Seattle Youth Employment Program offered by City of Seattle's Youth and Family Empowerment Division

Seattle Youth Employment Program offered by City of Seattle's Youth and Family Empowerment Division

Supports young people (ages 16 to 24) from qualifying-income households and communities that experience racial, social and economic disparities. The goal is to increase youth and young adults' ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them. There are two components - a school-year program and learning experience, and a summer internship: -- A school-year program (three quarters: fall, winter, spring) where participants identify professional interests, gain marketable skills, are exposed to various career fields and build their social network; -- A summer internship places young people in work settings to apply their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections and build their resume.

Physical Address

810 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

Application process

Apply online. No paper applications will be accepted. For those interested in recommending a youth or young adult, contact SYEP via phone or email. Applications posted online Jan-Feb only; internships begin in July.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Youth ages 16-24.   Must be a City of Seattle resident or attend a Seattle College/ Seattle Public School Household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Demonstrated ability to be responsible, determined and committed.  

Agency info

City of Seattle's Youth and Family Empowerment Division

Offers work readiness training for youth, including career exploration, internships and case management.