Hamilton County Youth Employment

What do we do?

Hamilton County Youth Employment offers year-round chances for employment, career exploration, professional development, and credentialing for youths ages 14-21 in Hamilton County. Program activities are for those who meet eligibility requirements and are fully enrolled.

Check us out if...

• You are a recent graduate and unsure of your career or employment
• Want to learn how to establish a small business
• Keeping a job is difficult
• You want to work in the summer

And you meet these qualifications:

• Age 14-21 at the time of enrollment.
• Reside in Hamilton County.
• Can identify a barrier to employment.

FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO ENGAGE THE PROGRAM.

STEP 1 (After completing Step 1 come back and complete Step 2 and Step 3)

1. Click here to complete the eligibility form. 
   • In the “YEP Partner” section (top left), select “Talbert House” from the dropdown menu.
   • In the “Eligibility Criterium” section (near the bottom). Identify a barrier to employment (e.g., lack of experience, age, scheduling). , DO NOT leave blank.

STEP 2

2. Complete *Program Forms.
   • Program forms allow you to participate in paid training.
   • Complete the entire packet and submit it.

STEP 3

3. Complete *Hire Forms.
   • Hire Forms allow you to participate in employment.
   • All youth require two valid IDs to be hired. (No copies accepted)  Click here for a list of acceptable IDs.
   • Youths ages 14-15, must provide a work permit.
     • Download permit applications.
     • Complete both forms.
     • Take both forms to the youth’s school and exchange them for the Work Permit.
   • Attend a Hire Session.
     • Select one session from the list on the Talbert House website.
     • Bring your work permit (if required) and two forms of identification.
     • Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
     • Those who arrive without Identification (or valid work permit) cannot be hired immediately and will need to attend a later session.

* To be employed, both the Program AND Hire forms need to be completed.

Hire Session Schedule:

Summer Employment Details

• The work schedule begins the first week of June 2024.
• Youth ages 14-15 work up to 20 hours per week at $13/hour.
• Youth ages 16-21 work up to 30 hours per week at $13/hour.
• The work schedule is decided by both the workplace and the youth.
• Regular attendance is required.

Program Training

• In preparation for employment, all youth are required to complete Job Readiness Training (JRT) sessions before beginning employment in June.
• Each JRT session is incentivized $50 upon completion.

Examples of Job Types

• General Labor (e.g., assisting custodial staff, detailing cars)
• Admin (e.g., office work, assisting teachers, athletic directors, band directors, etc.)
• Tech (training in coding/programming, AI, 3D graphics, drone flying, etc.)
• Childcare (e.g., camp counselor, child care assistant)
• Customer Service (e.g., cashier, retail associate, food service)
• Arts (e.g., music, digital art, graphic design, photography)

Interested in becoming a work site?  Click here.

Thank you for your interest in Hamilton County Youth Employment