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Youth Employment Programs (SYEP & YEP)

Build Skills. Gain Experience. Get Paid.

Program Overview

Our Youth Employment Programs provide paid work opportunities for young people ages 14–21 who meet eligibility requirements.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Short-term summer jobs to gain experience and earn money.

Youth Employment Program (YEP)

Year-round employment opportunities for continued skill building.

Youth Employment Programs
For Youth

Why Participate?

Get real-world experience while building skills that prepare you for future success.

You’ll gain:

  • Paid work experience
  • Resume-building opportunities
  • Professional workplace skills
  • Financial literacy training
  • Resume and interview preparation

These programs help you stand out to future employers while earning a paycheck.

For Employers

Why Host a Participant?

Bring motivated young talent into your workplace—at no cost to you.

Program benefits:

  • Pre-screened candidates
  • No payroll costs (participants are paid by Westchester County as 1099 workers)
  • Flexible short-term placements or internships
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop future talent
Youth at work

Program Impact

Each year, our programs help hundreds of youth gain meaningful work experience across a wide range of industries – building a strong foundation for their careers.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a young person looking for an opportunity or an employer ready to host, we’re here to help.

Contact: Liz Oliveto
Youth Program Director
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Phone: (914) 419-5907