SWEP SPECIAL PROGRAM 2026

The City of East Orange is soliciting proposals for the SWEP Special Program 2026, a summer program for high school students ages 14-18. The program will run for 6 weeks, 20 hours per week, and will provide interactive programming and equal access to participation for student residents of the City of East Orange. The successful proposal will ensure that the program includes entrepreneurship, cosmetology, barbering, graphic design, mental health and wellness, social justice and law advocacy, public health research, and film production. The program must also provide opportunities for students to engage with professionals in their field, participate in a college or university environment, and develop financial literacy and work skills. • The program will serve a minimum of 100 students and a maximum of 300 students. • The program must be managed by a team with at least 3 years of experience in creating and operating youth educational programs. • The program must provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to share and learn. • The program must promote community engagement and support. • The program must be led by a team with certified and licensed staff in areas that require certification or licensure.