SYEP 2025: You Have Been Selected! Please Read!

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2025

The SYEP Lottery Has Selected YOU!!!

Congratulations! You have been selected to participate in the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) with the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is important that you immediately respond to all emails and phone calls from staff regarding corrections to your documents. A green check mark simply indicates that your documents have been uploaded – it does not mean they’ve been approved. We must review your documents before we can proceed with your enrollment. Your documents must meet the city’s standards, as outlined below. Please act promptly!

***ENVELOPES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR PROOF OF ADDRESS. MUST OPEN LETTER INSIDE ENVELOPE AND HEADER, PARTICIPANT NAME OR PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME, DATED FROM 2025, & CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS MUST BE VISIBLE.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE DATED FROM 2025 & NOT EXPIRED!!!

W-2 AND PAYSTUBS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

US PASSPORTS, TOP PAGE MUST BE SIGNED & NOT EXPIRED***

IF YOU ARE 16 or 17 YEARS OLD,

WORKING PAPERS CAN BE SUPPLIED AT A LATER DATE!

1st ALERT DEADLINE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS: FRIDAY, APRIL 11 @ 11 AM

While this isn't the final deadline, submitting by this date makes sure you stay on track and have ample time for any necessary revisions. A staff member will reach out via email and phone call/text. We HIGHLY encourage you to submit your documents as soon as possible to avoid last-minute stress!

FINAL DEADLINE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS: SUNDAY, APRIL 13 @ 11 PM

Late submissions may not be accepted.

Enrollment for SYEP is completely online using a secure site.

Please read ALL of the following instructions thoroughly!

What You Need to Get Started

To use the Participant Site, please have the following information:

Social Security #
Date of Birth
Zip Code
Access to the internet

Getting Started

Please use the steps provided below to complete your enrollment process.

Go to https://participant.yepsonline.org
Select “Login”
Authenticate your username through NYC.ID. Select one of the options on the right-hand part of the screen. If you need an NYC.ID, select “Create Account”.
Enter your Social Security Number, Zip Code, and Date of Birth. Then select “Register”.
Complete the forms in the “Forms” section
Complete and electronically sign the Participant Enrollment Survey
Complete and electronically sign the I-9 Form
Complete and electronically sign the W-4 Form (All Zeroes!)
Upload all documents in the “Documents” section

FOLLOW THIS GUIDE TO GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT!!!

FORM SECTIONS	IMPORTANT KEY NOTES
PARTICIPANT ENROLLMENT SURVEY (PES)	Fill out completely Make sure to input your AND your parent/guardian's full name signatures and date (regardless of your age)
2025 W-4 Form	Fill out ONLY Step 1 and Step 5 Step 3 and Step 4 are all '$0' Zeroes!
I-9 Form	Fill out Section 1 Check off one of the boxes to confirm your citizenship status Sign your full name where it states "Signature of Employee" and the date
IT-2104	You can ignore this form unless you need it for your taxes. This document is OPTIONAL!
Universal Data Consent Form	Check off the proper consent box Make sure to input your AND your parent/guardian's full name signatures and date

UPLOAD DOCUMENT SECTIONS	RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW Upload ONE of the following:
Proof of Age	Birth Certificate (PICTURE OF WHOLE DOC - SHOW SEALS) NYS ID (MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) US Passport (MUST BE SIGNED & MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card (MUST NOT BE EXPIRED)
Copy of Social Security Card	CLEAR COPY OR PHOTO
Proof of Address	NOTE: DO NOT UPLOAD AN ENVELOPE OR CLOSED LETTER! IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Please OPEN all letters/bills. YOU MUST UPLOAD THE WHOLE PAGE DOCUMENT! MUST BE DATED FROM THIS YEAR 2025 & MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE PARTICIPANT OR PARENT/GUARDIAN ON THE APPLICATION. MAKE SURE THE ADDRESS MATCHES THE MAILING ADDRESS ON YOUR APPLICATION. Home Utility: Con-Ed Bill, Cable Bill, Internet Bill, Landline/Cell Phone, Gas Bill Current Lease, Mortgage, Deed, Rent Bill/NYCHA Rent Stub Official Mail from a Federal, State, or City Agency (NYC, NYS, SUNY, CUNY, or US Postal Office, etc...) Stamped and Signed Official High School/College Transcript Bank/Credit Card Statement Health/Pet/Car Insurance Letter
Proof of Identity	NYS ID or NYC ID (MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) US Passport (MUST BE SIGNED & MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card (MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) CURRENT school/college ID
Proof of Employment Authorization	NYS ID or NYC ID (MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) US Passport (MUST BE SIGNED & MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card or I-94/I-797/I-5991 or Certificate of Naturalization or Employment Registration Card (MUST NOT BE EXPIRED) Recent Unofficial School/College Transcript dated from this year 2025 Recent Report Card dated from this year 2025 Voter's Registration Card US Military Card/Draft Record
Selective Service (ONLY for males 18 to 24 years old)	Register at https://www.sss.gov/register/ Download Registration Letter Sign and date the top and bottom of the letter Upload signed registration letter
Working Papers (ONLY for 16 and 17 year olds) YOU CAN SUPPLY WORKING PAPER AT A LATER DATE. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 30th THE SOONER THE BETTER!!!	16 or 17 years old at the start of the program on July 1st. Must be signed by the participant Must be signed and stamped by your school or DOE Office

DOCUMENT GUIDE

VIEW IT HERE

SYEP Required Document Checklist has been attached here for your guidance and reference:

Older Youth (16 - 24 years old

Please check out this video for further guidance:

https://vimeo.com/806557508

Resources

Replace Social Security Card - See Link Here
Get a Copy of your Birth Certificate - See Link Here
Get a Non-Driver New York State ID - See Link Here
Get a U.S. Passport - See Link Here
How to obtain an IDNYC - See Link Here with Locations

Upload documents to the site ASAP!

1st ALERT DEADLINE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS: FRIDAY, APRIL 11 @ 11 AM

FINAL DEADLINE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS: SUNDAY, APRIL 13 @ 11 PM

Late submissions may not be accepted. The system will not allow you to upload documents after Sunday.

Please check your email often as all 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) updates will be communicated via email. After you complete enrollment you will receive emails about the next steps in the program including the required orientation component. If you have any questions, contact us via phone or email (contact information is listed below).

Any questions, please email syep@ywhi.org

or call 212-569-6200 Ext. 237/265/239

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