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Application Process

2026 applications open soon!

If you are a young adult aged 16-24* who is living and/or attending school in Washtenaw County, we hope you will apply in the future!

To be considered for program acceptance, each young adult must submit an application. Submitting multiple applications does not increase the likelihood of program acceptance.

* You must turn 16 by June 1 in any given programming year to be eligible for the program.

 

Application Logistics:

  • Deadline to apply: Sunday, March 22, 2026

  • Application link: (will be shared in mid-January of each year)

To apply for SummerWorks, you will need:

  • Reliable contact information

  • Your parent/guardian's contact information

  • Approximate annual household income

  • Possible summer conflicts

  • A willingness to learn and engage with SummerWorks staff

 

If you are accepted into the program, you will need to provide:

  • A parent/guardian signature for participation (if you are a minor)

  • Valid forms of identification I-9 required documents [see list of acceptable I-9 documents here]

  • A bank account set up with your name listed on the account

  • Access to a computer (SummerWorks can assist with this if needed!)

 

For questions about your application, contact us at mail@summerworks.info

2026 Important Dates

  • Application Due Date | March 22

  • Program Acceptance Timeframe | March 23 - April 3

  • Youth Orientation | April 5 (SUNDAY) or April 6

  • Virtual Professional Development Begins | April 14 or 15

  • Interview Event | May 6

  • In-Person Professional Development Begins | June 12

  • Employment Period and Mentorship Begins | June 15

  • Program Ends | August 21

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