Paid Youth Summer Internship (Ages 14–21)

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is offering paid summer internships for students aged 14–21 enrolled in school, under the DVRS Pre-Employment Transition Services grant. Interns will work at an employer site up to six weeks, up to 20 hours per week, and will receive bi-weekly pay.

Before starting, participants will attend work readiness classes and commit to ongoing sessions to build job readiness, communication, and professional relationships for future employment.

Qualifications

• High school student aged 14–21 enrolled in school.
• IEP, 504 plan or medical documentation required.
• Registered for DVRS in Hudson & Essex Counties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in work readiness classes to determine a job match.
• Attend weekly sessions and internship (5 hours/day, Mon–Fri).
• Travel to internship site by public transit or other means.
• Develop employment, interpersonal and professional relationships for post-high school transition.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of participant records.

Skills

Communication

Daily living skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

High School student (14–21)

IEP/504 plan or medical documentation

DVRS registration (Hudson & Essex)

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is offering paid summer internships for students aged 14–21 enrolled in school, under the DVRS Pre-Employment Transition Services grant. Interns will work at an employer site up to six weeks, up to 20 hours per week, and will receive bi-weekly pay.

Before starting, participants will attend work readiness classes and commit to ongoing sessions to build job readiness, communication, and professional relationships for future employment.