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Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP)

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The City of Rochester is partnering with RochesterWorks to offer employment and internships through the Summer of Opportunity Program/Summer Youth Employment Program (SOOP/SYEP) for youth ages 14–20. Gain real-world experience with a diverse range of employers and internship partners from the greater Rochester community. The program provides six to eight weeks of paid employment opportunities for youth currently enrolled in middle school, high school, or actively pursuing a high school equivalency. 

Youth who reside outside the City of Rochester should visit Rocsummeryouth.com

Application opens February 1, 2025

The documents below are required with a complete application:

  1. Work permit (For guidance on obtaining a work permit, click here)
  2. Social Security Card (If you don't have one, click here to get one)
  3. Valid photo identification issued by a government agency (Driver's License, DMV non-driver I.D., Passport, School I.D.) 

  4. Most Recent Official Report Card (Showing name, address, GPA, and school name) 

    Not accepted: 

    Partial screenshots of report cards 

    Progress reports

    Online reports

  5. Application Signature Report 

Summer Of Opportunity Program's Frequently Asked Questions: Click to download FAQ. 

FAQ's

Upon successful completion of the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to interview for paid summer jobs or internships. Selection for this program is competitive, and not every applicant is guaranteed a job. 

 

For more information, call 585-428-6366 or email SOOP@cityofrochester.gov.