TIP SHEET
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