Henry Street offers three programs for youth seeking employment: the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) the Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP), which is offered via three cohorts of 30 young people in 14-week intervals throughout the year, and a job training and placement through the Workforce Development Center.
Not sure which employment program is right for you? Please contact Melanie Berry at 212.478.5400 or mberry@henrystreet.org.
Summer Youth Employment Program
Henry Street places youth between the ages of 14 and 24 in seven weeks of summer employment and provides workshops on finances, health, college and careers, and work readiness skills. Applications are available April 1 of each year and applicants are selected through a lottery.
For more information, contact the Director of Youth Employment Services Kristina Sepulveda at 212.254.3100 x214 or ksepulveda@henrystreet.org.
Young Adult Internship Program
The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) serves 17- to 24-year-old Lower East Side residents who are not currently enrolled in school or working. The program begins with a three-week job readiness training held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This training is followed by an 11-week internship experience at worksites in a variety of professional fields, during which participants can earn up to $2,500, and then at least nine months of follow-up services.
The YAIP provides young adults with opportunities to develop work skills that will help them transition to productive careers. It also connects youth to educational/social services, case management/counseling, job placement and/or enrollment in GED classes, college or advanced training.
Serious applicants should contact Program Coordinator Kim Canfield at 212.254.3100 x274 or kcanfield@henrystreet.org for further information and an application.
Workforce Development Center
Henry Street’s Workforce Development Center can help out-of-school youth ages 16 to 24 find and keep a job. The program provides the tools and resources needed to begin and complete a successful job search. Staff helps participants improve skills and confidence to increase employment opportunities. And even after a job is secured, the staff continues to work with participants, offering alumni activities and help with career advancement. For more information, contact Melanie Berry at 212.478.5400 or mberry@henrystreet.org.
