DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, along with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and WorkSource DeKalb, is excited to launch the 2025 DeKalb Summer Youth Employment Program (DSYEP). This initiative will provide 350 interns with valuable work experience and professional growth opportunities across various industries including healthcare, education, technology, retail, and government.

The DSYEP will run from June 2 through July 3, 2025. Interns will be compensated $15 per hour, a competitive rate among regional youth employment programs. Participants will work Monday through Thursday, up to 24 hours per week. Selection will be determined through a random lottery system to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.

Registration for the DSYEP opens Thursday, April 10, 2025, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Interested participants can register online at dekalbcountyga.gov/dsyep.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a DeKalb County resident

• Ages 16–21

• Must successfully complete a drug screening and background check

“Our youth are the architects of tomorrow, and it’s our responsibility to equip them with the foundation to build bold, bright futures,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. “Through this program, we’re not just offering jobs — we’re investing in dreams, potential, and the long-term prosperity of our community.”

For more information or help with registration, please visit dekalbcountyga.gov/dsyep or contact Alanna Hicks-King, Workforce Development Manager, at [email protected] or
(470) 572-8229.