*2026 Milpitas Youth Force: Ages 16-18 Only

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<br><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><strong>The </strong></span><strong>City of Milpitas <a href="https://www.milpitas.gov/1104/Recreation-Community-Services" data-pasted="true" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.milpitas.gov/1104/Recreation-Community-Services" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Recreation & Community Services Department</a> is accepting applications for the 2026 Milpitas Youth Force (MYF) Program!</strong></div><br>Milpitas Youth Force (MYF) is a youth summer job program that will prepare Milpitas teens, ages 16-18, to successfully and confidently enter the workforce by providing new opportunities, goal setting, hands-on exposure, breaking down barriers, career skill building, and valuable job experience. <br><br>As a part of the program, participants will be given:<ul><li>SMART Pass </li><li>Business attire stipend </li><li>Team Building Opportunities </li><li>Paid work experience</li></ul><br><strong>To apply, c</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><strong>reate an account or login to </strong></span><a href="https://governmentjobs.com/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="//GovernmentJobs.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-pasted="true" tabindex="0" style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit !important;" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><strong>GovernmentJobs.com</strong></a><br><br><ol><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Click the </span><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Apply</u> <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">button to begin. </span></li><li>Complete the Education Section in full: <u>Must be a Milpitas resident between the ages of 16 and 18, <em>and</em> currently enrolled in high school</u>. <ul><li>Work Experience is <em>not </em>required: You may skip this section of the application.</li></ul></li><li>Enter information for at least two (2) personal references. References may not be family members.</li><li>Upload all required documents in the Attachments Section of the application:<ul><li>Proof of parent or guardian's residence - This may be a utilities bill, driver's license, or other mail.</li><li>Education verification - This may be school transcripts, verification of enrollment, or other documentation.</li><li>One (1) Letter of recommendation</li></ul></li><li>Complete the Supplemental Questionnaire:<ul><li>Answer each question in full.</li><li>Incomplete responses may be withdrawn from consideration.</li><li>Contact Ruby General at <a href="mailto:rgeneral@milpitas.gov">rgeneral@milpitas.gov</a> with any questions.</li></ul></li><li>Once all documents are uploaded, click the Submit button.</li><li>You will receive an automatic Thank You message via email after submitting your application.</li></ol><br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Submit your application before the closing date: <u>Tues</u></strong><u data-pasted="true" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">day, March 24, 2026</strong></u><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" font-style: italic;"><em>Late applications or revisions to your application will not be accepted after the closing date.</em></li></ul><br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Employment Information:</strong><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li><u>Pay:</u> $18.20 per hour </li><li><u>Work Hours:</u> Up to 20 hours per week for the eight-week program.</li><li><u>Schedule:</u>Part-time; flexible hours during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM)<ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Work will be primarily on-site at the place of business or City of Milpitas facility.</li></ul></li><li data-pasted="true"><u>Employment Status:</u> Unbenefited and unrepresented. </li><li data-pasted="true"><u>Additional employment requirements may include:</u><ul><li data-pasted="true">Tuberculosis (TB) test for those working with children</li><li data-pasted="true">Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice) and online background check (Clearstar) if 18 years of age.</li></ul></li><li data-pasted="true"><u>Program Duration:</u><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Start Date: June 15, 2026</li><li>End Date: August 7, 2026</li><li>Please note that every Friday is a mandatory professional development training from 5-6 p.m. at the Milpitas Teen Center. All participants must attend each training.</li></ul></li></ul><br><dl style="margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><dt style=" font-weight: bold;"><br></dt><dd style=" margin-left: 0px;"><p data-pasted="true" style=" margin: 10px 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.  </span></p><p style=" margin: 10px 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p></dd></dl><br><br>

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