Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) – Applications Now Open
The 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) application is now open! CLICK HERE
This program provides youth with valuable work experience, skill development, and career exploration opportunities during the summer months.
Important Information
- 📅 Application Deadline: June 26, 2026
- 📝 Applications must be fully completed in order to be submitted and considered
- 📌 Incomplete applications will not be accepted
How to Apply
Participants must complete:
- The SYEP application (including participant information and job interest survey)
- The required income eligibility form (LDSS-4770)
Applications can be submitted in the following ways:
- In person at designated locations including DCWorks (Poughkeepsie), Red Hook Community Center, North East Community Center (Millerton), and Beacon Recreation
- Or by email by requesting a virtual application at bella@dcworks.co