Summer Youth Employment Program through Saratoga County

Did you know Saratoga County has a Summer Youth Employment Program?

The Summer Youth Employment Program SYEP is an six-week summer program for eligible youth (ages 14 to 21) to earn money, receive initial financial literacy education, and gain basic employment readiness soft skills with the support of a youth program counselor. Youth are matched with one of the numerous worksites throughout Saratoga County. Jobs that have been available to the youth in previous years include but are not limited to: landscaping, maintenance workers, summer camp counselors, and library page, cleaner and more.

Eligibility for the program is based on household income. Applications for SYEP are available in late March or early April or each year.

All jobs are given on a first come first serve basis. Any interested youth having questions about the program, or the application should contact the youth program counselor.

Eligibility Requirements

Income based work experience program for Saratoga County youth residents 14-20 years old.
- Youth may qualify if they or their family receives: Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, SNAP, Cash Public Assistance, HEAP.
If you are under 18 you must apply for your working papers now. Contact your school guidance office (14 & 15 have a blue work card – 16 & 17 have a green work card).

About the Program

Summer employment is for approximately 6 weeks (early July – mid August)
Hiring Rate is $15:50/hour.
Work up to 30 hours/week.
Job Matching considerations include: skills, interest, transportation, and desired location.
Types of jobs include: clerical/office assistant, laborer, customer service, grounds work, library page, cleaner and more.

How to Apply:

Please return the Completed Youth application form to the address indicated.
You MUST fill out ALL sections of the application form to be considered.
Be sure to write neatly, especially phone numbers.
Ensure voicemail is set up and able to receive messages.

Deadlines:

Applications MUST be received by April 30, 2025

Questions?
Contact Saratoga County Representative Donna Hersey at dhersey@saratogacountyny.gov
Direct Office: (518) 884-4906 or Work Cell (518) 941-4614

Interested businesses and organizations located in Saratoga County can apply here.

Apr 29 / 2025

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