Education Programs
Through our partnership with the City of Jacksonville’s Kids Hope Alliance, the Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership program provides eligible participants with paid internships and work-related experiences that prepare them to succeed in employment.
The goal of the MYAWP program is to build a quality talent pipeline for our local economy by connecting young adults with education and career pathways that prepare them to meet the skill demands of employers while leading them to workforce success.
We partner with local businesses to employ and train participants. Each participant and employer will work with a Job Coach who will assist in the employment process, provide support and training, and be a liaison between the participant and employer. In addition to employment, participants will develop social skills, learn work norms and culture, understand career pathways, build professional networks, and learn to manage money.
If you are a participant interested in applying for the MYAWP program, you must meet the eligibility requirements.
You may be eligible if you live in Duval County and meet one of the following criteria, 16–21 years old and enrolled in school (22 for youth with special needs), 16–24 years old and currently not enrolled in school, not working, or at risk of becoming disconnected due to documented barriers.
Submission of an application to the Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership (MYAWP) does not guarantee placement in a paid internship. The summer 2026 application will remain open from 4/29/26 to 5/20/26; however, internship opportunities are limited and demand is expected to exceed available slots.
Selection is based on multiple factors, including eligibility, application completeness, responsiveness, and alignment with program priorities. To expand access to available opportunities, priority consideration may be given to applicants who have not previously participated in MYAWP, as well as those residing in designated Opportunity Zones. Previous participants remain eligible and are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who are not selected for a Summer 2026 internship may be placed on a waitlist and considered for future opportunities as they arise, including Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 programming.
MYAWP reserves the right to manage application volume and selection processes in alignment with program capacity. Applicants will be notified of their status as selections are finalized.
MYAWP provides equal opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.
EMPLOYERS
The Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership partners with local businesses and organizations to provide employment for youth and young adults.
A MYAWP Job Coach will work with each employer to recruit, train, and equip participants for successful employment, and serves as a liaison between the business and participant.
As a MYAWP partner, we handle participant recruitment, placement, orientation, onboarding, and more! Our job coaches work as the liaison between business partners and participants to ensure the program experience is beneficial for all involved. This allows the employer the opportunity to:
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