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Summer Youth Employment Program

The purpose of this program is to create a talent and workforce development initiative for the youth of the City of Tomball, Texas (the “City”), and enhance career awareness and readiness of our young adults. This program aims to provide meaningful, paid summer employment opportunities in a variety of industries, giving hands-on experience and a taste of real-world work environments.

Program Requirements

Residency and School Enrollment: Must reside and/or attend school in the City Limits of Tomball or within the TISD jurisdiction.

Age Requirement: Must be 16 years old by April 1 of the applicable year.

Proof of Current School Enrollment and Attendance: Present a valid Student ID or a current Report Card.

Identification: Provide a Social Security Card.

Full Session Commitment: Must commit to completing the entire 7-week session.

Must have valid email address. (School email is not allowed)

Eligibility

The TEDC Youth Employment Program will be made available to young adults aged 16-20 who attend high school or college within the City of Tomball or the TISD jurisdiction. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

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Student Perspective

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Participating Employers

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ADIM Media

Is a full-service marketing company offering website design/ management, social media management, graphic design, photography and videography, email services, and more.

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Lions Den Gym

Is a gym that creates a unique environment that welcomes all fitness levels. The company offers general gym memberships, group training, personal training and athletic training.

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JDR Cable Systems

Is an Oil & Gas company that designs, engineers, and manufactures subsea power cables, as well as umbilical cables consisting of components for power distribution, data transfer, monitoring, and remote control of offshore facilities.

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BlueSky Global

Is a manufacturer of industrial dust collection and air cleaning equipment. The company also assembles machines for the sales and rental market.

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Century Hydraulics, LLC

Is a full-service hydraulic repair shop specializing in hydraulic hoses, repair pumps, motors, and cylinders.

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Moffett Productions, INC

Is a full-service video production company. They do everything from the inception of a project: from creative concepting, scripting, planning, filming, to editing and delivering the final video. The primary clients are local retail commercial clients, or corporate clients who need internal or public facing videos.

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Metal Zinc, LLC

Is a manufacturer of high quality HVAC & Refrigerant sheet metal products.

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Della Casa, LLC

Is a food manufacturing wholesale company that specializes in the production of fresh pasta products and distributing high-quality products to restaurants.

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Power Solutions Specialist, LLC

Is a residential/commercial standby generator maintenance and service company.

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Rite Choice Dental

A full-service dentist office that specializes in a wide range of services, including dental implants, cleanings, fillings, and root canals.

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TPC Real Estate

is a commercial brokerage firm focusing on retail, restaurant, and coworking projects. They handle the development, leasing, management, and marketing of all projects in house.

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First Community Credit Union

Is a local credit union that offers qualified applicants financial services such as checking/savings accounts, loan options, etc.

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BL Technology, LLC (Inframark, LLC)

Is a manufacturing company that provides instrumentation and controls, industrial cybersecurity, data analysis, and remote network operations center services.

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Vego Garden

Is a E-Commerce business that sells high end raised garden beds and garden accessories.

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Craving Kernels

Is a food/retail store that specializes in popcorn and over 80 flavors of fresh fudge.

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Building Rainbows Pre-School

Is a pre-school and summer camp for children between the ages of 2-12 years old.

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AFC Urgent Care Tomball

Is a provider of urgent care, occupational medicine, and non-emergency health care.

Businesses located within the City Limits of Tomball that would like to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program, please download the application and return it via email to twooten@tomballtxedc.org by February 26, 2025. 

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Application Process

The Application Process will open on March 3rd and will remain open until April 17th, 2025. Early submissions are highly encouraged.

Please note that limited slots are available and job placement cannot be guaranteed for every applicant. To increase your chances of being selected for a job offer through SYEP, submit completed applications as soon as possible.

Printable Documents

SYEP 2025 Youth Flyer
Download

Printable Documents

SYEP 2025 Youth Brochure
Download
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Duration of Employment
There are no uniform start dates for employment assignments. Employment will be made available starting June 2025, and will last a maximum of 7 weeks. All employment will end on or before August 2025.
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Wages
The Summer Youth Employment Program offers paid internships at a rate of $15.00 per hour across various industries, providing valuable hands-on experience to young individuals. Interns are given the opportunity to work a maximum of 140 hours throughout a 7-week session
Attention, Applicants!
For those accepted into the Summer Youth Employment Program, Job Offer emails will begin rolling out in May 2025. Please be aware that due to the anticipated high volume of applications and the limited number of available spots, we cannot guarantee job opportunities for all applicants. Applicants not initially selected will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available. Keep an eye out for further updates in the coming months as we finalize the details of the program.
Other Employment Opportunities
Workforce development in Tomball is a collaborative partnership essential to bridging the workforce gap. Tomball education institutions, local businesses, community leaders, and the Tomball Economic Development Corporation all play key roles in developing the talent pipeline. Work-based learning provides students with experience and the opportunity to earn transferable skills and certifications that enhance the local workforce. The TEDC invites you to feature your workforce programs on this page as we work together to build and sustain a robust, well-trained, and highly skilled workforce.
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Tiffani Wooten, CEcD
Assistant Director