Summer Youth Academy

In partnership with the City of Buffalo, Northland Workforce Training Center will offer participants a fully paid six-week immersion experience into high-tech careers in advanced manufacturing and energy.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ *** 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED ***

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • July 6 - August 14, 2026
  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211
  • Paid Training - $16/hour
  • NFTA Summer Bus Pass Provided

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

  • Academic Advancement
  • Career Counseling
  • Supportive Services
  • Employability Skills Certification
  • OSHA-10 Certification
  • Assistance Completing College Applications

STEPS TO APPLY TO THE NORTHLAND SUMMER YOUTH ACADEMY

1. Submit your Mayor Summer Youth Application at: We will fill our program on a first come/ first served basis. For that reason, please fill out the application at this link AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:​ https://www.buffalony.gov/1770/Mayor-Summer-Youth-Internship-and-Employ

2. When completing your Mayor Summer Youth application, make sure to put "Northland Workforce Training Center" as your requested worksite after your signature:​ If you do not put "Northland Workforce Training Center," you will likely be assigned to a different site.

3. Let us know that you plan to apply to the Northland Summer Youth Academy by filling out the form below.