The City of Mobile is looking to partner with local employers interested in hosting an intern through the 2023 Y.E.S. (Youth Empowered for Success) Initiative. Launched in 2016 to connect young people to local employment and development opportunities, the Y.E.S. Initiative is geared toward teenagers and college students interested in gaining valuable experience in the local workforce.

Through Y.E.S. Internship programs in the Summer, Fall and Spring, the City of Mobile can help local businesses find quality employees while connecting young professionals to up to 160 hours of first-hand workforce experience. The teenage cohort is open to students who are 16-to-18 years old, and the college cohort is open to 18-to-24 years old college students.

All payroll and paperwork for Y.E.S. Interns will be managed by Laine Federal, and the city interviews, vets and places potential interns based on availability, student interest, and the requests of participating employers.

"Since we launched it in 2016, the Y.E.S. Initiative has connected more than 4,000 young Mobilians to paid internships with City departments and local businesses," Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. "We have a lot of talented young Mobilians looking for an opportunity to learn and grow. If you are a business owner in the area and want to get involved, we can help find the right intern for your staff."

Applications for business owners are now open at: https://www.cityofmobile.org/yes251. Applications need to be completed by 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 16. If your business is selected to host a Y.E.S. Intern, you will be notified and required to send a representative to a Mandatory Orientation that will take place on Thursday, March 23. For more information, please reach out to us at: yes@cityofmobile.org.

You can see the program start dates for our upcoming Y.E.S. programs below:

Summer Internship Program Start Date: June 5, 2023

Fall Internship Program Start Date: September 11, 2023

Spring Internship Program Start Date: January 8, 2024