HISD students can gain real-world work experience through the City of Houston’s Hire Houston Youth (HHY) Initiative, which offers paid summer jobs and internships throughout the city.

The HHY initiative, which started in 2016, offers students ages 16 to 24 a minimum of $8 per hour for eight weeks of paid work at the City of Houston, and in Houston’s nonprofit and private sectors.

This summer, more than 10,000 job opportunities will be available with companies such as McDonald’s, United Airlines, the YMCA, and more. Most summer employment opportunities begin on June 11, 2019 and end August 1, 2019.

Starting Monday, Feb. 11, and continuing until Saturday, March 23, applications will be accepted online at hirehoustonyouth.org. In the spring, various hiring events will be held throughout the city. Open to all Houston-area youth ages 16 and up, these events will connect students with employers who can hire on the spot.

Also, HHY is recruiting local companies and non-profit organizations interested in hiring students for jobs, internships, and apprenticeships this summer. For more information, visit hirehoustonyouth.org/employers.