City of Racine, Youth Employment Program - YEP

06/04/2026

Scholarship Opportunity! Get those applications in NOW! 📚✏️

🎓 Racine Unified graduating seniors: Your ideas could become part of history.

Over the past several weeks, Mayor Cory Mason has been visiting Racine Unified high schools to encourage students to participate in the City of Racine's America 250 Scholarship Essay Contest.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, graduating RUSD seniors are invited to reflect on the future and answer one important question:

What would you like to see in the next 50 years to help America become "a more perfect union"?

Submit an essay of up to 1,000 words to [email protected] by June 6, 2026.

Two graduating seniors from Racine Unified School District will each receive a $2,500 scholarship, and their winning essays will be read during Racine's America 250 celebration before being placed in the community time capsule for future generations to discover.

We know Racine's students have thoughtful ideas, fresh perspectives, and big dreams for the future. This is your chance to share them and leave your mark on history.

06/04/2026

[Edited 06/04/2026] Mark your calendars for the big 250! 🎆🇺🇸🍉

Racine will host one of many community celebrations across the nation to honor America’s 250th birthday. Join us on July 5th in downtown Racine for an afternoon filled with music, great food, family fun, and community pride.

We’ll also be filling a community time capsule and awarding two local high school students with scholarships to support their college education.

General Admission: $10
Kids 3-12: $5 (2 & under: Free)

Let’s make history together. Get your tickets today! https://buytickets.at/cityofracine1/2228017

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

This June, we celebrate and recognize the LGBTQ+ community, honoring the diversity, resilience, and contributions of individuals who help make our workplaces and communities stronger.

Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunity for all. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Join us in celebrating love, acceptance, and the unique perspectives that make our community thrive.

Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/04/2026

🌈 Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, reflect on the progress that has been made, and recommit ourselves to building a community where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Observed each June, Pride Month traces its roots to the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment that helped spark the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Since then, significant strides have been made toward equality, but the pursuit of dignity, acceptance, and opportunity for all continues.

Mayor Cory Mason has officially proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month in the City of Racine. As a community, we recognize that our strength comes from embracing people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

This month, we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ residents, neighbors, family members, friends, and colleagues, and reaffirm our commitment to making Racine a place where everyone can feel seen, safe, and valued.

Happy Pride Month, Racine. 🌈

05/04/2026

Our former YEP intern, Michelle Gonzalez, had the incredible opportunity to represent both the Youth Employment Program and Gateway Technical College at the MACIC Annual Internship Award Ceremony 🎉🙌🏼

She tabled, presented, and shared her journey as an intern with the City of Racine, highlighting her experience working across multiple departments including Human Resources, Finance, and MIS 💼✨

Michelle also stepped into the spotlight as a panelist, where she spoke on the importance of internships and gave valuable advice to both employers and future interns 🎤

We are beyond proud of Michelle and so grateful for everything she has contributed to the City of Racine and the Youth Employment Program 💙 Keep shining!

05/04/2026

This past Friday, we attended the MACIC Annual Internship Program Awards Ceremony at the Black Holocaust Museum, where the City of Racine’s Youth Employment Program was honored with the 2026 MACIC Outstanding Non-Profit Internship Program Award 🎉 Huge thank you to Gateway Technical College for nominating us for this award and for your continued support of our interns and program—we truly appreciate it!

This recognition highlights our commitment to building strong partnerships with colleges and universities, creating meaningful and structured internship experiences, and providing professional development opportunities that help our interns grow. Through hands-on, professional work, clear goals, mentorship, networking, and community engagement, we strive to set our youth up for long-term success.

We are beyond grateful to receive this award and proud of the impact this program continues to make. We look forward to continuing our efforts to support and empower the youth of Racine 💙

05/01/2026

🌺✨ Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month ✨🌺

This month, we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. From art and food to history, leadership, and innovation 🌏, AANHPI voices have helped shape our communities in meaningful and lasting ways.

It is also a time to recognize the resilience, strength, and diversity within these communities, while continuing to uplift stories that are too often overlooked. Let’s take this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and support. This can include exploring local AANHPI-owned businesses 🏪, attending cultural events 🎉, or simply taking time to listen and grow together!

04/17/2026

🚨 Last Day to Apply for a Summer Internship! 🚨

Today is your FINAL chance to apply for our Youth Employment Program summer internships! ⏳

Still searching for a summer opportunity? Don’t miss out, this is it!
We’re offering hands-on internship experiences in:

🌱 Early Childhood Education
🏡 Real Estate
🏗️ Construction
🌳 Forestry
🗂️ Administrative Assistant
🗳️ Elections / Political Science
📚 History / Government Affairs
…and more!

Take the next step in your career, build real-world experience, and make an impact in your community.

👉 Apply today before it’s too late! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5283103/youth-employment-program-yep?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

🚨 Good News! Deadline Extended! 🚨

You’re in luck! 🍀 We are extending our application deadline until THIS Friday, April 17th at 11:59 PM ⏰

🎥 Part 2 (Video Submissions) will now be due on Sunday, April 19th at 11:59 PM

📌 Important Reminder:
To be FULLY considered for the program, we must receive both Part 1 AND Part 2 of your application before their respective deadlines.

💼 Do you know someone still looking for a summer internship? Tag them or share this post, have them apply today! https://lnkd.in/gh8QP9xP

04/14/2026

🚨 Good News! Deadline Extended! 🚨

You’re in luck! 🍀 We are extending our application deadline until THIS Friday, April 17th at 11:59 PM ⏰

🎥 Part 2 (Video Submissions) will now be due on Sunday, April 19th at 11:59 PM

📌 Important Reminder:
To be FULLY considered for the program, we must receive both Part 1 AND Part 2 of your application before their respective deadlines.

💼 Do you know someone still looking for a summer internship? Tag them or share this post, have them apply today! https://lnkd.in/gh8QP9xP

04/13/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Apply to our Internship Program! 🚨

Today is the FINAL day for students to apply to our Youth Employment Program!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5283103/youth-employment-program-yep?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

We strongly encourage applicants from all majors and career pathways to apply. We’re seeking motivated individuals ages 16–24 interested in gaining hands-on experience in:

🎨 Marketing / Social Media / Graphic Design
👥 Human Resources
🗂️ Administrative / Office Support
🤝 Outreach & Community Engagement
🗳️ Elections / Political Science
💰 Financial Literacy
🏙️ City Planning / Real Estate
📜 History / Government Affairs
👶 Early Childhood Education / Community Center Programs
🚒 Fire Prevention / Fire Science
🚓 Police / Criminal Justice
🏗️ Construction
🌲 Forestry
🌿 Outdoor Labor / Park Maintenance
💧 Freshwater / Environmental Science
🔧 Maintenance / Mechanic
💻 Information Technology (IT)
🗺️ GIS
📊 Data Analysis

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build experience, develop skills, and explore career paths, apply today before applications close!