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What Is SYEP?
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.
Participants have the opportunity to explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills and engage in learning experiences that help in developing their social, civic and leadership skills.
By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.
What Does the Program Offer?
What Can I Do This Summer?
Special programming available for NYC youth through SYEP
- NYC Teens aged 14-15 can participate in paid project based activities which will help them explore different career opportunities
- Young people aged 16-21 can apply for paid Summer Jobs in a variety of industries throughout NYC
The application for Summer 2020 will open in early March.