City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

Youth Job Programs

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) has extensive experience providing leadership and job training to youth for over 20 years. Our youth workforce programs are designed to provide job training skills to young people and prepare them for today’s workforce.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Recreation and Parks, with funding support from the Mayor’s Office, County of Los Angeles, and the State of California, have established several job training programs to provide employment opportunities to underserved youth. All job training programs pay a living wage and there are opportunities for youth as young as 16 years old.

Program NameAbout the Program Find the Right Program for YOUHow to Apply
City Pathways to ChildcareThe City Pathways to Childcare program offers professional hands-on work experience that will equip you with essential skills to work effectively with children aged 2 to 5.

This program is right for you if you are:

  • 18-30 years old
  • Reside in the City of Los Angeles
  • ECE or Child Development units preferred
  • Must submit transcript showing enrollment in Child Development or ECE
  • Ability to commit to 200 hours in a semester

To apply, visit hirelayouth.com,
Select: Department of Recreation and Parks-City Pathways to Childcare 
 

Your application will be reviewed for eligibility. Once eligibility is determined, the Project Coordinator will contact you.

City Pathways for Youth- Measure A GrantThe City Pathways for Youth program provides young people from vulnerable or underserved communities the opportunity to explore careers in City Government. Interns can choose from pathways in recreation, aquatics, administration, maintenance, or park services, earning $17.28 per hour for up to 750 hours. 

This program is right for you if you are:

  • 16-30 years old
  • Reside in the City of Los Angeles
  • Have the right to work documents.
  • Can work a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Can commit to attending mandatory training sessions

To apply, visit https://hirelayouth.com
Select: Department of Recreation and Parks- City Pathways For Youth 

Your application will be reviewed for eligibility. Once eligibility is determined, the Project Coordinator will contact you.

Summer Night Lights (SNL)The SNL program is implemented in 43 parks across the city with the goal to improve the overall health and well-being of families and communities through engagement and employment opportunities. The SNL Youth Squad is responsible for the implementation of programming, outreach and program calendar. Participants work 16-40 hours from July-September.

This program is right for you if you are:

  • 17-24 years old
  • Looking for summer work from July-September
  • Can commit to the SNL employment schedule
For more information on how to apply, please visit: lagryd.org.
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