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Summer Youth Employment Program

Paid summer work experiences for ages 1424

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What this program is

If you're 14-24 years old and live in NYC, you can get a paid summer job and explore career opportunities when school's out

Who can get it

You're eligible if you:

Live in New York City
Are 14-24 years old

Heads up

The 2026 SYEP application is open until February 27, 2026.
What you'll do:
Work on a project for 12.5 hours per week for six weeks
Build work-readiness and leadership skills
Earn up to $700
There's no cost to apply or participate, but you're responsible for your own transportation and meals. Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

What you'll need to apply (ages 16-24)

(Note: You only need one of each document type. Some documents work for multiple categories.)

Photo ID (your school ID, IDNYC card, or driver's license all work)
Proof of age (if your photo ID doesn't show your birth date)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease, bank statement, or official mail from the government or your school)
Social Security card
A report card, school transcript, passport, or another document showing that you're allowed to work in the US

If applicable:

Proof of disability (an official letter from your doctor or an agency)
Selective Service registration (for men ages 18 or older)
Green Working Paper Card (for 16-17 year-olds)

What you'll need to apply (ages 14-15)

Photo ID
Proof of age
Proof of current address
Social Security card
Proof of disability (if applicable)

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What you'll need to apply (ages 16-24)

(Note: You only need one of each document type. Some documents work for multiple categories.)

Photo ID (your school ID, IDNYC card, or driver's license all work)
Proof of age (if your photo ID doesn't show your birth date)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease, bank statement, or official mail from the government or your school)
Social Security card
A report card, school transcript, passport, or another document showing that you're allowed to work in the US

If applicable:

Proof of disability (an official letter from your doctor or an agency)
Selective Service registration (for men ages 18 or older)
Green Working Paper Card (for 16-17 year-olds)

What you'll need to apply (ages 14-15)

Photo ID
Proof of age
Proof of current address
Social Security card
Proof of disability (if applicable)

Get help

800-246-4646

Learn more about SYEP (https://application.nycsyep.com/) from the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).
Call 800-246-4646 for more information.

Visit the SYEP website

See more summer opportunities from the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) (https://application.nycsyep.com/)

Places to get help (55)

Authoritative city directories list these locations as delivering this program.

August Martin High School
156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica · Queens
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Baruch
110 Baruch Drive, New York · Manhattan
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Boys And Girls High School (16k455)
1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bronx High School Of Business (09x412)
240 East 172 Street, Bronx · Bronx
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bronx Lab School (11x265)
800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx · Bronx
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bronx Leadership Academy II High School (07x527)
730 Concourse Village West, Bronx · Bronx
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bronx Theatre High School (10x546)
99 Terrace View Avenue, New York · Manhattan
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Brooklyn Lab School (19k639)
999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence (32k556)
797 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Cardinal Mccloskey School & Home For Children
333 East 149 Street, Bronx · Bronx
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Catholic Charities Community Services : Mosaic Beacon Community Center Food Pantry
1257 Ogden Avenue, Bronx · Bronx
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Channel View School For Research (27q262)
100-00 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway · Queens
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Source and last updated

Source: NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
Agency: NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Updated: Source: June 3, 2026 · Synced August 18, 2026

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Source record ID: P030en · S2R030

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