Los Angeles Refinery
Summer Youth Program

For over 30 years, the Los Angeles Refinery (LAR) has provided local high school students a paid 7-week, summer work program. This mentor-led program not only introduces students to a variety of jobs in the refining industry but also to working in a corporate environment. The Summer Youth Program aims to cultivate our community’s youth by offering them opportunities to explore potential careers, establish real life work experience, and build a solid foundation for future employability in a competitive environment.

Overview

This seven-week program is designed to develop our community’s youth by providing them with the opportunity to discover future potential careers, setting real life work expectations, and building a strong foundation for employability in a competitive environment.

Scope

This unique program offers classroom training on fundamental life and interpersonal skills, as well as an introduction to the refinery including career within the industry, operations, and safety. The program also provides hands-on experience working with refinery and business unit mentors.

Program Dates & Work Hours

June 16 through July 31, 2025

Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

You must be able to work the entire
7 weeks and the hours listed above.

 

Program Details

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 11, 2025.

Pay Rate

$19.50 per hour

Eligibility

  • Must be 17 to 19 years old at the beginning of the program (June 16, 2025)
  • Must be a Junior or Senior in High School
  • Must be currently enrolled at one of the following schools:

Former Summer Youth and family members of Marathon employees are not eligible.

Application & SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates may be eligible for the program after successful completion of the following steps:

  1. Complete online application by April 11th
  2. Schedule interview by April 14th
  3. Attend scheduled interview (Interview dates: May 1 – 3)

Selected applicants must complete Background & Medical Screening (includes drug & alcohol testing) by May 31st

Important Dates

DateDescription
Monday, 2/17Application Period Begins
Friday, 4/11Application Deadline
Monday, 4/14Deadline to Schedule Interview
Thursday, 5/1 - Saturday, 5/3In-Person Interviews at Marathon Refinery
Saturday, 5/31Background and Medical Screening Deadline
Saturday, 6/7PPE Day - Saturday Morning Orientation
Monday, 6/16 - Thursday, 7/31
Program Dates
Thursday, 7/31
Graduation - Thursday Evening

Dates are subject to change

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