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Welcome to SYEP 2023! We are so excited to have you join us this summer. Please use this site as a one-stop-shop for all things SYEP related. Here you can find important SYEP resources, frequently asked questions, contact information and more!
Questions? Email: Careerreadysyep@commonpointqueens.org
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List of all Career Ready SYEP High Schools
Bayside High School
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Civic Leadership Academy
Forest Hills High School
Francis Lewis High School
John Bowne High School
Martin Van Buren High School
Newcomers High School
Pan American International High School
Queens Academy
Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences
Richmond Hill High School
Veritas Academy
SYEP 2023 Resources
SYEP_2023_Required_Documents_OY (1).pdfOlder Youth Required Document Checklist
Older Youth Required Document Checklist
SYEP 2023 Pay Cycle.pdf2023 Payroll Schedule
2023 Payroll Schedule
SYEP 2023 - Direct Deposit Manual (1).pdfDirect Deposit Manual
Direct Deposit Manual
Direct Deposit Information
YEPS - Direct Deposit FAQs.pdfDirect Deposit FAQ
What is Direct Deposit?
Need a bank account? Check out Get Banked NYC!
How do I register for the SYEP Participant Site and sign up for Direct Deposit?
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How do I enter my weekly timesheet?
Hats & Ladders Tutorial Videos
Remember: your Hats & Ladders 10 Orientation tasks are MANDATORY for all SYEP participants. If you are having trouble with the Hats & Ladders site, please submit a help ticket here: https://hatsandladdershelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Click below for a full range of Hats & Ladders information and tutorials:
What do our communications look like?
DYCD Enrolled Email.pdfEnrolled Email from DYCD
Enrolled Email from DYCD
This email is sent out automatically by DYCD to all participants enrolled the previous week. This email is sent directly by the city of New York, not from Commonpoint!
Sexual Harassment Training
All SYEP participants aged 16-24 must complete a sexual harassment training and submit their certificate to us before they start work on July 5th.
Click HERE to complete your sexual harassment training
Use the google form below to submit your completed certificate:
Who will be contacting me this summer?
Our Career Ready team consists of Program Coordinators and Admins who will be checking your documents, approving your hours, and sending you emails! Please look out for emails from the following names based on what school they oversee:
Program Coordinators:
Chienne Harris: John Bowne High School & Bayside High School
Paolo Chioni: Francis Lewis High School, Richmond Hill High School: Martin Van Buren High School & Queens High School of Teaching
Magaly Avelino: Pan American International High School, Civic Leadership Academy & Newcomers High School
Aisha Howie: Forest Hills High School, Benjamin Cardozo High School, & Veritas Academy
Admins:
Robert Rutowski: John Bowne High School
Penelope Susana: Bayside High School
Gabriella Lugo: Richmond Hill High School
Arturo Soto: Francis Lewis High School
Yuleish Vargas Lopez: Pan American International High School & Civic Leadership Academy
Maria Robles: Pan American International High School & Civic Leadership Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
Will SYEP be remote or in person this year?
Will SYEP be remote or in person this year?
The vast majority of our job opportunities are in person this year. There are a few remote positions available, however they are extremely limited and first come first serve, so we cannot guarantee a remote position for anyone.
When will I pick my worksite?
When will I pick my worksite?
The worksite catalog is only sent out after you've uploaded your documents, received confirmation that you've been enrolled, and completed your 10 Hats & Ladders tasks AND your 1 hour virtual orientation session over Zoom. Most participants do not receive the worksite catalog for a few weeks after they are first selected from the lottery.
When can I sign up for direct deposit?
When can I sign up for direct deposit?
You can sign up for direct deposit as soon as you receive our confirmation email of your enrollment! Use our videos above to follow instructions on how to sign up.
I still live with my parents/guardian. Does my proof of address have to be in my name?
I still live with my parents/guardian. Does my proof of address have to be in my name?
No! Your proof of address document only has to match the address you entered on your SYEP application. It can have the the name of anyone currently living in your household.
I missed the deadline to upload my documents. Can I upload them now and be enrolled?
I missed the deadline to upload my documents. Can I upload them now and be enrolled?
If you miss your deadline to upload your documents the system will automatically place you back into the lottery and we will no longer be able to enroll you. We have no control over who the lottery picks and have no way of knowing if you will be picked again. This is why it's so important to upload your documents before the deadline! Please keep a careful eye on your email in case you are picked again so you can upload your documents on time and be safely enrolled.
What does "Cohort A" and "Cohort B" mean? Which one am I in?
What does "Cohort A" and "Cohort B" mean? Which one am I in?
If you are a part of Cohort A, you will be participating in SYEP from July 5th to August 12th. Most of our participants are in Cohort A. If you could not start on July 5th then we may have moved you to Cohort B, which means you will participate in SYEP from July 10th to August 19th. Both cohorts still run exactly 6 weeks, receive exactly the same job catalog, and are paid exactly the same. Unless you have been specifically told you will be starting on July 10th with Cohort B, you are most likely a Cohort A participant.
What happens if I'm sick or go on vacation during SYEP? Can I make up those hours?
What happens if I'm sick or go on vacation during SYEP? Can I make up those hours?
Unfortunately for those aged 16-24, SYEP can only pay you for actual days worked. We do not offer any sick or make up hours. Please make sure you communicate with your supervisor as soon as you know you will be missing work.
Do I need to be vaccinated from COVID-19 to participate in SYEP?
Do I need to be vaccinated from COVID-19 to participate in SYEP?
SYEP does not have a proof of vaccination requirement. However, worksites in NYC are allowed to ask for proof of vaccination and may turn you away if you cannot provide it.
Why didn't I receive my full pay this week?
Why didn't I receive my full pay this week?
You may not have worked your full 25 hours. Please keep in mind that all hours must be approved by your worksite supervisor and any inaccuracies will be corrected. Additionally, standard taxes are taken out of your weekly paycheck. If you still believe you have been paid incorrectly, please reach out to us.
A Beginner's Guide to SYEP
What will I be doing this summer?
As a 16-24 year old youth you will participate in a work based experience that will match your interests and provide enriching career exploration, help foster leadership, networking and develop numerous skills.Youth will earn the New York State minimum wage of $15.00 an hour and may work up to 25 hours per week for six weeks in July and August.
How are Youth selected for the program?
Youth are selected for the program from the assistance of school administration at your school. We provide direct recruitment to students from each of our Career Ready schools to sign up for SYEP and then with the help of school administration, they identify which students should participate in the program.
Can I attend Summer School and still participate in SYEP?
It will depend on your school schedule and whether it can accommodate both your work placement schedule and school.
Will I need internet access to participate in this program?
Yes, internet access is required to participate in SYEP. Please let your provider know if you do not have an internet connected device including a smartphone, iPad, or computer.
What is a provider?
A provider is the organization that collects your application, enrolls you and places you in your summer experience. Samuel Field YM&YWHA, Inc. is a provider of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). They handle recruitment, review required documents, enroll participants, facilitate orientation, develop worksites partnerships, and create PBL curriculum.
Am I allowed to change my provider after submitting my application?
No, once an application is submitted, a participant is required to remain with that provider.
What is DYCD?
DYCD (Department of Youth and Community Development) is the NYC agency that funds the program and determines program policy/document guidelines. They fund all aspects of the program including participant pay, determine required participant documents, and conduct program audits to ensure document compliance.
What is Payroll Commit?
Payroll Commit is the formal processing of the previous week’s hours which happens every Tuesday over the summer, starting with week 2.
What is a worksite supervisor?
A Worksite Supervisor is the onsite “boss” or person you report to while at your worksite.
Have you done everything you need to start SYEP? Use this checklist!
SYEP 2023 Older Youth Participant Checklist
Am I ready to start working this summer?
Successfully submitted my online SYEP application. (Application deadline was April14th)
Uploaded all of my required documents by the deadline I was given and received an email confirming I’d been enrolled with instructions for my next steps
Attended my virtual orientation session
Completed my Hats & Ladders orientation 10 tasks within 10 days
Completed the sexual harassment training AND uploaded my certificate through the google form
Picked my top 5 worksite choices from the 2023 Worksite Catalog and submitted them through the google form
Received my worksite assignment
Contacted my worksite supervisor to introduce myself and set up my schedule for the summer
Signed my worksite referral form and returned it to the SYEP team
Registered for the SYEP participant site
Signed up for Direct Deposit or reviewed the liabilities of receiving a Payroll Card instead
Submitted my green working papers on the participant site if I had not done so already. Working papers MUST be submitted by July 5th!
Prepared in advance for my first day of work. Made sure I knew where my worksite is located, what time I’m expected to start, and how to get there.
Still have questions? Contact us!
Career Ready SYEP:
carrerreadysyep@commonpointqueens.org
John Bowne High School Students:
jbhs.syep@commonpointqueens.org
Richmond Hill High School Students:
rhhs.syep@commonpointqueens.org
Pan American International High School Students & Civic Leadership Academy Students:
Phone
Career Ready Office:
718-286-8121
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