The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer employment and educational experiences that capitalize on their individual strengths, develop their skills and competencies, and connect them to positive adult role models. SYEP Provides seven weeks of entry-level work experience in a variety of jobs at community-based organizations, government agencies and private sector businesses. In 2012 DYCD employed approximately 30,000 participants and placed them at 5,677 worksites. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations.
The Summer Youth Employment Program is designed to:
- Emphasize real-world labor expectations
- Increase awareness of services offered by local community-based organizations
- Provide opportunities for career instruction, financial literacy training, academic improvement, and social growth
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THE 2012 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL SUMMARY
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| The 2012 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) ended on August 18. A total of 29,416 youth worked this summer over the seven weeks of the program at 5,677 worksites located throughout the City. This year, DYCD received 132,593 applications. Participants work up to 25 hours a week and earn the minimum wage of $7.25. SYEP is a seven-week program open to all New York City residents between the ages of 14-24. |
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/downloads/pdf/2012-SYEP_Annual_Summary11-29-2012.pdf
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