What does MYEP offer?
MYEP will offer Stamford youths a rare opportunity to explore their interests and find new ones by:
Work Experiences
140 hours of real-world work experience.
Project Based Learning
​27 hours of MANDATORY leadership workshops:
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Gain Soft Skills for Success
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Interview Skills and Job Searches Resources
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Resume & Cover Letter Development and Completion
Earn Money
Get Paid to participate!
MYEP pays $16.35 per hour.
Money Mangement
We are proud to partner with Summer Jobs Connect to provide financial literacy training, bank or credit union account opening, and more!
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Learn more about SJC’s initiative: https://www.summerjobsconnect.org/
Application Deadline
​Thursday , January 1st, 2026 until Monday, February 27th at 5:30pm
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​Please reach out with any questions or concerns mlappas@stamfordct.gov
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Thank you
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Michelle Lappas - 203-977-0830
Important Dates
Interviews/Acceptance
March 2026-May 2026
Please bring a copy of your resume.
Orientation Week
Monday, June 22nd, 2026
To
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Internship Starts
Monday, June 29th, 2026
Internship End
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Closing Ceremony
Friday, July 31, 2026
Who is Eligible?
High School Juniors and Seniors
Stamford residents who are legal to work in the United States
Must be able to Commit to all of the 6-week program including orientation dates and Friday workshops.
No exception will be made!