SWEP East Orange
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Welcome to SWEP East Orange

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About SWEP

The East Orange Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) is a six-week, paid program for students aged 14–19, running during the summer with 20-hour weekly, community-based positions.

Managed by the Mayor's Office of Employment and Training, it provides "Earn & Learn" opportunities in fields like film, barbering, beauty, mental health, and entrepreneurship.

Key Details for SWEP East Orange

  • - Target Audience: Students between the ages of 14 and 19 who are able to legally work in the U.S.

  • - Program Structure: Six-week duration with 20 hours of work per week in community-based positions.

  • - Career Tracks: Programs include Film & Production, Barbering, Beauty & Wellness, Mental Health Advocacy, Entrepreneurship, Law & Justice, Graphic Design, and Public Health.

  • - Application & Timing: The program typically operates in June and July.

  • - Goal: The program is designed to provide professional experience, networking, and youth empowerment within the East Orange community.