The Youth Program focuses on traditional year-round training activities and summer youth employment opportunities. The program provides services to eligible City of Atlanta youth ages 14 to 21 years. Services provided include Job readiness training, academic enrichment, counseling, mentoring, work experience, and GED prep and basic academic skills training.

The Mayor’s Youth Program provides every graduating senior in the Atlanta Public School system and/or child of City of Atlanta employee with an opportunity to plan for their future, be it a post-secondary education or meaningful employment or workforce training. Students receive assistance based on individual need. Unmet financial needs have ranged from one hundred dollars to $16,000; other needs include transportation, fees waivers, arranging interviews, technical training, life and job skill training, summer internships and full time employment. In return, the students agree to three rules of the program: Show up and stay engaged, Stay off drugs, and obey the law.

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• Scholarships
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• Thank You Letters