Summer Youth Employment Program
**Please note that the application period for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program will be open on Dec. 2, 2024.**
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WAGES ARE $14 PER HOUR!
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) offers an incredible opportunity for Broward County students ages 16 to 18 to gain paid employment from June to August. Funded primarily by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, SYEP is more than just a job—it’s a comprehensive learning experience. Participants learn essential skills such as how to secure a job, maintain employment, and develop professionalism. This dynamic program is designed to equip youth for the future workforce.
SYEP aims to match students with positions in various industries that align with their career interests. Participants can gain hands-on experience in roles such as clerical assistants, aides, and more, working with government agencies, libraries, community organizations, for-profits, nonprofits, and beyond.
About the Summer Youth Employment Program
- The application period for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program will be open on December 2, 2024, at 9 a.m.
- Selection is income-based and on a first-come, first-served basis (random lottery)
- All participants selected will receive an eligibility packet in the mail
- Must be able to work in the United States
- Must be Broward County resident
- First-come, first-served basis
- Family income (economically disadvantaged)
- Must have valid and current identification
- Must be available to work the entire program from June 9th to August 5, 2025.
- Training will be conducted in person at local high schools. Specific locations will be communicated by mail or email in May.
- The training will cover essential soft skills, including punctuality, professional attire, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Attendance is mandatory for all three days of training
For Interested Employers ONLY
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Real Jobs, Real Work Experience
Does Your Business Need Help During The Summer?
Invest in the future of our youth by serving as a host worksite for youth interns. Give a youth, 16-18 years of age, an invaluable 8-week summer work experience in a safe work environment. CareerSource Broward pays 100% of the youth's wages and insurance. Youth receive workplace skills training to ensure a good experience for you, the employer, and the youth.
All businesses who participate will be required to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance adding CareerSource Broward as an additional insured.
All businesses must operate in Broward County and be in business for 2 or more years.
CareerSource Broward Summer Youth Employment Program is currently recruiting new worksites for Summer 2025. If your company is interested in hosting youth for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program, please complete the form below or contact us by email at syep@careersourcebroward.com.
We currently cannot offer any type of remote work to the youth.
Additional Information About SYEP
SYEP Funders
The Summer Youth Employment program is funded primarily by the Children's Services Council of Broward County, with additional funding provided by the City of Fort Lauderdale.