Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

1. How it Works

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) connects NYC youth 14 – 24 years old with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.

Because of COVID-19 pandemic, a new virtual program called Summer Bridge will take the place of SYEP this year.
Through Summer Bridge, youth ages 14–24 will have the chance to learn new skills, explore potential careers, and earn money.
Apply for Summer Bridge July 9 – 15, 2020.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions.

Do you live in NYC?
Are you between 14 and 24 years old?

Take a short survey to see if you might be eligible for this or 30 other programs.

Am I Eligible?

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

It’s important to include the right documents when you apply. Your documents show whether the program is right for you.

This page can help you choose the right documents for your application.

A Social Security Card is required for all applicants as proof of Social Security number. All references to the word “current” means documents dated within the last six (6) months or where applicable documents which are still valid and have not expired.

SYEP does not require documents to be submitted with the application. You will only need to submit documents if you are selected from the lottery.

For each person applying, any one document:

Driver license or official photo ID
Birth certificate
IDNYC
Passport
Social Security Card for dependents
Social Security Card or ITIN
Baptismal or other religious certificate
Marriage records
Medicaid card
Naturalization certificate
Official birth records
Official school records
Adoption records
Other official record showing birth date

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Paid summer experiences for youth