2022 Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) Launches with a Call to Action for Local Students and Businesses

The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) – a partnership between Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), CareerSource South Florida, The Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County, the EdFed Educational Federal Credit Union and the Foundation for New Education Initiatives – has officially kicked off for 2022. Entering its 7th consecutive year, SYIP connects rising 10th- through 12th-grade M-DCPS students (ages 15-18) with local businesses for a mutually beneficial workforce experience, July through August 2022.

Eligible students are encouraged to apply for the program at MiamiInterns.org beginning March 30; interested businesses may visit the same site now or call 305.693.3005 to register.

"This year's Summer Youth Internship Program returns in full force to ensure that our students make the most out of workplace learning," said Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Jose L. Dotres. "Sophomores, juniors and seniors will greatly benefit from this experience by exploring pathways to future careers in Miami-Dade and our community will gain young talent with the potential to grow and prosper locally."

"The Summer Youth Internship Program offers an invaluable opportunity for Miami-Dade students to gain marketable skills, experience and getting paid, while they're still in high school," said Ann Stith, executive director of Foundation for New Education Initiatives. "These kids work hard and provide genuine support to the companies with whom they get paired up."

Employers carry zero liability as all SYIP interns carry student accident insurance; interns work five consecutive 30-hour weeks and are paid by SYIP, not employers. Potential interns are vetted before entering the program, and participating employers interview applicants themselves and decide who they wish to hire.

 

"Miami-Dade County has supported the Summer Internship Youth Program since its launch and I am excited to sustain our commitment and continue investing in our youth," says Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "Through opportunities like SYIP, our students develop skills and gain on-the-job experience that help them become the future leaders of Miami-Dade County. We encourage our young people to seize this wonderful opportunity to grow their experience, expertise and connections."

"It's a win-win all around," said Rick Beasley, executive director of CareerSource South Florida. "Local businesses can expand their staff at no cost, while students gain real-life skills and knowledge. And our community wins overall by getting in on the ground floor when it comes to training a viable future workforce for Miami."

New to the SYIP launch this year is a cadre of individuals known to and trusted by the community – students, parents and businesses – who are helping to promote the program. Veteran broadcast journalist Neki Mohan and radio personalities Supa Cindy of Hot 105 FM, Papa Keith of 103.5 FM  The Beat, and Enrique Santos of TU 94.9 FM are encouraging their audiences and followers to take part in an initiative they feel brings good to Miami and the greater Miami area.

"When the SYIP partners convened to plan out this year's iteration of the program, we asked ourselves how to expand awareness of the initiative even further," said James Haj, president and CEO of The Children's Trust. "Working with local influencers is helping us widen our potential pool of both students and businesses. The more people who know about this opportunity for our students, the better it is for Miami, today and in the future."

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jackie Calzadilla, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Jacalzadilla@dadeschools.net
Michelle Lopez, The Children’s Trust, michelle@thechildrenstrust.org

ABOUT CAREERSOURCE SOUTH FLORIDA
CareerSource South Florida is a public-private partnership that establishes state and federally funded workforce development and training policies for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. CareerSource South Florida provides high quality, customized employment and training solutions to workers and employers in support of economic development. Services are available to everyone at no cost through a network of centers located throughout the region.  For more information on CareerSource South Florida, including valuable resources for businesses and job seekers, please visit www.careersourcesfl.com or call 305-594-7615.

ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S TRUST
The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their future.?For more information visit www.TheChildrensTrust.org.

ABOUT EDFED EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
EdFed, established in 1935 in Miami as the Dade County Florida Teachers Federal Credit Union, is a not-for-profit cooperative financial institution established to provide its members a variety of money-saving financial services. Visit EdFed.org

 

ABOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation's fourth largest school system with nearly 400 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 350,000 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels. M-DCPS also recently reached a landmark graduation rate of 90.1 percent. For the most up-to-date information, please download the Dadeschools Mobile App to your iPhone or Android device.  Follow us on Twitter @mdcps and @suptdotres, on Instagram @miamischools and @suptdotres, and on Facebook at MiamiSchools.

 

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES
The Foundation for New Education Initiatives seeks to enhance student achievement and community engagement in support of The Parent Academy and other educational initiatives of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Public education is a public/private enterprise. It can succeed only with involvement and resources from all sectors of the economy and all segments of society. Visit GiveOurStudentsTheWorld.org.