Are you interested in supporting young people connect to career opportunities? The Human Services Department’s Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is seeking partner employers to help place 250 youth and young adults in internships this summer. These internships can be in various industries, including technology, healthcare, transportation, and more.
SYEP’s goal is to help young people pursue meaningful and well-paying careers. SYEP interns will be placed in paid work settings within businesses, nonprofits, and City departments to gain hands-on experience, apply their knowledge, build professional connections, and develop their resumes.
Interested in Hosting an SYEP Intern?
SYEP supports young people (ages 16 to 24) from qualifying-income households and communities that experience racial, social, and economic disparities. The program runs from July 5 to August 15, 2023, and interns are placed at your organization through SYEP’s holistic placement process.
Interns will be provided with 150 hours of paid employment/training and will be paid a minimum wage of $18.69 per hour by SYEP. Employers can subsidize wages which supports more youth to be employed in the program. The employer supervisor and intern will create a schedule that works for both the intern and the organization.
Employer supervisors will coach and mentor your intern(s), track their work hours, and support interns in learning workplace skills. There will be an SYEP Youth Development Counselor to support each intern and their employer supervisor during the program. Interns will receive support services (i.e., transportation, work attire, food stipends, etc.) to help set them up for success!
To apply, complete the SYEP Employer Interest Form and share the details of your proposed internship(s). Once the interest form is submitted, a member of the Employer Engagement team will reach out to provide a link to complete the required Employer Application.
Applications must be completed by April 12, 2023, to be considered for hosting interns this summer. For those who need it, informational sessions will be available to receive more information and application support. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact (206) 386-1375 or SYEPEMPRelations@seattle.gov.
