Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair Set For March 12

Press release from the City of Evanston:

The City of Evanston will celebrate 30 years of youth employment through the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) this year, where Evanston youth age 14 to 18 years are encouraged to find their perfect summer job. The program's Job Fair will take place on Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

"I am honored to continue this tradition as our youth, now more than ever, need positive activities to explore throughout the summer, not to mention the ability to earn money while learning and having fun," said Mayor Biss.

Call for employers

Last year, employer partners helped to provide over 350 summer jobs and paid virtual opportunities for Evanston youth. This year, the City is encouraging even more local businesses to participate in the program. Interested employers must complete the 2022 MSYEP Job Request Form or visit cityofevanston.org/MSYEPemployer.

Call for youth participants

New this year, youth will have the ability to earn a higher hourly wage and acquire a number of certifications that will allow them to increase their marketability.

Youth must register to participate in the job fair at cityofevanston.org/summerjob. Those interested in skipping the job fair line can attend one virtual Job Readiness Training Session. Registration is required at cityofevanston.org/JRT.

Call for volunteers

The City is seeking volunteers from the community to help run the job fair. Interested individuals should visit cityofevanston.org/MSYEPvolunteer.

The City of Evanston adheres to all COVID-19 precautions recommended by local, state, and federal entities. To ensure proper social distancing, limited groups of students will be allowed in each area at a time.

For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/MSYEP or call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.

This press release was produced by the City of Evanston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.