Youth Services

Summer P.A.Y.S Youth Initiative

Enrollment for 2026 Opening Soon!

CareerSource Tampa Bay has teamed up with local employers to provide a hands-on learning experience, giving students work experience in high-demand industries. Students will also have the opportunity to attend workshops to further develop valuable skills necessary for the workforce.

Summer P.A.Y.S. is a summer employment & training program for eligible Hillsborough & Pinellas County youth.

Explore different careers while becoming oriented to the workforce. This coordinated model provides young people with paid career exploration, hands-on work experience, and the support they need to build confidence, develop essential skills, and prepare for long-term career success.

Participating employers will be located throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. They will provide on the job training for positions that are in demand for your county.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summer P.A.Y.S FAQ

  • Must be a Hillsborough or Pinellas County resident.
  • Young adults ages (15-24) attending high school or out of school.
  • Students who receive free/reduce lunch with Hillsborough or Pinellas County Schools – must provide a letter from the school showing approval.
  • Students whose household receives TANF or SNAP benefits from the Department of Children and Families – this is subsidized employment and will not affect these benefits.
  • Students whose household is at or below the income limits, which will be reviewed on a case by case basis

Parents may be asked to provide proof of income (6 weeks of pay stubs, proof of SSI/SSDI, verification of unemployment, and employment verifications forms)

Please note this subsidized employment will not affect TANF/SNAP household benefits.

We work with Manpower Staffing Solutions to handle all the payroll.

Once you’ve been determined eligible and approved for participation you will receive an email from Manpower to create an account on their website. Manpower will request specific documentation to ensure that you are paid for your work. Registration with Manpower is a requirement. This is where you will track your hours worked and receive copies of your pay stubs.

Registration for students and employers is currently closed.

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