Learn & Earn

Learn & Earn Resources

Learn & Earn 2025 Resources

📘 Download the 2026 Partner4Work Learn & Earn Participant Handbook
Click here to download the handbook (PDF)

Website: www.jobs4summer.org
Social Media: @learnandearnpgh
Application Period: March 2 – June 5, 2026
Work Experience Period: June 22 – August 7, 2026

Download the Learn & Earn 2026 Resource Packet Here

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

Ages: 14
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: 15-19
Pay: $12 per hour
Hours: Up to 120 hours
Focus: Career skills development through hands-on work experience with employers and mentors.

Tier 3: Work-Based Training

Ages: 20-23 (Out-of-school youth) with limited positions available.
Pay: Up to $15 per hour
Hours: Varies, work period runs June 1 – August 31, 2026
Focus: Career training and real-world work experiences in business and industry.

Eligibility & Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 14-23 (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)

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.

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