SYEP
Summer Youth Employment Program
In short
Paid 6-week summer jobs and work-readiness training. NYC youth 14–24 (selection by lottery; some guaranteed groups like foster/justice-involved/homeless youth).
- What you get
- Paid 6-week summer jobs and work-readiness training.
- Who qualifies
- NYC youth 14–24 (selection by lottery; some guaranteed groups like foster/justice-involved/homeless youth).
- Income limit (2026)
- none
- Papers to gather
- Proof of age, NYC residence, SSN/work authorization, working papers for minors.
- Renewal
- Annual.
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