As part of the Urban Youth Collaborative Program our Summer Urban Youth Program provides an awesome opportunity for students ages 18 – 23 years of age to earn college credit and a paycheck while gaining work experience in the field of human services.

If you are interested in helping others, learning about the field of human services, meeting other youth with the same interest, are highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate this may be the summer job for you!

The program lasts eight weeks and it involves working approximately 28 hours per week supporting developmentally disabled adults participating in our day habilitation program. The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. During the course of the program there are several off-site field trips that require an extended work day beyond 2:00 PM.

Participation in the program is limited to 15 students. Applications are accepted during the month of May each year. To be considered for acceptance into this exciting program please visit our 145 Lexington Avenue location in Lowell Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and complete an employment application. Please indicate on your application that your job interest is the Summer Urban Youth Program.

This program is funded by the Mass Department of Mental Retardation and a City of Lowell Community Development Block Grant.