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Quick Facts
Our Goal
Young people from diverse backgrounds evolve into professionals who lead self-sufficient, safe, and healthy lives while contributing to their community's growth and sustainability. We aim to work toward our goal through:
- Work Experience – provide meaningful work experience
- Skill Development – develop work and life skills that can help with future career success
- Community Engagement – enable the youth to contribute to their local communities and learn the value of service
What We Do
Guide Travis County's youth to discover their inherent career potential through training and paid internships.
Who We Serve
Each program year, 750 young residents of Austin and Travis County, aged 14-17, who are enrolled in school qualify. Youth with disabilities can participate up to the age of 22.
Program Requirements
- Residency in Travis County.
- Current school enrollment and attendance.
- Valid school year Student ID or Report Card.
- A Social Security Card.
- Must be 14 by April 1 of the applicable year.
- Completion of Career Readiness Training.
- Submit the completed application by March 29th deadline
Program Highlights
In an inspiring leap forward, the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) achieved remarkable growth in 2023. Elevating the hourly wages to $13 ignited a surge in enthusiasm and engagement and resulted in the 2023 summer initiative providing a record-breaking 731 internships, surpassing the previous year's number by 145.
These opportunities were skillfully dispersed across diverse jobsites, offering internships that encompassed in-person, fully remote, and hybrid options. The program covered sectors like Community Development, Construction and Trades, Education, Government, Healthcare, IT, and Criminal Justice, which ensured a well-rounded exposure for our interns.
As we look ahead to the 2024 program year, SYEP is gearing for an exciting transition—focusing on in-person and hybrid options exclusively, bidding farewell to fully remote opportunities.
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How to Participate
Are you eager to participate in SYEP in 2024? The process starts with completing an application, followed by a mandatory 5-hour Career Readiness Training.
Both opportunities will become available starting January 2024.
Make sure to revisit this page in late December 2023 for detailed information. If you'd like to be among the first to know when the application and training registration are available, please complete the interest form. We can’t wait to review your application!
Employers
Attention business owners interested in joining SYEP for summer 2024! If you're keen to be a part of this enriching experience, complete the interest form. Once submitted, an SYEP staff member will promptly reach out to you. We value your interest and look forward to the possibility of partnering together for a successful summer 2024.
Job Offer Emails
Heads up, applicants! Job offer emails for those accepted into the program will start rolling out in early May 2024. Stay tuned, as more details will be provided in the coming months.
SYEP 2024 Session Dates:
- Session I: June 3rd - July 5th, 2024, 20 hours a week for 5 weeks
- Session II: July 8th - August 9th, 2024, 20 hours a week for 5 weeks
Please note: All youth selected for the program are required to attend orientation on their first day of work. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Ensure you're available and prepared for this crucial kickoff to your SYEP experience.
Contact
Email us at [email protected] or call us at 512-854-4590.
