Youth Employment Program
The Summer Youth Employment Program is a six-week work program that provides youth ages 14–24 with first-time work experience and hands-on learning opportunities. DYS partners with a variety of local businesses, city departments and community non-profits to offer diverse experiences for participants which include childcare, clerical work, retail and environmental activities. SYEP offers work readiness and life skills to 50 - 70 youth through paid job positions and weekly workshops. Interviews begin in April by appointment only, and if accepted into the program work begins in July and ends in August. Some youth participate year-round and work for their designated employer throughout the school year.
The application portal for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program is open!
Click Here to Apply
Spots are VERY limited this year.
After applications are reviewed, select candidates will be contacted for an interview after April 21st. Only youth who have submitted complete applications will receive a letter in June advising if they have been accepted, waitlisted or declined.
Application portal closes Saturday, May 31st
Eligibility Requirements for SYEP
To participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 24 at the time of application.
Meet Low-Income Eligibility: Documentation of income may be required.
Education Status: Youth who are currently enrolled in school or have recently dropped out are eligible to apply. Those who have completed their education (e.g., high school diploma or GED) are also welcome.
Work Authorization: Participants must have the legal right to work in the United States. This may include having a Social Security number or appropriate work permits for minors.
Availability: Youth must be available to work during the program’s scheduled summer hours.
