Save the date: Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Summer Internships youth applications open Wednesday, March 18.

SYEP connects Seattle youth and young adults (ages 16–24) to paid internship opportunities and career-ready learning experiences that build skills, expand networks, and support long-term success.

Internship Program highlights 

• 6- to 8-week paid internship matched to your interests, skills, and availability

• Pre-employment training and career-readiness activities before internships begin 

• Mentorship and support throughout the program 

• $21.30/hour pay for interns (unless otherwise communicated by the assigned employer) 

• Potential to earn 0.5 CTE credit for eligible Seattle Public Schools students
   

Youth and young adult application timeline 

• Applications open Wednesday, March 18 and close Monday, May 4 at 5 p.m.  

• If necessary, SYEP staff will follow up with applicants via email to ask about eligibility or missing documents

• 250 participants (ages 16–24) will be selected by lottery

• By Monday, May 18, applicants will be notified by email if they were accepted and what’s next in the placement process 

• Selected participants will complete career-readiness learning activities in-person, virtual, or hybrid (depending on the employer)
   

*** Employer application deadline this Friday, March 13 *** 

• Don't miss your chance to host an intern this summer! Employers interested in hosting must apply by Friday, March 13. 
• Complete an Employer Interest Form. Once submitted, an SYEP staff member will send a link to the employer application. 

For additional information including eligibility details, application steps, and updates, visit the SYEP website: seattle.gov/SYEP.