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Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development
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.
Update: Because of COVID-19 pandemic and concern for the health and safety of New Yorkers, DYCD has suspended SYEP this summer. The program will re-launch in Summer 2021.
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More ways to get help with this program
Visit the website
Visit the SYEP page on the DYCD website to learn more.
Call 311
Ask for Summer Youth Employment Program assistance.
Call SYEP
Call DYCD Youth Connect at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 for more information.
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.
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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.
Proof of who you are
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
Proof of where you live
For the household, any one document:
- Driver license issued within the past 6 months
- Current letter, lease, or rent receipt from your landlord with your home address
- Utility bill (gas, electric, or water)
- IDNYC
- Correspondence from a government agency with your name and your street address (not a P.O. Box)
- Documents from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
- Letter or statement from the government (federal, state, or city)
Proof of your income
For each income source of each income earner, any one document:
Wages & Salary
- Paycheck stubs (from the last two weeks in a row that you worked)
- W2
- NYCHA statements of family income
Cash Assistance
- Cash Assistance budget letter
- Cash Assistance ID card with recent withdrawal receipt
- EFPT receipt
- SNAP card with photo
Unemployment Income
- Award letter or certificate
- Award letter or certificate with benefit amount
- Benefit statement (available on the internet)
Social Security Benefits (SSI Dependent Disability Survivor’s Retirement)
- Current award letter or certificate
- Current benefit check
Pensions, Annuities, or IRA
- 1099-R
- Statement from pension or annuity
Proof of your disability status
For each person with a disability, any one document:
- Proof of Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Statement from medical professional
Proof of work eligibility
For each person applying, any one document:
- Working papers for applicants 17 years old and younger.
Proof of your selective services
For each person applying, any one document if applicable to males 18 years of age and over:
- Record of online registration (www.sss.gov)
- Selective Service Registration Letter
- Stamped post office receipt
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4. How to apply
Here are your options.
Apply online
- SYEP is now accepting applications for this summer. Apply online. The deadline to submit applications is April 10, 2020.
- Participants are selected by lottery for the program.
https://application.nycsyep.com/ Apply online
Apply in person
Youth can also submit paper applications for 14-15 year olds or 16-24 year olds at a SYEP provider listed on the application.
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More ways to get help with this program
Visit the website
Visit the SYEP page on the DYCD website to learn more.
Call 311
Ask for Summer Youth Employment Program assistance.
Call SYEP
Call DYCD Youth Connect at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 for more information.