City of Cambridge: Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP)
Overview
A six-week paid summer employment program for youth ages 14–18 offering work placements in public sector and non-profit organizations across Cambridge, Massachusetts, with enrichment activities including college tours and financial literacy training.
At a glance
Deadline
May 8177 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul6 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Cambridge, MA
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Applications reviewed; priority given to students eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and those from lower-income families.
Application requirements
Age
Must be 14 years old through summer after completing high school
Residency
Must be Cambridge resident
Work Authorization
Must be eligible to work in the US; documentation required (birth certificate, Social Security card, and photo ID/report card/medical record OR US passport and Social Security card OR Resident Alien Card and Social Security card)
Attendance
May not miss more than 5 program days out of 6 weeks
Cost & sessions
Participants are paid minimum wage ($15.00/hour in 2025) for 20 hours per week; no tuition charged.
Financial aid
Not applicable; participants are paid employees.
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