The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 21 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.
Here are some of details!
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The program runs from July 5th to August 11th- this is 6 weeks!
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For youth ages 14-15 years old: You will participate in a paid project-based learning experience that will provide enriching career exploration, emphasize work- readiness, help foster leadership and develop numerous skills. You will work 12.5 hours a week for the 6 weeks of program. You will be paid $700 TOTAL for the program. Payments will be made each week if the minimum amount of hours/work are met. Payments will be $100 for the first 4 weeks, then $150 for the final two weeks.
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For youth ages 16-21: You will be assigned an internship/worksite and be able to work up to 25 hours each week for 6 weeks of program. You will be paid the NYS minimum wage of $15 per hour. You will be paid each week based on the number of hours you work.
- For all youth: There are certain documents you need to submit to enroll into the program. For those of you that have applied before, the City of New York has made it EASIER to get in. Check out the checklists below!
We want to get YOU paid this summer! New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID) is a one stop shop for improving lives through effective communication, restorative justice, conflict management, and youth and workforce development. We at NYCID want to give you the best summer experience- one that is meaningful and rewarding!
The most important part to know is to choose New York Center for Interpersonal Development as your provider. Choose SYEP Community and then search for New York Center for Interpersonal Development. If you do not choose us, we can not work with you this summer! See the pictures below to find us!
