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Henry Street offers a variety of programs for youth seeking employment and job training and placement.

Summer Youth Employment Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC residents between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. Applicants must reside in one of the five boroughs and have work authorization in New York state.

Applications are open! Deadline to apply is Friday, March 14, 2025.

Henry Street Settlement has three SYEP opportunities available to young New Yorkers. 

  1. Community-Based Lottery  – Henry Street’s general SYEP program accepts youth ages 16-24. Selection for this program is lottery based. Worksites are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, with the majority of sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our team is happy to assist youth ages 14-15 in applying with other community based organizations that work with their age group.
  2. CareerFirst @ Baruch and Wald Houses – Residents ages 14-24 of NYCHA’s Baruch Houses or Wald Houses are eligible to apply to this program. These applicants bypass the lottery and receive priority consideration. Selection for this program option is on a first-come, first-served basis. Worksites in this program are located in Manhattan and the Manhattan-neighboring parts of Brooklyn.
  3. Emerging Leaders – Youth ages 14-24 who are homeless/runaway (residing in shelters), in foster care, are justice/court involved, or receive ACS preventative services or cash assistance from HRA are eligible for this program. Referrals to this program option can also be made by nonprofits and government agencies, select DOE schools ((D79 YABC/GED schools), and other social service entities.  These applicants bypass the lottery and receive priority consideration. Selection for this program is on a first-come, first-served basis. Worksites are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
    • For questions or to make a referral, please contact Natasha Seng: NSeng@HenryStreet.org or 347.380.3365

If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team members—we are here to help!

ExpandED Schools Apprenticeship – Digital Literacy

In partnership with the SUNY Attain Lab, Henry Street is launching a Digital Literacy apprenticeship for 25 high school students who attend Orchard Collegiate Academy, Essex Street Academy, or Urban Assembly for Government & Law. Students will have the opportunity to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Microsoft Excel. Additionally, they will receive a high school credit and have the chance to earn up to $200/month in stipends for full participation.

See additional program details below:

  • Applications are released in late November 2024.
  • Program operates February 10 – May 28, 2025
  • Participating youth are guaranteed a *paid* summer internship from July to mid-August.

For general inquiries contact: Iliana Balbuena, Youth Employment Coordinator, ibalbuena@henrystreet.org

Work Progress Program (WPP)

December-April 2024. Please check this space for application information.

The Work Progress Program provides internships and other opportunities to NYC youth ages 18-24 years old.

This year, participants of the Work Progress program will work with the Rambler Studios youth fashion program.

For general inquiries contact: Johanna Ramirez, Director of Youth Employment, JRamirez@henrystreet.org.

Work, Learn, Grow Employment Program 

Applications are currently closed.

This program is open to former SYEP participants. Applications are typically released in late September, and the program operates from November to March.

For general inquiries contact: Iliana Balbuena, Youth Employment Coordinator, ibalbuena@henrystreet.org

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

On Ramps to Opportunities!

Are you 18-24 and in need of job assistance?

JET’s newest program, On Ramps to Opportunity, can assist you on your path to success. ORO offers:

  • Job search support
  • Resume writing
  • Interview skills
  • GED classes
  • Introductions to employers
  • Job-training connections like building systems automation, security, and additional certifications
  • Assistance applying to college
  • Paid internships
  • Mental health counseling

Call 212.478.5400 or stop by our office at 178 Broome Street for more info.

Rambler Studios

A popular internship opportunity since 2020 has been with Rambler Studios, a youth fashion-design program. Read more.

 

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