iamPontiac Summer Work Experience Program

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2024 Registration is now open

Looking for a summer job that enables you to learn while you earn?

The iamPontiac work experience program starts on June 26 and runs through August 18

iamPontiac Students

Oakland County Michigan Works!, in partnership with the City of Pontiac and Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership, is offering young adults ages 16-24 and living in the Pontiac area with the opportunity to join this summer’s iamPontiac paid work experience program.

There are employment opportunities within various Pontiac city government offices and the parks and recreation department, as well as other local employers who rely on summer interns.

 Jobs include:

  • Office/Clerical
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Customer Service
  • Construction/Building Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail 

Why Sign Up?

  1. Eight-week  paid internship
  2. Letters of recommendation available
  3. Resume builder
  4. College prep course
  5. Networking opportunities with Pontiac Leaders
  6. Soft skills training
  7.  Incentives upon completion

How to Apply

  1. STEP 1: Apply to the Program
    Iampontiac@goodwilldetroit.org
    Completing the online application or emailing us that you are interested in the iamPontiac program is only the first step to the enrollment process. You will be contacted directly by a case manager regarding our upcoming enrollment Sessions to find one that you are able to attend.

    iamPontiac  Application

  2. STEP 2: Gather Required Documentation
    Bring to Enrollment Session:
    • Driver’s License, State or School ID
    • Social Security Card
    • Birth Certificate
    • Government Assistance (Food, Cash, SSI Benefit Summary)
    • School Schedule or Diploma
    • Recent Paystub (Self or Parent if Age 16-17)
    • Direct Deposit Information (Bank Statement or Voided Check)

  3. STEP 3: Attend an Enrollment Session
    Enrollment Sessions are Planned for:
    Wednesday, May 8
    5:30 - 8:30 PM    		 Saturday, May 11
    9 AM - 1 PM    		 Saturday, May 18
    9 AM - 1 PM     		  Wednesday, May 22
    5:30 - 8:30 PM 

    Location: 1850 North Perry | Pontiac, MI 48340
    Attendees are expected to be on time and stay for the entire meeting. Persons 16-17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership - iamPontiac Summer work experience Program

iamPontiac - Employer Information Session

Pontiac employers can now host local youth, ages 16-24, for an eight-week paid summer work experience, thanks to a partnership between Oakland County Michigan Works!, City of Pontiac and Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership. 

This summer work experience allows employers to invite eligible youth into their facilities for hands-on career exploration and training. Oakland County Michigan Works! pays each participant’s wages, which start at $12.50 per hour. 

Is your company eligible to participate in the program? 

  • Pontiac-based organization 
  • A legal entity (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, LLP, B-Corp, nonprofits, etc.) of any size 

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Apply today at OakGov.com/iamPontiac

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