DeKalb County seeking 350 summer interns: Registration ends April 20

DECATUR, GA—Registration is underway now and will end on April 20 for the 2025 DeKalb Summer Youth Employment Program (DSYEP).

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and WorkSource DeKalb announced today, April 15, that the program will provide 350 interns with work experience and professional growth opportunities across various industries including healthcare, education, technology, retail, and government.

“Our youths are the architects of tomorrow, and it’s our responsibility to equip them with the foundation to build bold, bright futures,” said Cochran-Johnson. “Through this program, we’re not just offering jobs — we’re investing in dreams, potential, and the long-term prosperity of our community.”

The program runs June 2 through July 3. Interns will earn $15 per hour and will work Monday through Thursday, up to 24 hours per week. Selection for the program will be determined through a random lottery system to ensure fairness and equal opportunity, officials stated.

Registration, which opened Thursday, April 10, closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. Interested participants can register online at dekalbcountyga.gov/dsyep.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a DeKalb County resident
• Ages 16–21
• Must successfully complete a drug screening and background check

For more information or registration assistance, visit dekalbcountyga.gov/dsyep or contact Alanna Hicks-King, Workforce Development Manager, at ahicksking@dekalbcountyga.gov or

470-572-8229.