2025 Summer Youth Employment Program

The 2025 Summer Youth Employment program provides employment opportunities to youth ages 14 -18 in families who meet the specified eligibility criteria. To be eligible for the program, the families income cannot exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

All applications will be submitted online during the period February 01, 2025 – September 30, 2025. The number of applications processed and children served will be contingent upon funding.  Applications will be reviewed and processed in chronological order of submission. No applications will be considered if they are submitted outside the specified timeframe. 

Applicants who are approved for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment program will receive an approval notice in the mail. Applicants who are denied due to ineligibility or lack of funding will receive a denial notice in the mail.


Who Qualifies?

To be considered for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment program:

    • You must complete an on-line application and submit all requested documentation to Richland County Job & Family Services to be considered for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment program..
    • Income, citizenship, residency are some of the factors required to determine eligibility. 

What Do You Need to Apply for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program?

    • Complete and SIGN the on-line Application
    • Submit copies of four consecutive paystubs (if paid weekly) or two consecutive pay stubs (if paid bi-weekly) or other income verification. 
    • Copies of Birth Certificates and Social Security cards for all members of the household.
    • The documents can be submitted to OMJ-Richland@jfs.ohio.gov 

NOTICE: Unsigned applications may not be processed

 

 

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Request a 2025 Richland County Summer Youth Employment Program application.

To get started, please fill out the quick questions below. We'll provide you with a link to a fillable program application.

Please note that the answers you provide on this form will not affect your eligibility or enrollment in the 2025 Richland County Summer Youth Program. All responses are strictly for informational purposes and will be kept confidential. Completing this form does not guarantee or exclude participation in the program.

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