Youth Services

Summer P.A.Y.S Youth Initiative

Enrollment for 2026 Now Open!

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.

Summer P.A.Y.S. (Preparing Area Youth for Success) application is now open.

Are you ready to start your career? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Summer P.A.Y.S. is a program designed to help young people build essential career skills, explore high-growth industries, and gain real-world experience with local employers across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Eligible youth will have the opportunity to earn wages while developing workplace skills, receiving career coaching, and participating in leadership and professional development activities. Space is limited, and enrollment is first-come, first-served. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early and complete all required steps to be considered for placement. Seating is limited.

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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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