The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs including:
Arts and Recreation
Educational Services
Financial Services
Healthcare/Medical
Hospitality/Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing/Public Relations
Media/Entertainment
Real Estate/Property
Retail
SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue education and social growth.
Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online or at a community-based organization during the application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program.
The deadline to apply is March 16, 2018.
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Visit the Department of Youth and Community Development for more youth programs including jobs, internships and after school programs.
The Department of Youth and Community Development is an equal opportunity employer/ program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
