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Learn & Earn 2026 Resources
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Click here to download the 2026 Learn & Earn Handbook
Click here to download the 2026 Learn & Earn Resource Packet
Application Period: March 2 â June 5, 2026
Work Experience Period: June 22 â August 7, 2026
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 â 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), Driverâs 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, Driverâs 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
đ Phone: 412-932-2950
đ§ Email: summer@partner4work.org
đ Website: www.jobs4summer.org
2026 Summer Youth Employment Guide
Learn & Earn isnât right for everyone. If you donât meet eligibility requirements or are looking for another way to spend your summer download the Summer Youth Employment Guide to see what other opportunities are available. Â