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In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
Cleveland-Area Youth Summer Opportunities
Y.O.U. Summer Youth
Employment Program
Y.O.U. Pathways
Internship Program
OhioMeansJobs
Youth Resource Center
Youth 14-18 register online at www.youthopportunities.org
Registration starts: Early February
Registration closes: Late April/Early May
Email: [email protected] or Call: 216-776-3900
Career Exploration Internships focused on career pathways
*Required minimum GPA and good attendance record. Must complete application,
essay, and orientation bootcamp.
Email: Brian Rosen, Internship Coordinator - [email protected]
Young adults ages 14-23 get assistance with education and employment needs. Services
include connection to education and training, work readiness training, career
exploration, and supportive services to remove barriers to employment. Open Mon-Fri
10am-5pm for individual drop-ins, scheduled appointments, and group workshops
1020 Bolivar Rd. Cleveland, OH 44115 Rm. 211
216-664-3352
http://www.employmentconnection.us/en-US/youth.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/YRCatOMJCC
Alive on Purpose
Small group programs for ages 13-17 influence positive social, cognitive, emotional and
psychological development
All year long open enrollment program - registration is required
3705 Lee Rd Shaker Heights Ohio 44120
http://www.imaliveonpurpose.org/#!programs-new/c141y
Beech Brook
Teen Parenting Classes / Support Services
Carl B. Stokes Service Mall Rm. 2260, 6001 Woodland Ave Cleveland
216-391-4069
https://www.beechbrook.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Community and School-Based mentoring programs
http://www.wementoryouth.org/site/c.ckIXJdNNKlLaG/
b.7981533/k.8F65/Enroll_a_Little.htm
Boys and Girls Clubs of
Cleveland
http://www.clevekids.org/
BROADWAY CLUB
6114 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44127 | 216.883.4663
East Cleveland CLUB
14801 Shaw Ave. East Cleveland, OH 44112 | 216.681.2812
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ACADEMY
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
800 Linn Drive, Cleveland, OH 44108 | 216.268.6990 (school number)
HEIGHTS YOUTH CLUB
2065 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 | 216.321.CLUB
KING KENNEDY CLUB
2561 East 59th Street, Cleveland, OH 44104 | 216.881.4636
MT. PLEASANT CLUB
3689 East 131st Street, Cleveland, OH 44120 | 216.752.2450
ST. LUKE'S MANOR CLUB
11327 Shaker Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44104 | 216.400.8212
WEST SIDE CLUB
3340 Trowbridge Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44109 | 216.459.2697
Boy Scouts of America
Greater Cleveland Council
2241 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115 | (216) 861-6060
http://councils.scouting.org/council440
Catholic Charities
Cleveland
Youth and Young Adult Services:
Black Catholic Input
Boys and Girls Club
Co-ed Young Adult Softball Tournament
Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting
Fatima Summer Camp
National Catholic Collegiate Conference (NCCC)
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM)
Northeast Ohio Theology on Tap
Search
Strengths Training for Leadership
Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth
Teen Leadership
Teen Sexual Abstinence Program
The Cleveland Diocesan Committee for Girls’ Religious Programs
World Youth Day
Young Adults in the City
http://ccdocle.org/county-served/cuyahoga
Centers for Families and
Children
RapArt Youth Services – Prevention and Behavioral health programs for youth
Pamela Bradford, Director of Youth Services: 216/932-9497 x1103
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
http://www.thecentersohio.org/WhatWeDo/RapArtYouthServices.aspx
CEVEC (Cuyahoga East
Vocational Education
Consortium)
“Summer and Beyond” guide for students with disabilities
Cleveland Clinic
Young Business Leaders
Summer Internship
Program
9-week intensive program that provides participants with hands-on, experiential learning
opportunities. Participants work and learn alongside business and administrative leaders
in a health care environment to discover what it is like to be a "caregiver" in various roles
at Cleveland Clinic.
Entering 11th of 12th Grade, GPA 3.5+
http://www.mayfieldschools.org/Downloads/
2015%20Summer%20and%20Beyond%20Final%20(3).pdf
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/civiceducation/internships/home.asp?program=ybl
Cleveland Clinic –
Internship Programs
Wide variety of internship programs for youth grades 8-11.
GPA must be 3.0+, other eligibility requirements as listed
Applications open in November and are due in January
http://civiceducation.clevelandclinic.org/Internships/Summer-Internship-Programs(1).aspx
Cleveland Clinic - Junior
Ambassador Program
Summer Applications open in January and are due by early April
After School Program Applications open in August
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/about-cleveland-clinic/volunteer-services/juniorambassador-program
Cleveland MetroParks
Zoo – Zoo Crew
Zoo Crew teens (ages 13-17) assist in the Education Division by actively participating in
various conservation projects and interpreting.
Application deadline: Mid-March
http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Zoo/Education-Opportunities/Zoo-Crew-15.aspx
Cleveland Public Library
Page Program
Library jobs for youth and young adults
Applications open mid-March and close mid-April
Youth are required to complete the application, register for a time/location to take the
pre-employment test, then complete the test
https://ess.cpl.org/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Cleveland Public Library
Workshops and programs for teens including tech and college prep courses
http://cpl.org/Teens/
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
Cleveland Public Theater
– STEP Program
Student Theatre Enrichment Program – Bus ticket, meals, and stipend provided
Summer Auditions run mid-March through mid-April
http://www.cptonline.org/education/student-theatre-enrichment-program/
College Now Greater
Cleveland
College and career readiness programs including ImpACT the 216 and Early Action for
Allied Health Careers
Resource Center
50 Public Square, Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44113
216-241-5587 | http://www.collegenowgc.org/locate/community-based-programs/
Cuyahoga Community
College - Youth
Technology Academy
Prepares young people in grades 9-12 for technical and engineering careers by providing
them with academic, applied technical, and work readiness training.
2900 Community College Ave., MHCS 203 Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 987-4330
http://ytaccc.org/about
Cuyahoga Community
College Summer Camps
Cuyahoga Community College Summer Camps for children and teenagers are designed
to attract talented, smart, enthusiastic youth who are eager to learn about a wide
variety of things from cutting-edge technology, foreign language & culture, music, sports
and cinematography.
http://www.tri-c.edu/youth-programs/youth-summer-camps/index.html
Cuyahoga County Public
Library – Cuyahoga Works
Job and Career Services. Teen programming including workshops, summer camps,
college prep
https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Kids-Teens/Teens.aspx
Effective Leadership
Academy
In-School, after-school, and summer leadership Programs for Middle and High School
Students
http://www.effectivela.com/High-School--Programs.html
Esperanza
Mentoring, Tutoring, and Youth Leadership Programs
3104 W 25th St 4th floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
(216) 651-7178 | http://www.esperanzainc.org/
Girl scouts Northeast
Ohio
Leadership and training for girls grades K-12
http://www.gsneo.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program.html
Golden Ciphers
Teen leadership programs
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
5704 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 574-4888
goldenciphers.org/
Imani Youth Academy
Parent Information and
Tutoring Center
Free Tutoring for children K-12
Linking Employment,
Abilities and Potential
(LEAP) - Job Link & High
School/High Tech
Programs
Year-round programs designed for high school students with disabilities to help youth to
stay in school, matriculate, graduate, and gain employment and/or enroll in postsecondary education.
2545 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216.696.2716 | www.leapinfo.org
MYCOM – Youth
Leadership Programs by
Neighborhood
Central neighborhood:
Friendly Inn Settlement, Inc.
2386 Unwin Road, Cleveland 44104
216-431-7656 | www.friendlyinn.org
http://imaniyouthacademytutorialcenter.page.tl/Imani-Youth-Academy-ParentInformation-and-Tutorial-Center.htm
Clark-Fulton neighborhood:
Hispanic UMADAOP
3305 W. 25th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44109
(216) 459-1222| www.hispanicumadaop.org
Collinwood
Northeast Shores Development Corporation
17625 Grovewood, Cleveland, Ohio 44119
216-692-1388 x 31 | www.salvationarmyusa.org
Cudell neighborhood:
West Side Community House
9300 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216-771-7297 x 315 | www.wschouse.org
East Cleveland
East Cleveland Mayor’s Office: East Cleveland City Hall
14340 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, Ohio 44112
216-681-2208 | www.eastcleveland.org
Glenville Neighborhood:
Glenville High School
650 East 113th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44108
216-268-6000
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
Mt. Pleasant neighborhood:
Mt. Pleasant Community:
5246 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44127
216-554-5215
Parma neighborhood:
Parma City School District/ Parma Area Family-to-Family:
Hannah Building
11212 Snow Road, Room 1, Parma, OH 44130
440-842-7043 | http://www.parmacityschools.org/Page/2127
St. Clair-Superior neighborhood:
St. Clair-Superior Development Corp.
4205 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland 44103
216-881-0644 | www.stclairsuperior.org
Shaker Heights neighborhood:
Shaker Heights Youth Center:
17300 Van Aiken Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Phone: 216-752-9292
www.shakerheightsyouthcenter.org
www.mycomsouthshaker.org
Slavic Village neighborhood:
Slavic Village Development
5620 Broadway Ave., Cleveland 44127
216-429-1182 | 440-840-4857
www.slavicvillage.org
Union-Miles neighborhood:
Union Miles Development Corporation:
9250 Miles Park, Cleveland, Ohio 44105
216-341-0757 | www.unionmiles.org
West Park neighborhood:
Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp.
14703 Puritas Ave., Cleveland 44135
216-671-2710 | www.bpdc.org
New Bridge
FREE Afterschool and summer programs for teens (9th – 12th graders) in a state of the
art facility filled with the latest digital recording equipment, cameras, computers, and
supplies.
3634 Euclid Avenue Suite 100, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-867-9775 | http://www.newbridgecleveland.org/youth-programs/
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
Open Doors Academy
Developmental enrichment program and leadership academy for middle school and high
school students. We seek to nurture, protect, inspire, and challenge youth to reach their
full potential through meaningful out-of-school activities
Serves three high school communities: Euclid High School Campus– Euclid; Cleveland
Heights – University Heights High School Campus – Cleveland Heights; Cleveland High
School Campus
http://opendoorsacademy.org/
OSU Extension
4-H Programs and Summer Camp
The Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County
5320 Stanard Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44103
(216) 429-8200
http://cuyahoga.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/cuyahoga-county-4-h
Youth Advocacy and Leadership Coalition
www.empower-youth.org
Startingpoint / MYCOM
Search online or call for out-of-school time youth programs
216-575-0061
http://starting-point.org/MyCom.html
Partnership for a Safer
Cleveland
Youth Violence Prevention initiatives
216-523-1128
http://www.safercleveland.org/
University Circle – Future
Connections Summer
Internship Program
8 week summer study and internship experience for rising high school seniors
Current Juniors with 2.75+ GPA
Applications due in February
216-707-5027
http://www.universitycircle.org/futureconnections
University Hospitals –
Summer Youth Volunteer
Program
Designed for students age 15 to high school graduation. The purpose of the program is
to empower teens with leadership and communication skills and provide them with
exposure to the hospital environment, while contributing to the community.
Applications due mid-May
216-844-1504
http://www.uhhospitals.org/case/about/volunteer-services/summer-youth-volunteerprogram
Urban League of Greater
Cleveland
http://ulcleveland.com/index.php/programs/education
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
West Side Community
House - Sisterhood
Program
Summer of Sisterhood Program – 8 week Performance arts program for girls 10-18.
Applications due early May.
http://www.wschouse.org/index.php/youth/
Young Audiences –
Artworks Program
Fall and Spring Art-Based Afterschool Programs – 2 days per week
Summer Program: Apprentices are PAID
Applications available in February
Deadline to apply is March
http://arts-inspiredlearning.org/artworks/summer/
Youth Challenge
Year-round adapted sports and recreational programming for children with disabilities
440-892-1001
http://youthchallengesports.com/Main/Programs.aspx
Rec Center Summer
Activities
Central Recreation Center Baseball Program
2526 Central Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 Ages 9-18
Free
216-664-4241 Visit the center to register for activities
Open until filled
Stella Walsh Recreation Center Baseball
7345 Broadway Ave. Cleveland, OH 44105
Ages 15-16 Free, Open until filled
216-664-4685 Visit the center to register for activities
K. J. Kocaviv Recreation Center Baseball
6250 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44103 Ages 8-17
Free
216-664-4140 Visit the center to register for activities
Open until filled
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center Innercity Tennis Clinic
8611 Hough Ave Cleveland, OH 44127
216-339-5911
Ages 6-18
June, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Free Open until filled
Includes tennis, literacy, fitness and poetry slam components; Breakfast and lunch
provided for free
Fairfax Recreation Center Swimming and Soccer Programs
2355 E 82nd St
Cleveland, OH 44104 Ages 8-15
Schedules TBD Free Open until filledRyan,
216-664-4142 Visit the center to register for activities; free lunch program 12pm-1
Mon-Fri
Earle B. Turner
11300 Miles Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105
216-420-8353
Learn to Swim, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Baseball, Tee Ball Programs
Ages 8-17
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
Free, Open until filled. Visit the center to register for activities
Lonnie Burten Recreation Center
2511 East 46th St Cleveland, OH 44104
216-664-4139
Tackle Football Ages 6-15
Cheerleading Ages 6-14
Baseball
Ages 5-19
Boxing
Ages 8-adult
All FREE open until filled. Visit the center to register for activities
Summer Camps
Summer Camps in
Cleveland
Cuyahoga Community
College Summer Camps
Cleveland Cavaliers Youth
Summer Camps
Summer Music Camps
The Music Settlement
Great Lakes Science
Center Camps
The First Tee Teen Golf
Camp
Case Western Reserve
University - iD Tech Camps
List of camps:
http://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/list/summer-camp-cleveland-ohio/
Cuyahoga Community College Summer Camps for children and teenagers are designed
to attract talented, smart, enthusiastic youth who are eager to learn about a wide
variety of things from cutting-edge technology, foreign language & culture, music, sports
and cinematography.
http://www.tri-c.edu/youth-programs/youth-summer-camps/index.html
Ages 7-16
http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/hoops/camps
A whole list of organizations that offer summer music camps:
http://www.clevelandorchestrayouthorchestra.com/summer-music-camps.html
Programs in the arts: Music, art, dance, theater (Hip-hop and Jazz camps)
Financial Aid available
http://www.themusicsettlement.org/music-instruction/offerings/camps
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 Grades 9-12
June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17
$300 ($280 for members)
Open until filled
216-621-2400
http://www.greatscience.com/programs/summer-camps.aspx
Washington Golf Course
3841 Washington Park Blvd, Newburgh Hts, 44105
Ages 13+
June 22-26, July 20-24, July 27-31
$75
216-641-7799
[email protected]
Time: 9am-noon
Tech Camps ages 13-17 July 6-10, July 20-24, July 27-31 $849 to $1,428 Open until filled
216-368-2000
Cost includes diploma, t-shirt, final project portfolio, campus tours, access to curriculum
online after camp, outdoor activities, software savings
https://www.idtech.com/locations/ohio-summer-camps/cleveland/id-tech-casewestern-reserve/%20-%20courses-dates
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
In School Youth Summer Program and Employment Guide
YRC Job Search – Where to Look
Job Search Websites:
Other Places to Look:
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Local:
*OhioMeansJobs.com
OhioMeansJobs.com/Cuyahoga
Cleveland.com/Jobs
City.cleveland.oh.us
General:
*Careerbuilder.com
*Careerboard.com
Indeed.com
Snagajob.com
Simplyhired.com
LinkdIn
Monster.com
Tweetmyjobs.com
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Specific:
Idealist.org (Non-profit jobs)
USAJobs.gov (Federal Gov.)
Dice.com (Tech)
Uhhospitals.org
Metrohealth.org
Clevelandclinic.org/careers
Internships / College Grads / Entry-Level:
*neotalentexchange.workfountain.com
Noche.org
CollegeTopTalent.com
YouTern.com
Internships.com
CareerRookie.com
CollegeRecruiter.com
Local restaurants and fast food places
Grocery stores, dollar stores
Movie theaters
Parks (Metroparks)
Sports stadiums
Rec Centers, YMCA
Nursing Homes
Catering Companies
Gas stations
Malls, clothing stores
Company or organization websites
Job Fairs, hiring events, job boards at
colleges
Search for community programs that
may pay you to participate!
 starting-point.org/MyCom.html
Places that hire 14-15 year olds:
 Movie Theaters
 Recreation Centers – Ice Skating
Rinks, Roller Rinks
 County Clubs / Golf Clubs
 Restaurants that have sit-down
service (not including fast food)
 Mr. Hero
 Safeway
 Dave’s Super Market
 Yours Truly
 Boston Market
Youth Resource Center
1020 Bolivar Rd Rm. 211
Cleveland, OH 44115