Youth

YouthWorks Youth Page

The Youth application opens January 2, 2026 and closes March 7, 2026. Baltimore City youth ages 14 – 21 are eligible to apply for YouthWorks. Youth who turn 14 by March 13th must submit their YouthWorks application by March 7th and obtain their work permit from the Department of Labor, sign and upload it to their application by March 13th.

YouthWorks 2026 will operate for 5 weeks from June 29th – Friday July 31, 2026. Youth may work up to five hours per day and five days per week totaling 25 hours. Youth assigned to Private Sector may work more hours depending on the employer.

YouthWorkers will be introduced to workplace experiences, financial literacy development, career exploration opportunities, and skills training. Registered youth will be emailed with more information.

YouthWorks is an application-based program, just like any other job. Submitting your application early does not guarantee a summer position. We encourage everyone to complete their application carefully and on time to ensure they’re eligible.

Scroll down to learn more about the process to upload documents to your application.

If you would like help with your YW application feel free to contact the YW Helpdesk Email at ywhelpdesk@baltimorecity.gov or call (410) 545-1820.

Completing the online application

All youth must submit their online application and provide all of the required documents outlined below. While you can always save and return to your application later, we encourage you to be prepared by completing all of your documents before you start the application.

It is essential that you click SUBMIT when completing your application. If you need assistance you can schedule an in-person appointment during the month of February.

If you are not able to edit your documents once they are opened, we suggest trying Sejda Online PDF Editor OR download Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version) by going to this page.

The video below explains how to navigate the website to download, fill out, and upload your documents into your application. More document specific videos are linked underneath the video.

What you need (tap to expand)

Social Security Number

Social Security Card not required, but you have to know your social security number.

Proof of Identity

Valid Proofs of Identity may include:

School report card or record
Voter registration card
Military dependent's ID card
Permanent Resident Card
Alien Registration Receipt Card
Employment Authorization Document Card
Clinic, doctor, or hospital record
Parent/guardian signature on I-9 form (parent/guardian must be present at verification appointment)

Proof of Work Authorization

Passport, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate (certified with seal), Permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card, Employment Authorization Document Card, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certification of Birth Abroad/Report of Birth issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Citizen ID Card, Identification Card for Use of Resident Citizen in the United States.

Identified Way to Get Paid

Scroll down for more details on the payment options available to YouthWorkers. You will input this information onto the YouthWorks Payroll Form.