Older Youth Model

What are the eligibility requirements?

  • 16-21 years old
  • New York City resident

What Will You Need To Apply?

  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of income
  • Eligibility to work (working papers)

What are the benefits?

  • Gain job experience in a traditional workplace setting
  • Utilize our organization’s partnerships with schools and businesses in various industries ranging from hospitality to healthcare
  • We are always striving to foster more partnerships so that we can better equip you to explore your interests and find new ones.
  • Work up to 25 hours per week for 6 weeks at $15/hour
  • Create an opportunity for yourself to retain employment after the program concludes

Start Your Application Now:

Starting in February 2023, you can apply online at DYCD SYEP Application.

Please note that no applications will be honored after the application deadline of 3/31/2023 and that participants are selected by lottery for the program.

SYEP Director

For further information, contact the Program Director:

SYEP Program Director: Rasheeda Edmonds
Email: redmonds@unitedactivities.org

Phone: 929-314-5585

OY Office Address:
1000 South Avenue LL2
Staten Island, NY 10314