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SYEP is part of the Adolescent Services program.

Summer Youth Employment Program

The purpose of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is to provide New York City youth, between the ages of 14-24, with summer employment and educational experiences that build on their individual strengths and incorporate youth development principles. These principles include nurturing the talents and interests of youth, developing their skills and competencies, and providing positive adult role models.

SYEP typically provides seven weeks of entry-level work experience to youth between the ages of 14-24. Many young people work in a variety of entry-level jobs at community-based organizations and government agencies. Some examples include: clerical duties in local hospitals and libraries, serving lunches at a senior center, helping children at a day care center, and helping to clean up at local parks.

The SYEP experience introduces youth to the workplace, imparts valuable employment skills, and provides youth with a summer income. SYEP educational activities enhance this exposure to the world of work, allowing youth to gain the self-confidence, career awareness, financial literacy, and interpersonal competencies needed to succeed in life. 

For more information, contact:
PalYep@palnyc.org