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Learn & Earn 2025 Resources

Below, you’ll find the Learn & Earn 2025 resource packets, which provide detailed guidance on the application process, eligibility requirements, work permit instructions, and available job opportunities.

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🔽 Quick Overview
The information below offers a summary of key details from the resource packets, including program tiers, pay rates, eligibility, and how to apply. For complete details, be sure to download and review the full resource packets.

Website: www.jobs4summer.org
Social Media: @learnandearnpgh
Application Period: March 14 – June 6, 2025
Work Experience Period: June 23 – August 8, 2025

Program Tiers & Pay Rates
Tier 1: Work Readiness & Career Exploration

Ages: 14-15
Pay: $10 per hour
Hours: Up to 100 hours
Focus: Career exposure, employability skills, and academic support in a structured setting.
Tier 2: Work Experience

Ages: 15-18
Pay: $12 per hour
Hours: Up to 130 hours
Focus: Career skills development through hands-on work experience with employers and mentors.
Tier 3: Work-Based Training

Ages: 18-24 (Out-of-school youth)
Pay: Up to $15 per hour
Hours: Varies, work period runs June 2 – August 31, 2025
Focus: Career training and real-world work experiences in business and industry.

Eligibility & Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 14-24 (as of the first workday)
Residency: Must reside in Allegheny County or the City of Pittsburgh.
Income: Must meet income requirements (see below).
Application Steps
Confirm eligibility: Age, residency, and income requirements.
Complete the online application at jobs4summer.org and upload required documents.
Obtain a Work Permit (if under 18).
Complete Orientation with a provider to finalize hiring.

Income Guidelines (Maximum Household Income)
For the last 6 months / 12 months:

1 person: $28,350 / $56,700
2 people: $32,400 / $64,800
3 people: $36,450 / $72,900
4 people: $40,475 / $80,950
5 people: $43,725 / $87,450
6 people: $46,975 / $93,950
7 people: $50,891 / $101,781
8 people: $56,674 / $113,348
For additional people: Add $11,567 annually or $5,784 for 6 months.

Required Documents for Application
(One document required for each category)

Age Verification: Birth certificate (recommended), Driver’s license, State ID, Passport, Green Card, or Naturalization Certificate.
Social Security Number (SSN): Social Security Card (recommended), official SSN printout, or Compass Report.
Citizenship Status: Birth Certificate, Passport, Green Card, or Employment Authorization Document.
Address Verification (dated within the last 6 months): School record, Driver’s License, State ID, Utility Bill, Lease Agreement, or Compass Report.
Household Income Verification (dated within the last 6 months): Paystub (recommended), Pension Statement, Unemployment Letter, or Compass Report.
Work Permits: Required for youth under 18. Must be uploaded to the application.

Work Permit Directory
Youth under 18 must obtain a work permit from their school district. The packet includes a list of school districts with instructions on how to apply.

Example:

Pittsburgh Public Schools: Submit application and proof of birthdate via email to studentservices@pghschools.org.
For specific school district contacts check out the Learn & Earn 2025 Resource Packet link above.

Learn & Earn Providers
Participants will be placed with a provider who manages job sites. Providers include:

Auberle (McKeesport)
Boys & Girls Clubs (Multiple Locations)
Goodwill (Pittsburgh)
Homewood Children's Village (Pittsburgh)
Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Pittsburgh)
Phase 4 Learning Center (Pittsburgh)
Youth Enrichment Services (Pittsburgh)
For a full list of providers and locations check out the Learn & Earn 2025 Resource Packet link above.

Application Support Centers
For in-person assistance, visit:

Auberle (McKeesport & Downtown Pittsburgh)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation (Pittsburgh)
Boys & Girls Clubs (Southside, McKeesport, Lawrenceville, Shadyside)
Goodwill of SWPA (Pittsburgh)
Homeless Children’s Education Fund (Pittsburgh)
For additional locations and hours check out the Learn & Earn 2025 Resource Packet link above.

Contact Information
📞 Phone: 412-932-2950
📧 Email: summer@partner4work.org
🌐 Website: www.jobs4summer.org