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Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

FOR AGES 14-24

SYEP participants ages 14 and 15

Participate in Service Learning Projects 12.5 hours per week.

Earn a stipend

SYEP participants ages 16-24

Work 25 hours
Monday through Friday
Earn $16.50/hr

SYEP is a 6-week employment program that serves youth ages 14 - 24. The goal of the program is to provide youth with summer employment and educational experiences that build on their individual strengths, talents and interests.

 

 The GRYC offers a variety of interesting jobs for older youth ages 16 - 24 in various employment sectors. SYEP participants work as camp counselors at day camps; clerical workers in hospitals, private businesses, law offices, schools; teachers assistants at childcare centers and school programs; sales and stock associates at neighborhood businesses and shopping malls. Our work sponsors provide nurturing work environments that support meaningful learning experiences for the SYEP participants.

 

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​Interested youth must submit an application at https://application.nycsyep.com/. If the application is selected for enrollment, youth are notified by email of the dates to submit DYCD’s required support documents; which include but are not limited to: working papers, proof of address, social security card, valid school ID, NY State ID, proof of family income and if applicable, proof of selective service registration.

Younger Youth ages 14-15 participate in a variety of 6-week service learning projects designed to teach academic and life skills in a classroom setting designed to help participants identify and solve real problems in their communities. These projects also foster opportunities for young people to reflect on and learn from experiences of service and active citizenship. Service-learning builds character, encourages active citizenship, provides opportunities to learn and practice academic skills in writing, speaking, teamwork, critical thinking and decision making. Past projects include Environmental Justice, Health and Wellness, Civic Engagement, Business/Entrepreneurship and Technology. Participants will participate for 12.5 hours per week and earn a $700 stipend for their participation.


 

Before SYEP kicks off in July, all enrolled participants must attend a mandatory virtual orientation and workshop session. The orientation will cover policies, time and attendance procedures, and debit card usage. The workshop is the Hats and Ladders requirements for SYEP. The Hats and Ladders self-guided workshops cover workplace readiness, financial literacy, career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, and civic engagement.  To be eligible to work, participants must complete the Hats and Ladders requirement AND attend the virtual orientation.

Director: Edwing Vilsaint
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