Frequently Asked Questions

You are expected to complete 20 hours of work per week from June 12th through August 18th. In addition, there are several activities and events throughout the summer that you must attend. They include: a 2-hour orientation, 10 hours of essential skills training, enrichment sessions, a 2-hour job fair, a mid-summer celebration event, and the end-of-summer celebration. If you need to miss a day of work or are unable to attend an event, you must let program staff know in advance. A no-call, no-show will disqualify you from participating in Summer Works.

Any person between 16-24 years old living in Washtenaw County or attending school in Washtenaw County who is eligible to work may apply.

Once the application deadline has passed, you will receive a phone call and email to the number and email address you included in your application form, to inform you about your acceptance into the program and next steps for your participation. Please be sure to check your email and phone messages regularly during the three weeks following the deadline. If you have not heard from program staff by mid-april please contact: For Washtenaw County employers, contact mail@summerworks.info For University of Michigan employers, contact syesupport@umich.edu In the meantime, be sure to mark the important program dates on your calendar, as you will be required to attend all events if you are accepted into the program.

Yes, but we can help you get an ID if you don't have one. Please make sure this is included when you submit your application. All youth are required to have "acceptable ID documents" in order to start employment on the first day of work. While these documents are not required in order to apply, all employees are required under federal regulation to provide legal identity documentation in order to be employed. You can also acquire a Washtenaw County ID. Click here to learn how.

If you are accepted into the program and attend all required events, you are guaranteed a summer job placement. You may not get your first choice job placement, but your career interests will be taken into consideration when making job matches and you will learn valuable workplace skills no matter where you are placed.