Summer Youth Employment

	The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer employment and educational opportunities. In 2011 DYCD employed 30,628 participants and placed them at 5,732 worksites.  Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations. The Summer Youth Employment Program is designed to: Emphasize real-world labor expectations Increase awareness of services offered by local community-based organizations Provide opportunities for career instruction, financial literacy training, academic improvement, and social growth 2012 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM   APPLY TODAY!
	Find a Program Summer Help at No Cost to You!  Becoming an SYEP worksite Additional Information: Apply online Download Paper application package (in PDF) Summer Youth Employment Program 2012 FAQs (in PDF) Download the SYEP Poster (in PDF) SYEP alternatives (in PDF) Read SYEP 2011 Annual Summary (in PDF) Obtain a new or replacement Social Security card  Get information on working papers for youth  Selective Service System  Read about SYEP 2011  Go to SYEP in the News  For more information on SYEP, please contact 1-800-246-4646. The Department of Youth and Community Development is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.