Help Wanted: The 2019 Hire Houston Program Is Taking Applications

HOUSTON — It's not too early to start looking for that summer job. In fact, the 2019 Hire Houston Youth jobs program is already taking applications

All youth ages 16 to 24 in the Houston area can apply for paid jobs and internships in many kinds of industries, non-profit organizations and businesses as well as City of Houston government.

“Hire Houston Youth empowers young people from many walks of life to ‘earn and learn’ as they plan and train for full-time jobs in Houston’s dynamic economy,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

The program, which was launched in 2016, is an online portal that lists jobs and internships, which in some cases provide vital skills training.

Selected applicants will be paid at least $8 per hour for at least 7 weeks during the summer, and some employers are seeking immediate help.

Some of the employers who are partnering with the City include:

• McDonalds
• United Airlines
• Texas Department of Transportation
• Houston Airport System
• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• iT’z Pizza
• Houston Community College
• Goodwill Industries
• Workforce Solutions

Companies such as American Pool Houston are looking to hire 400 lifeguards at various community pools, and non-profit organizations like Urban Enrichment Institute, Houston Food Bank are also looking to fill positions.

Jobseekers can click here to find the Hire Houston website, then click on the “youth” tab, create an account, and choose a job to apply for.

Turner also encourages youth to follow Hire Houston Youth on social media on Instagram and Twitter @hireHOUyouth.

Employers and non-profit organizations are also encouraged to check out the Hire Houston website here to create an employer account.

In lieu of providing summer jobs, employers can make a tax deductible $2,500 donation to sponsor a subsidized youth to work at a non-profit organization, and/or become vendor at a job or career fair.

In addition to participating in Hire Houston Youth, young people will have the chance to seek employment by participating in summer job and career fairs at City of Houston multi-service centers, Lone Star College - Victory campus, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston Food Bank, and other locations. Voter registration and resources for youth and families will be on site.

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