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= Grow Detroit's Young Talent (GDYT) = Grow Detroit's Young Talent (GDYT) is a Detroit citywide summer jobs program, an initiative of Mayor Mike Duggan. GDYT trains and employs young adults between the ages of 14 and 24 for a 6 week experience throughout July and August. Youth participants must be permanent residents of Detroit and eligible to work in the United States. There is a broad range of jobs available to the participants. Examples of jobs include: community cleanups, event planning, accounting, retail and the Junior Police or Fire Cadets to name a few. 8,127 youth were trained and employed for the summer of 2017.

GDYT Job placements are based on a developmentally appropriate, tiered model for summer employment:

Tier 1: Career Exploration – The Career Exploration tier introduces young people to first-time work and career opportunities through community service, team projects, and job shadowing. This tier is for youth with little to no previous work experience (typically 14-16 year olds).

Tier 2: Ready for Work – Developed for young people with some previous work experience, the Ready for Work tier places youth with a host employer or in a vocational training experience, while continuing to build career readiness skills. (typically 16-24 year olds).

Tier 3: Career Pathway Internships – The competitive Career Pathways Internship tier is for young people with previous work experience and a desire to focus on a specific career pathway with a host employer (17 years or older).

GDYT is housed within Connect Detroit, founded in 2001 as a 501( c ) 3 nonprofit organization under the name "City Connect Detroit" by local foundation and civic leaders. Connect Detroit today helps Detroit-area nonprofit organizations and governments work together to solve local problems.The organization mobilizes funding so such groups and its constituents can be empowered to reach common goals for the greater good of the community.

Connect Detroit has tackled, and continues to pursue, collaborative opportunities surrounding a variety of issues affecting children, youth, and families. The nonprofit has been instrumental in creating platforms and partnerships for community health and community development initiatives, too.

How Does The Program Work?
To ensure that youth receive a premiere summer work experience, there are four pillars to ensure success in GDYT. The outlined steps are not only beneficial to youth workers but to employers as well.

Youth Recruitment and Matching – Eligible youth are recruited through educational institutions, community organizations and the city’s workforce development system. Youth are matched to employers based on interest, skill level, and accessibility. Employers are invited to interview candidates; otherwise, GDYT staff will manage the placement process based on the aforementioned criteria.

Workplace Readiness – GDYT youth receive, at minimum, 12 hours of work readiness training prior to placement. In addition, worksite monitors provide boosters throughout the summer.

Youth Support – Depending on the youth’s level of participation, they receive an hourly wage or training stipend, ranging from $8.00 – $9.50 per hour. Youth are supported throughout the summer by a Worksite Monitor, who provides encouragement and advice to ensure a meaningful placement. Participants also receive bus passes to assist with transportation, to and from their site.

Employer Support – Every employer will be provided: 1) an Employer Orientation (live or virtual); 2) an Employer Tool Kit; and 3) a Worksite Monitor/Program Liaison. Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation serves as the employer of record and manages the youth payroll process.