Hello Youth of New York City!

Still looking for a summer job?! We just got more spots available- apply now before they are gone! See below for instructions and details.

It’s that time again! SYEP applications are now open! Click the green button to apply below. Make sure to choose the Brooklyn Provider list and then choose New York Center for Interpersonal Development . Apply ASAP!

Not sure if you want a summer job yet? We get it, sometimes we might have another job for the summer or we are going on a family vacation. However there is no harm in applying- you can always choose to not participate but remember, life happens! None of us can predict the future. Make sure you apply before all the spots are gone!
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.

Here are some of details!
  • The program runs from July 5th to August 13th- this is 6 weeks!
  • 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.
  • For youth ages 16-24: 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 they 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 before you apply is to choose New York Center for Interpersonal Development as your provider. At the end of the application, go to the Brooklyn Provider list and choose New York Center for Interpersonal Development, even if you are from Staten Island! If you do not choose us, we can not work with you this summer! See the pictures below to find us! Click on Brooklyn first:
then find NEW YORK CENTER FOR INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
We are conducting all enrollment virtually! You can ignore the directions that appear after you choose us- you do not need to go anywhere! We will be reaching out via email and text when it is time for the enrollment process. See below for more information!
Enrollment Information

Finished Applying? Great! Enrollment will take place via a lottery system starting around May 1st! We will be in touch towards the end of April about the lottery and enrollment but until then, please look at the Document Checklist to start collecting your documents. Please click on the appropriate age group for your checklist.

If you need to apply for new documents, please do so ASAP! Some of you will need to obtain a photo ID, working papers, and other documents. Don't wait to collect these!
We will be in contact with you again soon!

Thanks for your help!

Questions? Email us at SYEP@NYCID.ORG
Make sure to add us to your contact list! Our number is (347) 378-9578‬.