Launch Your Future Employment (LYFE)
Summer RISE
Work Experience (WEx) Program
Unlock Your Future with LYFE, powered by WorkSource Montgomery!
Are you a Montgomery County resident who’s feeling lost when it comes to finding a career and not just job? LYFE is here to guide you!
Whether you’re taking a gap year from high school or college, a recent graduate, or someone looking to transition into a high-demand field, LYFE provides a paid opportunity to gain work experience. This program is designed to prepare you for either full time employment, support your return to formal education, or help secure your acceptance into an apprenticeship or training program. Join us to turn your dreams into reality!
Program Highlights:
WHO: Montgomery County Residents age 16-24 currently not enrolled in school/formal education
WHAT: A paid work experience program emphasizing career exploration and job readiness training
WHEN: Accepting participants on a rolling basis
WHERE: Hybrid model, home office in East County at Montgomery College East County Education Center
If you’re ready to take the next step, but not sure how to get there, sign up for LYFE today.
Summer RISE is an initiative led by the Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Department of Partnerships in collaboration with businesses, government agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Summer RISE provides students with a career-based opportunity to engage in hands-on learning related to their field of interest. This is a five week/50 hour summer program for rising MCPS juniors and seniors that are in-person, virtual or a combination of the two experiences.
Students will learn:
- Organizational structures and how an organization functions as a whole
- Employer expectations in a typical workplace environment
- Career options, starting salaries, degrees, certifications or experiences required in a specific field
- Professional and transferable technical skills determined by the business community
- Technical and professional transferable skills that apply to any job
2025 Work Experience (WEx) Program
Work Experience (WEx) is the key component of the Launch Your Future Employment (LYFE) program supporting out of school youth ages 16-24. Get paid to explore different career options while building your resume.
This program is fully funded by WorkSource Montgomery, offering you the chance to develop young talent at no cost to your business.
If you would like to receive more information, please fill out this quick interest form and someone from our staff will contact you within 7 business days!