New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Applications for the 2026 NYC Summer Youth Employment Program are still open, and young New Yorkers are being encouraged to apply for the nation's largest youth employment program. Also known as SYEP, the initiative provides NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.

According to the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, through SYEP, participants can explore different interests and career pathways, develop productive workplace habits, and engage in learning experiences that strengthen their social, civic, and leadership skills.

The 2026 SYEP application is currently open, with a deadline to apply by February 27, 2026.

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