Buffalo, NY - Mayor Byron W. Brown announced the launch of the application period today for his Summer Youth Internship and Employment program for 2023. The program provides six weeks of employment and work-readiness training to youth in the city of Buffalo during the summer months, from July 10th through August 18th. Applying is easy. Interested youth can apply online at www.buffalony.gov/MSYAPP. Completed applications are due by Friday, March 31st.
“My Administration remains committed to preparing city youth, of every background, to enter the workforce,” said Mayor Brown. “I am proud that we were able to continue this pioneering program over the last few years, a remarkable achievement given the many challenges our community faced, particularly in 2022. I want to recognize our many great partners for their commitment to providing opportunities for our city’s future leaders under such challenging and changing circumstances. Together, we provided valuable work experience to over 1,600 city youth last year, 28,600 since 2006. We are pleased to keep this strong tradition going, by implementing another year of summer employment which will provide life-changing pathways to career success.”
Youth can apply online at www.buffalony.gov/MSYAPP. To be eligible for Mayor Brown’s Summer Youth Internship and Employment Program, youth must be a City of Buffalo resident, between the ages of 14 and 21. Each participant will be screened, assessed, and receive job readiness, life skills and financial literacy training. The City of Buffalo’s Division for Youth will provide youth counselors who will serve as monitors and provide program support for everyone participating in the program. College Students are encouraged to apply.
In order to determine your eligibility for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Internship and Employment Program, copies of the below items must be returned with your completed application:
- Working Papers (obtained from your school’s counselor) for all youth under age 18
- Ages 14-15 (Blue Card)
- Ages 16-17 (Green Card)
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Buffalo Residency (Utility Bills, Lease Agreement)
- Family Income
- Social Security Card
- Attending School (Most recent School Report Card or Transcript)
Private sector businesses are encouraged to participate in Mayor Brown’s Summer Youth Internship and Employment Program by hiring youth who have submitted applications with the Mayor’s Program. Those businesses that hire city youth may also be eligible for tax credits. Not-for-profit and Community-based organizations can also participate by providing a structured and supervised work environment for the summer and, through sponsorship and donations, the City of Buffalo will subsidize the wages of youth employed in these areas.
If you have any questions regarding Mayor Brown’s Summer Youth Internship and Employment Program application process, please call (716) 851-5887.
