Career Advancement - SPYC

This is a resource connecting Saint Paul Youth with jobs and internships across the city.  

www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/right-track

YJ1 internships- Right Track YJ1 provides paid summer work experience in parks, libraries, and nonprofits. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/right-track/youth/yj1 

YJ2 internships- Right Track YJ2 provides paid summer internships and focuses on developing work skills and exposure to specific career paths. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/right-track/youth/yj2

This is a program connecting low-income youth ages 14-24 to jobs. 

mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/find-a-job/targeted-services/youth-employment/mn-youth-program.jsp 

The Minnesota State Fair is a great week-long opportunity, and while most jobs operate through private vendors, you can also apply for jobs like tickets. www.mnstatefair.org/get-involved/employment/

• Job portal: secure4.entertimeonline.com/ta/6121938.careers?CareersSearch 

Working as a lifeguard at Phalen, Como Pool, or Highland Pool is great work experience, and you can be hired if you pursue the Lifeguard/CPR First Aid certificate offered at the following locations.

• Great River Water Park (hired after training) - www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/lifeguard-training
• YMCA - www.ymcanorth.org/swimming/certifications_and_training/lifeguard_training

This is a 6-week summer internship for students interested in biomedical engineering careers at the University of Minnesota. https://cse.umn.edu/bme/bme-high-school-internship-program

Right Track YJPro connects youth and young adults with advanced internships and training opportunities through strategic partner organizations that build skills for specific careers. 

https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/right-track/youth/yjpro 

The Step Up program provides summer internship opportunities for youth ages 14-21 from Minneapolis who have not yet enrolled in a post-secondary opportunity.

diversity.umn.edu/resources/step-program-u-m

Throughout the course of a week, in Saint Paul, High School Page Program participants are engaged in a wide variety of activities designed to provide them with an understanding of the legislative process, state government, public policy, public service, politics, and much more!

www.house.mn.gov/sergeant/overview 

Tuition-free emergency medical technician (EMT) certification program for St. Paul residents aged 18-24.

www.stpaul.gov/departments/fire-emergency-medical-services/paramedicsems-operations/ems-academy 

Introduces young people to civic engagement and potential career pathways in local government while providing Saint Paul boards and commissions with support and structure to actively include young people in the decision-making process.

www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-centers/parks-recreation-programs/youth-boards 

Established in 2006, the Saint Paul Youth Commission is where young people learn to enhance their civic leadership, work in partnership with elected officials and stakeholders, represent their peers, and advocate for youth voice in decision-making. This is a program that meets from September through April every other Wednesday.

www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-centers/parks-recreation-programs/youth-commission 

This is the general application for volunteering at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation. There are numerous opportunities you can sign up for, including coaching, helping at community events, and doing neighborhood cleanups.  

www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteer 

Want to volunteer to organize books or tutor at your local Saint Paul Public Library? This is a great opportunity to do so with flexible hours. 

www.volgistics.com/appform/1253265407 

This is a summer youth volunteer program for anyone from 8th to 12th grade interested in zoology. It requires a full application and interview but provides valuable skills and you would have access to future opportunities through Como Zoo.

comozooconservatory.org/support-us/naturewalk

Similar to the program at Como Zoo, you would be a zoo camp counselor and be between the ages of 13-17. 

mnzoo.org/get-involved/volunteer

Teaching, counseling, and community event planning are all volunteering opportunities at dodge nature center. 

www.dodgenaturecenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/individual 

You have to be at least 16 to participate in this position, and you will monitor polling stations.

www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting/election-judges/election-judge-information 

This organization aims at packaging meals to end hunger in countries like Haiti or Honduras, and lets anyone above the age of 5 participate in their packing events.  

www.fmsc.org