Bartlett Partners with Mayor’s Youth Employment Program

Jamal Barrett and Maxwell Sabel, two students from local Stamford high schools, are working at Bartlett Tree Experts corporate headquarters this summer as part of the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP). 

Now in its third year, MYEP provides Stamford teens with real-world work experience and professional development. In addition to 28 hours a week at Bartlett, the boys attend training provided by the City on topics such as leadership and project management.

"Lack of office experience is often a strike against young people looking for work, even recent college graduates," said Noel Dubak, Manager of Recruitment and Development for Bartlett in a release from the company.  “Getting this type of experience at such an early stage puts these students ahead of the curve, possibly for the rest of their lives.” 

“We’re updating the equipment files and it’s actually taught me a few things. I’ve learned about the financing process,” said Rising Stamford High School senior, Jamal Barrett in a release from Bartlett. Barrett was captain of his school's JV football team last year. He also volunteers at Greater Works Community Church of God as the assistant sound technician. He has a strong interest in technology and hopes to attend UConn in the future.

Rising West Hill High School senior Maxwell Sabel had his own observations. “...the things you learn like getting along with people and asking for direction will help me in the future," he said in the release. Sabel volunteers with the Yearwood Center soup kitchen and is an active member of the St. Leo Parish youth group. He also plays lacrosse during the school year.

The Mayor’s Youth Employment Program includes 75 students with jobs provided by 12 businesses and 17 non-profits. The funding for jobs at nonprofits is provided by an additional 18 corporate sponsors.