Summer Youth Employment Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 16 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer.

This program is sponsored by DYCD (Department of Youth and Community Development)

Summer Youth Employment Program Participant Applications 2025

Who is Eligible?

• Youth ages 16-24
• Must reside within one of the five NYC boroughs
• Must have a social security card
• DYCD selects participants via a random lottery to ensure fairness.
  • There will be more than one lottery to ensure that all seats in the program are filled.
  • If selected by the lottery, all youth will be required to submit documents to prove their eligibility for the program and successfully complete the orientation process.

Key Information:

• All youth interested must fill out an application by clicking “Apply Today” below
• Application deadline: March 14th, 2025
• When prompted to select a provider, please remember to select our organization under the “Community Based” tab.
  • We are listed as: Marks JCH of Bensonhurst.

Program Information?

• Upon the start of the program, youth can work up to 25 hours per week, at the rate of $16.50 per hour paid directly through the city
  • July 1st, 2025 – August 8th, 2025
  • July 7th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025

Summer Youth Employment Program Worksite Applications 2025:

About The Program:

• Become an SYEP Worksite for this upcoming summer
• Provide youth ages 16-24 with six weeks of valuable work experience and career readiness skills
• SYEP Participants can work up to 25 hours per week, at the rate of $16.50 per hour throughout the duration of the program
• SYEP Participants are paid directly through the city, at no cost to your agency
• In-person, hybrid, and remote worksites can apply
• Please encourage your staff ages 16-24 to apply

Key Information:

• Please register by May 9^th, 2025 to become an SYEP worksite through the link below
• When filling out your application, please remember to select us as your provider under the “Community Based” tab
  • We are listed as: Marks JCH of Bensonhurst.

Program Dates:

• Upon the start of the program, youth can work up to 25 hours per week, at the rate of $16 per hour paid directly through the city
  • July 1st, 2025 – August 8th, 2025
  • July 7th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025

 Let’s help make a difference together this Summer!

Contact Information:

Emily Slavutskaya| [email protected]| 718-943-6302