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Quick Facts
Our Goal
Young people from all backgrounds become professionals who live a self-sufficient, healthy life contributing to their community’s development and sustainability.
What We Do
Prepare and empower Travis County’s young people with the foundation of career awareness, readiness, and access through training opportunities and paid internships.
Who We Serve
Seven hundred fifty young people each program year between the ages of 14-17 who reside in the City of Austin and Travis County that are enrolled and attending school, youth with disabilities are eligible to participate up to the age of 22.
Program Requirements
- Must reside in Travis County
- Must be currently enrolled and attending school
- Must have a valid current school year Student ID or Report Card
- Must have a Social Security Card
- Must be 14 years of age by April 1 of the current year
- Must complete Job Readiness Training
How to Participate
The deadline has passed to attend job readiness training and submit an application to participate in the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program. If you were unable to complete the required steps we hope that you will apply to participate in 2023.
Job Offer Emails
All job offer emails will be sent out during the week of May 16th for participation in:
- Summer Session I: June 6, 2022 - July 8, 2022, 20 hours of work for 5 weeks
All job offer emails will be sent out by June 13th for participation in:
- Summer Session II: July 11, 2022 - August 12, 2022, 20 hours of work for 5 weeks
Young professionals must respond to the email stating that they will either accept/decline the job offer.
*Please note that the SYEP has a limited number of jobs and completion of the application process does not guarantee job placement. SYEP strongly recommends completing the full application process as early as possible before the deadlines in order to increase youths’ opportunities for employment.*
Program Highlights
During the Summer of 2021, SYEP employed 709 interns virtually. For the 2022 program year, SYEP is preparing to offer in-person, hybrid, and virtual employment opportunities. We will continue to prioritize the health and safety of all stakeholders and are prepared to modify summer employment plans based on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact
Email us at [email protected] or call us at 512-854-4590.
