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Accumulating Resume and Work Experience

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Department of Education places students in a variety of internships
Paid summer internship program for six weeks (July – August)
For students ages 14 to 24
Provides job coach (special education teacher/provider)

For more information, please visit NYC's Department of Youth & Community Development's Jobs & Internships page.

Work, Learn, and Grow Employment Program

Department of Education places students in a variety of internships
Paid year round internships (September – June)
For students ages 14 to 24

Must be a SYEP participant Training Opportunities Program (TOP)

Administered by the Transition Coordination Center (formerly Placement and Referral Center)
Paid internships for students with disabilities
TOP liaisons will identify work locations where students with IEPs will earn minimum wage and can work up to 15 hours per week
Hours count towards Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential (CDOS)

Ladders for Leaders:

Paid summer internships with corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies
Students receive help with resume, cover letter writing, and interviewing skills
Internships align with students' career goals and interests
For students ages 16 to 22
Minimum GPA of 3.00

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