MyCITY Frequently Asked Questions

  • MyCITY is a seasonal, paid, career pathway planning program offered by KRESA Career Connect! We invite young people, ages 14-24, living in Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties to apply to participate using our Career Pathway Planning Programs application. By applying, you can express interest in and be considered for a range of opportunities, including:

    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and eligibility for available programs and services will be assessed upon review of applications. After applying, please expect an email from our team with further information on your next steps.

    MyCITY reserves the right to limit participation based on available employment opportunities.

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    To complete the online application, you will need the following information:

    • Name and home street address
    • Applicant phone number as well as parent/guardian phone number if under the age of 18
    • Valid email address (email address must be unique for each applicant and different from the Parent/Guardian email)
    • Eligibility documents (see required documents question below) ready for upload to the program application
    • Be able to answer questions regarding school status and name of school attending
    • Be able to answer questions related to your career interests and plans beyond high school
       

    IMPORTANT: In order for your application to be considered complete, you must also supply required documents, including the applicants valid proof of ID and proof of authorization to work in the US. If these are not readily available, they may be added to the application at a later date. 
     

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  • Do I need my parent/guardian with me to apply?

  • When does the online application open, how will I apply?

  • Who can participate in the program?

  • When is the program, and how long will it last?

  • If I participated last year, do I need to apply to participate again?

  • Can I apply for my sister or brother at the same time?

  • I don’t have a computer at home. How will I apply online?

  • What if I don’t have a social security card?

  • I don’t have an email address? How can I get one?

  • If I apply, what other documents will I need to participate in the program?

  • I don’t have a certified copy of my birth certificate. How can I get one?

  • How will I be paid if selected to participate in MyCITY?

  • Will there be a background check?

  • Once I complete the ONLINE application, what happens next?

  • What kind of jobs are there?

  • Do I get paid for Holidays?

  • Am I guaranteed a job placement once I apply?

  • Is there a waiting list for Jobs?

  • What are the different pathways?

  • How can I get more information?