The Mayor's Youth Employment Program

A paid six-week summer internship program run by the Stamford Mayor's Office for Stamford high school juniors and seniors who live in the city and are authorized to work in the U.S. Participants get 140 hours of real-world work experience plus 27 hours of mandatory leadership workshops on Fridays. The internship runs from late June through July, and applicants prepare a resume and cover letter and interview.

Offered by Stamford Mayor’s Office. Internship for high school students in Connecticut, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Engineering, STEM, Computer Science, Arts, Business, Policy, Civic Leadership, Humanities, Education, Environment, Writing, Health, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Connecticut.
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 Mayor's Youth Employment Program

When is the The Mayor's Youth Employment Program deadline?

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

Is The Mayor's Youth Employment Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to The Mayor's Youth Employment Program?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Connecticut. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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