Prime Time Teen

Prime Time Teen (PTT) is an eight-week interactive workforce readiness and skill development program for youth age 13-17. The program places an emphasis on engaging participants in the development of 21st Century workforce readiness skills and the creation of a youth-led community service project. All participants who meet attendance goals and participate in the youth-led community service project will receive a Certificate of Completion along with a $500 stipend. PARTICIPANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN SACRAMENTO CITY LIMITS TO PARTICIPATE.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • Youth participants must reside within the Sacramento city limits to be eligible to participate in the program. What does this mean? For more information to see if you are within the Sacramento city limits, look up your address with the “Find My District” tool to find which Council District you reside in.
  • All instructional program sessions are held in person at identified community center for eight-weeks, unless noted due to holidays and city building closure..
  • Participants must complete a Youth Parent/Guardian Information Packet and a W9 & 590 Tax Form. Program staff will be available to discuss, go over, review, and answer questions that may arise.
  • To receive the monetary stipend, we ask participants to fully commit to all eight weeks, engage in groups discussion, collaborate on community service project activities, and complete a mock interview.
  • During the program cycle, youth participants are allowed no more than one excused or unexcused absence.
  • Youth may participate and complete the program up to a max of two times only.

Spring sessions

Registration Opens: March 4, 2024, at 10:00am

Program Dates: April 1, 2024 – May 22, 2024
Monday & Wednesday
Location: South Natomas Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Activity #: 23441

Program Dates: April 2, 2024 – May 23, 2024
Tuesday & Thursday
Location: Oak Park Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Activity #: 23442

Summer 2024 sessions

Registration Opens: May 6, 2024, at 10:00am

Program Dates: June 10 – July 3, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: Mims/Hagginwood Community Center
9:00am – 12:00pm
Activity #: 23936

Program Dates: June 10 – July 3, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: Johnston Community Center
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Activity #: 23938

Registration Opens: July 17, 2024, at 10:00am

Program Dates: July 9 – August 15, 2024
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: Belle Cooledge Community Center
9:00am – 12:00pm
Activity #: 24274

Program Dates: July 9 – August 15, 2024
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: Pannell Meadowview Community Center
Tuesday/Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00 | Wednesday 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Activity #: 23939

Fall 2024 sessions

Registration Opens: August 19, 2024, at 10am

Program Dates: September 16 – November 6, 2024
Monday & Wednesday
Location: George Sim Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Activity #: 23942

Program Dates: September 17 – November 7, 2024
Tuesday & Thursday
Location: South Natomas Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Activity #: 23941

Contact us

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Yer Lee, Program Coordinator
Email: PrimeTimeTeen@cityofsacramento.org
Phone: (916) 808-6023

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