Councilman Urges Teens To Enroll In Summer Youth Employment Program

“By working faithfully 8 hours a day, I may eventually get to be boss and work 12 hours a day!” (Source: IntelFreePress/Flickr)

The following is a press release from the offices of Councilman Chaim Deutsch:

New York City Councilman Chaim Deutsch (D-Brooklyn) strongly urges parents and guardians who have young adults without summer plans to apply for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The Summer Youth Employment Program provides young people who live in New York City with paid summer employment during the months of July and August.

“The Summer Youth Employment Program provides an incredible opportunity for anyone 14 to 24 years old to build upon their skills and obtain a meaningful work experience” said Councilman Chaim Deutsch.

Currently, SYEP applicants are chosen through a lottery system. Because of this, hundreds of children are never fortunate enough to be included in this program. Councilman Deutsch is currently working with city officials to make this valuable program available to everyone who is eligible. “Every summer, many young adults spend their time in an unproductive fashion which occasionally, may lead them into trouble” said Councilman Deutsch. “We must eliminate this needless strain on our society and create more opportunities for our precious youth to grow; they are the future of our great city”.

Employees work in a variety of entry-level positions at the following:

Government Agencies
Hospitals
Summer Camps
Non-Profits
Small Businesses
Law Firms
Museums
Sports Enterprises
Retail Organizations

In addition to work experience, SYEP provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, and opportunities to continue education and social growth.

Any New York City resident between the ages of 14 and 24 may apply for this program online or at a community-based organization during the application period. The application period is open from now until Friday, April 25, 2014.