YOUTH PROGRAMS
SYEP - The Summer Youth Employment Program
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.
Provides NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks.
Provides NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks.
Summer Youth Employment Program
SYEP Community-Based Program – Career Exploration & Paid Work Experience
The SYEP Community-Based option provides New York City youth (ages 16–24) with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. This program is an exciting way to gain real-world job experience, develop professional skills, and earn money while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Participants are selected through a randomized lottery, ensuring fair access to this opportunity.
What is SYEP?
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting young people across NYC with structured, work-based learning experiences to help them prepare for future careers.
Through a combination of hands-on work experiences and project-based learning, participants develop essential professional skills, explore career pathways, and gain valuable industry exposure.
Participants are selected through a randomized lottery, ensuring fair access to this opportunity.
What is SYEP?
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting young people across NYC with structured, work-based learning experiences to help them prepare for future careers.
Through a combination of hands-on work experiences and project-based learning, participants develop essential professional skills, explore career pathways, and gain valuable industry exposure.
What the Program Offers
SYEP gives youth a unique opportunity to explore their interest and discover new ones through:
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Career ExplorationExpand your knowledge and discover new career possibilities. -
Paid Summer Jobs (Ages 16–24)Gain valuable work experience in industries across NYC, improving your job readiness and professional skills. -
Earn MoneyGet paid while learning and working!
Who Can Apply?
SYEP is open to NYC youth who meet the following requirements:
- Young people, age 16 to 24 may apply online
- Some service options may have additional eligibility requirements
- Must be a resident of one of the five boroughs in NYC
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Get Involved
📍 Location: 23-16 30th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: SYEP@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
The SYEP Community-Based Program is an incredible opportunity for NYC youth to develop skills, explore careers, and earn money while building a brighter future.
Apply today and take the first step toward your future career!
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: SYEP@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
The SYEP Community-Based Program is an incredible opportunity for NYC youth to develop skills, explore careers, and earn money while building a brighter future.
Apply today and take the first step toward your future career!
CareerREADY SYEP – Preparing NYC Youth for the Future
The CareerREADY SYEP Program offers enhanced career exploration and work readiness opportunities for NYC youth. Designed to strengthen connections between academic learning and career exploration, the program equips participants with critical 21st-century skills, including problem-solving, team building, and analytical reasoning.
Program Highlights
SYEP gives youth a unique opportunity to explore their interest and discover new ones through:
- Career Exploration & Work ReadinessParticipants gain valuable workplace experience while developing essential job skills.
- School-Year & Summer ComponentsSelect NYC public high schools and SYEP contractors collaborate to offer a structured, career-focused program throughout the year.
- Tailored Career PreparationPrograms are designed to fit students’ career interests and provide industry-specific exposure.
Eligibility & Program Options
SYEP is open to NYC youth who meet the following requirements:
- 📌 Ages 14–15: Engage in paid, project-based learning experiences to explore career pathways
- 📌 Ages 16–24: Apply for paid summer jobs in diverse industries across NYC.
Program Requirements
- Selection is school-based – students are chosen by participating NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools rather than through the standard online SYEP lottery.
- Customized programming – schools and SYEP providers work together to align the program with the school’s focus and students’ career interests.
- Work Readiness Training – students receive comprehensive training before starting their summer experience.
- Must attend a DOE-approved school – Listed below
- Academy for Careers in Television and Film
- Astor Collegiate Academy
- Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching & Learning
- Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
- Bronxdale High School
- Business Of Sports School
- Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
- High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
- High School of Arts and Technology
- High School of Language and Innovation
- Long Island City High School
- Manhattan / Hunter Science High School
- Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
- Pelham Preparatory Academy
- Special Music School
- Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftmanship High School
- Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
- Urban Assembly School for Media Studies The
- Young Womens Leadership School Astoria
For more information on CareerREADY SYEP and how to get involved, contact us at:
📍 Location: 23-16 30th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: CareerReadySYEP@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Join us in preparing the next generation of New York City's workforce!
📍 Location: 23-16 30th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: CareerReadySYEP@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Join us in preparing the next generation of New York City's workforce!
SYEP Emerging Leaders Program – Empowering NYC’s Most Vulnerable Youth
The SYEP Emerging Leaders Program provides meaningful employment opportunities for New York City youth (ages 14–24) who face significant barriers to employment. This program is designed to support and empower young people through work-based learning experiences, offering them a pathway to success.
Through strategic agency partnerships, Emerging Leaders helps participants navigate life’s challenges by equipping them with career readiness skills, mentorship, and employment opportunities tailored to their unique needs.
Through strategic agency partnerships, Emerging Leaders helps participants navigate life’s challenges by equipping them with career readiness skills, mentorship, and employment opportunities tailored to their unique needs.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Emerging Leaders Program, applicants must:
- Be a resident of one of NYC’s five boroughs
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Be referred by an affiliated agency support staff
- Face at least one of the following employment barriers:
- Homeless or runaway youth (residing in shelters)
- Justice-involved or court-involved youth
- Youth in or aging out of foster care
- Youth receiving preventive services through NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
Referral Partners & Special Services
Eligible youth must receive a direct referral from their support agency. Special partners include:
📌 NYC Department of Education (DOE) – ACCESS: Support for students in temporary housing
📌 DOE District 75 (D75): Specialized education services
📌 DOE District 79 (D79): Alternative education pathways
📌 DOE-LYFE Program: Services for young parents in school
📌 End Domestic & Gender-Based Violence: Support for survivors
📌 NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA): Youth receiving cash assistance via Business Link
📌 Runaway & Homeless Youth Services
Program Benefits & Opportunities
- Ages 14–15: Engage in paid project-based learning experiences, exploring different career paths and developing essential skills.
- Ages 16–24: Gain paid summer job placements across a variety of industries in NYC, building experience and professional networks.
Get Involved
📍 Location: 23-16 30th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: emergingleaders@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
The SYEP Emerging Leaders Program is committed to empowering NYC’s most vulnerable youth, providing them with opportunities, guidance, and support to achieve long-term success
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: emergingleaders@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
The SYEP Emerging Leaders Program is committed to empowering NYC’s most vulnerable youth, providing them with opportunities, guidance, and support to achieve long-term success
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