For Birmingham youth 16 – 24 years old
EXECUTIVE COMPONENT OVERVIEW
The Executive component provides students 16 to 24 years of age with an opportunity to work in the career path of their choice. Students who qualify for the program are provided with valuable work experience and employers gain much needed summer help.
CRITERIA
Executive component applicants must live in the City of Birmingham and be between 16 and 24 years of age. Applicants must meet specified GPA requirements.
List of other criteria
- Complete Executive Application
- Transcript verifying a minimum 2.0 GPA
- A current resume
- Typed 200 word response to the essay question listed on the application (Note: The essay should be attached to your application packet.)
- Two completed recommendation forms
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are available on-line at www.bhamyouthfirst.org and www.wbrc.com. Applications will be accepted via the submission box below, or emailed to DysKidsandJobs@birminghamal.gov by April 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
POST INTERVIEW NOTIFICATION
DYS will notify applicants by email regarding (1) their acceptance into 2025 Kids & Jobs and (2) the date, time, and location of orientation for youth who are hired to participate in the program and (3) important tax and on-boarding documents.
PLACEMENT
This summer, students will work from June 9 – July 11. Participants will work five hours per day, five days a week. DYS will provide youth selected to participate in Kids and Jobs with details about their work location and schedule at orientation.
