefing sessions.
- Must not have any felony convictions.
- If enrolled in school, must submit enrollment verification.
- Must be between the ages of 16 years old and 24 years old at the time of enrollment.
- Must show proof of identity (state-issued driver’s license or state ID card).
- Must show proof of address.
- Must meet the hiring criteria of the temporary employment agency.
- Must submit a completed application with all supporting required documentation to be considered.
- Must attend the end of the Summer Youth Program Award Ceremony.
For additional information, please call Neighborhood and Human Services at 850-595-3927 or 850-595-1620.