NYCID Summer Youth Employment Program Younger Youth Information

NYCID SYEP Contact Information:

Phone (accepts Text Messages): 347-378-9578

Text Blast Number (Does not accept calls or texts and used for updates only): 929-581-8698

Once You Have Been Enrolled- Orientations

Even after you have been enrolled in the SYEP program, it is important that you frequently check your email or texts for updates from NYCID on the SYEP Program. We will regularly send you information updates, but you can continue reading here for more information.

IMPORTANT: Complete the 2 Orientation requirements listed by Friday, May 2nd, 2026.

If you do not complete both of these tasks, you will be de-enrolled from the SYEP 2025 Program and unable to work for SYEP this summer.

IT IS MANDATORY TO COMPLETE THESE 2 TASKS IN ORDER TO WORK FOR SYEP THIS SUMMER!!

Once you have been enrolled, your next step is to complete orientation. Orientation consists of 2 parts:

1. Attending an Orientation with our organization, New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID). These will be held online on a Zoom Webinar. The schedule has not been determined yet, but will take place in May. We will send an email with dates you can attend. There will be more than one opportunity to attend, however, you should attend the earliest session possible to fulfill this requirement.

2. Completing Hats and Ladders Self Guided Orientation

You will be assigned CAREER CLIMBS to complete on Hats and Ladders. The Hats and Ladders platform is currently OPEN.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE HATS AND LADDERS GUIDE: HATS AND LADDERS GUIDE
You cannot access SYEP Hats and Ladders until you have been enrolled in SYEP. If you have just been enrolled, it may take 24-48 hours for Hats and Ladders to process your enrollment.
You must complete ALL Career Climbs that appear on your Hats and Ladders platform. You can view all of your Career Climbs by going to the “My Assignments” page on Hats and Ladders. Everything you see under My Assignments must be completed.
You will be given a deadline to complete your Hats and Ladders. This will be emailed to you. There are NO EXTENSIONS OR EXCEPTIONS. You will be de-enrolled and lose your spot from SYEP if you do not complete your Hats and Ladders.

What Will I Be Doing This Summer?

If you are between the ages of 14-15 on July 1st, you will be participating in Project Based Learning. Your project centers on a creative project that focuses on Personal Well-being, Career Exploration, and Work Readiness.

Personal well-being, career exploration, and work readiness are crucial for you, even if you haven’t worked before, as you lay the groundwork for a healthy, fulfilling life. Prioritizing personal well-being teaches resilience and coping skills, essential for navigating challenges. Career exploration helps you understand your interests and values, guiding future education and career choices. Developing work readiness skills, like communication and time management, prepares you for future employment opportunities. These pillars collectively equip you with a strong foundation for academic and professional success.

We will also have a portion of the program take place in-person. They will take place in the borough you reside in- Staten Island, Brooklyn, or Bronx. This means if you live in Staten Island, you will only have to travel to a location on Staten Island. Firm dates and times will be determined as we get closer to the summer.

The program will begin on July 6th and end on August 14th. You will work approximately 12.5 hours per week for 6 weeks. You will be assigned a group and a supervisor. Your group will meet throughout the week and you will also have independent work to do as well.

For the entire program, if you fully participate and complete all of your work, your total amount earned is $700. The breakdown is as follows:

Week 1: $100
Week 2: $100
Week 3: $100
Week 4: $100
Week 5: $150
Week 6: $150

Your pay is based on your participation and work completed. If you fully participate and submit all of the work required of you each week and your submitted work meets the requirements set by your supervisor, you will be fully paid. If your participation and work does not meet the requirements for full pay, there is half pay available. If you do not participate in your group and you do not submit your work each week, you will not be paid.

How will I be paid this summer?

There are only two methods of pay for SYEP.

The default option is a prepaid debit card called a Payroll card. You will need to pick up your Payroll card from your SYEP Provider on a certain date(s) in early July. You will receive an email on where and when to go to obtain your payroll card! It can be used in most places where cards are accepted, such as convenient stores and ATMS. It can also be used online. If you lose your card, it can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to get a replacement.
PREFERRED: Direct Deposit is the other payment option. If you have a bank account that accepts direct deposit, you can have your pay sent to your bank account on pay date. This is the preferred option because if you lose your own bank card, you can go back to your bank to get a new one or they can mail you a new card faster than option 1 above. However, you should not sign up for direct deposit with Cash App, Venmo, or other digital payment platforms. These are not considered traditional banks. Traditional banks have physical branches for in-person assistance, a larger network of ATMs for cash access, and often offer interest-bearing accounts. Additionally, they have an established reputation for security and reliability.

If you need to sign up for a bank account, you can click HERE to use Get Banked NYC which can help you find youth friendly banks.

If you are ready to sign up for direct deposit, you can click HERE for the direct deposit manual.

Pay Dates:

Pay Dates are on Friday’s. This is the pay schedule for 2026:

July 17th
July 24th
July 31st
August 7th
August 14th
August 21st