The Summer Youth Employment Program

A paid summer job training program run by Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton, New Jersey, for rising high school sophomores and juniors in Sussex County. Teens get paid work experience at a community work site plus training in resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and workplace etiquette. It runs from July to August, and income and residency guidelines apply, with the program aimed at students from low-income households.

Offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. Internship for high school students in Newton, New Jersey, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Writing, Civic Leadership, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Newton, New Jersey.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about The Summer Youth Employment Program

When is the The Summer Youth Employment Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is The Summer Youth Employment Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to The Summer Youth Employment Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Newton, New Jersey. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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