The CareerHub 2026 Connecticut Youth Employment Summer Program (CYEP) application.

The CareerHub 2026 Connecticut Youth Employment Summer Program (CYEP) application.
Applications are being accepted and will close effective April 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
You will only be notified of the status of your application by email. We cannot guarantee a response if your application is not submitted using a private email.

To submit an application, you must:
1. Be at least age 14 and not older than 24 by July 1, 2026
2. Be a resident of one of the cities/towns we serve (see applicant support hub)
3. Be eligible to work in the United States; and
4. Meet at least one of the following income criteria:
- is eligible for free or reduced lunch during the most recent or current school year;
- is a recipient of SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps);
- is a recipient of Temporary Family Assistance (TANF);
- is a recipient of State Administered General Assistance (SAGA) - cash or medical;
- is a youth with disability;
- is a foster child;
- is pregnant or is a custodial parent;
- is a member of a family whose income is equal to or less than 185% of the 2026 federal poverty level.
We anticipate instituting a lottery due to high demand and limited slots. Eligible applicants who are randomly
selected are required to interview with WorkPlace staff and submit all required documents. Applications are
only accepted online. No in-person or paper applications will be accepted.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Information is collected through a secure, encrypted website
and will only be used for the 2026 CYEP and only be shared with The WorkPlace and CYEP partners.

If you need assistance completing the application, please contact gmontes@workplace.org or 203-416-8487.

This application is a confidential document and will be used only to evaluate your eligibility for the Career Hub
Program. All information will be kept strictly confidential and will only be shared with The WorkPlace staff. You
must answer ALL questions that are applicable and marked with an *. You may be required to provide documentation for any of the information entered on this application
First Name*
Last Name*
Contact Phone Number*

Cell Phone*
Email*
Street Address*
City or Town in Connecticut*
Zip Code*
Preferred method of contact (Select 2)*

Email addressHome phoneCell phone
Please list your age as of July 1, 2026*
Your Date of Birth: Month/Day/Year as MM/DD/YYYY Example: January 15, 1990 is 01/15/1990*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender*

MaleFemaleTransgenderPrefer not to discloseOther

* Relationship to Applicant*
* Emergency Contact Number - Must be in this format (203) 555-5555*
* Emergency contact number provided is:*

HomeCellWork
* What social media sites do you use?*

FacebookInstagramTwitterOther
Required Next Steps:
In addition to submitting this application, all applicants must visit the
Applicant Support Hub linked here to review required information and
download additional required forms.
Once you submit your application, a staff member will contact you with more information about the program and your eligibility.

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