About SYEPAbout SYEPGoals
Introduce and prepare youth for the world of workReduce youth unemployment during summer monthsProvide supplemental income to families
Program StructureUp to 7 weeks of paid work and education experienceFederal minimum wage of $7.25 per hourOpen to all NYC residents 14-24 years oldProgram Dates: July 5th through August 20th
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Recent Program HistoryRecent Program History2003 DYCD begins administering SYEP
2004 SYEP Online enrollment and timekeeping launchedDebit card payment system introducedEducational component added to program
2006 Online participant application system launched
Partnerships with local banks to provide fee-free ATM cards
2009 Specialized services for vulnerable youth added
Online worksite application system launched
2010 Free checking accounts offered to participants 18+Private sector donations add over 1,500 jobs
2011 Upgraded web-based Youth Employment Program System (YEPS)
Implementation of wireless worksite assessments by DYCD Staff
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2011 Facts and Figures2011 Facts and Figures
$43.5m Funding Committed to Program
131,119 Applications Submitted
124,447 Online Applications
30,628 Participants Enrolled
5,732 SYEP Worksites Developed
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6.1
8.5
6.7
1.6
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CTL
Private
State
WIA
CSBG
Funding in $m
CTL
47%
Private
14%
State
20%
WIA
15%
CSBG
4%Abbreviations:CTL City Tax LevyState New York StateWIA Workforce Investment ActCSBG Community Services Block GrantPrivate Donations through the Mayor’s Fund to
Advance New York City
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SYEP 2011 Annual Summary
Funding SourcesFunding SourcesTotal Funding for 2011:
$43.5m
NYC SYEP Funding & EnrollmentNYC SYEP Funding & Enrollment
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FY’08 FY’09 FY’10 FY’11 FY’12
Total $ $56.5m $54.0m $67.5m $51.5m $43.5
Enrollment 41,804 43,113 52,255 35,725 30,628
Min Wage $7.15 $7.15 $7.25 $7.25 $7.25
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Alianza Dominicana
Aspira of New York
Children’s Arts & Science Workshops
Bronxworks
Community Association for Progressive Dominicans
Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
New York City Housing Authority
Phipps Community Development
Police Athletic League
Simpson Street Development Association
SoBro Overall Economic Development Corporation
Willdcat Service Center
Woodycrest Center for Human Development
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Brooklyn Neighborhood Improvement Association
CAMBA
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc.
Chinese-American Planning Council
Colony South Brooklyn Houses
Community Counseling and Mediation
Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
East New York Development Corporation
Edith & Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst
Henry Street Settlement
Italian-American Civil Rights League
National Society for Hebrew Day School
New York City Housing Authority
Police Athletic League
Research Foundation at Medgar Evers College
Ridgewood-Bushwick Senior Citizens Council
SCO Family of Services – Center for Family Life
St. Mary’s Community Services
St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation
Seasame Flyers International
Vanguard Urban Improvement Association
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Alianza Dominicana
The Children’s Aid Society
Children’s Arts and Sciences Workshop
Chinatown Manpower Project
Chinese-American Planning Council
Community Association of Progressive Dominicans
East Harlem Council for Community Improvement
East Harlem Employment Services
Ecumenical Community Development
El Barrio’s Operation Fight Back, Inc.
Harlem Commonwealth Council
Henry Street Settlement
Inwood Community Services
New York City Department of Education
New York City Housing Authority
New York City Mission Society
Police Athletic League
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Chinese-American Planning Council
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and New Jersey
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
HANAC Youth Services
Henry Street Settlement
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement
Police Athletic League
Queens Community House
Research Foundation at LaGuardia Community College
Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corporation
Southern Queens Parks Association
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United Activities Unlimited
131,119 applications received in 2011
Over 95% submitted online
ApplicationsApplications
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70,000 69,32871,670
93,750103,189
139,597143,169
131,119
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40,000
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80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Applications Received
30,628 participants enrolled in 2011
23.4% of applicants accepted
EnrollmentEnrollment
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33,739
41,608 41,650 41,804 43,113
52,255
35,725
30,628
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Participants Enrolled
Enrollment by BoroughEnrollment by Borough
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Bronx24%
Brooklyn40%
Manhattan11%
Queens22%
Staten Island3%
Enrollment by GenderEnrollment by Gender
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Male45%
Female55%
Enrollment by AgeEnrollment by Age
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14-1529%
16-1736%
18-1922%
20-2110%
22-243%
EnrollmentEnrollment by Ethnicityby Ethnicity
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Black45.59%
Hispanic27.62%
White13.58%
American Indian0.45%
Other4.53%
Asian/Pacific Islander8.23%
Four SYEP Programs allocated slots to serve vulnerable youthFoster CareRunaway/HomelessCourt-involved
Organizations include:Harlem CommonwealthHenry Street SettlementPolice Athletic LeagueVannguard Urban Improvement Association
600 vulnerable youth enrolled
Serving Vulnerable YouthServing Vulnerable Youth
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Providers are allocated slots to serve youth with disabilities
Separate lottery competition
Youth were employed throughout the five boroughs in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, community centers and small businesses where they performed clerical work and were apprenticed in trade skills
Serving Youth with DisabilitiesServing Youth with Disabilities
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Youth with Disabilities EnrolledYouth with Disabilities Enrolled
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1,000
1,957
2,384
2,9342,537
3,812
1,919 1,897
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
RFP encouraged contractors to seek private sector placements
26% of worksites were in the private sector including placements at:
A & E StoresAloft HotelBarnes & NobleBest BuyCVS PharmaciesJC Penney’sMarshall’sNew York Community BankStaplesWalgreen’sSmall businesses including doctors offices, law firms, architecture & engineering firms and privately-owned retail businesses
Private Sector WorksitesPrivate Sector Worksites
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26% 74%
28% 72%
30% 70%
24% 76%
21% 79%
18% 82%
15% 85%
10% 90%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
Total WorksitesTotal Worksites
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3,000
4,1784,385
6,0486,550
8,688
5,780 5,732
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2,000
3,000
4,000
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6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Worksite Sector BreakdownWorksite Sector Breakdown
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1,3481,056
3,328
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
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4,500
Private Public Non-profit
Worksites by BoroughWorksites by Borough
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Bronx15%
Staten Island4%
Queens19%
Manhattan25%
Brooklyn34%
Out-of-City3%
Types of WorksitesTypes of Worksites
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Category # of Worksites % of TotalDay Care/Day Camp 2,631 45.90%
Government Agency 776 13.54%
Community/Social Service 565 9.86%
Educational Services 552 9.63%
Media/Entertainment 399 6.96%
Healthcare/Medical 375 6.54%
Arts and Recreation 127 2.22%
Other 83 1.45%
Financial Services 81 1.41%
Manufacturing 70 1.22%
Hospitality/Tourism 49 0.85%
Legal Services 24 0.42%
5,732
At least 17 hours are dedicated to education and training on topics such as:
Work ReadinessFinancial LiteracyCareer ExplorationPost-secondary Education OptionsHealth Education
DYCD provided a standardized curriculum & facilitator training
Educational ComponentEducational Component
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4 Bank and ATM networks provided fee-free ATM transactions, including:
CitibankHSBCTD BankAllpoint
Participants provided with access to:
Visa branded card with fee-free store transactionsPay card usage instruction materialsOnline card activity informationEnd-of-program earnings statement
PayPay Card SystemCard System
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Payroll StatsPayroll Stats
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Payroll Gross Payroll
July 22nd $7.9m
August 5th $9.1m
August 19th $9.2m
September 2nd $4.5m
Supplemental Payrolls* $0.1m
Total $31m
E-mail confirmations, reminders & selection notices to youth who applied online
Ability to check lottery status, hours worked and pay history from DYCD website
Online pay card videos & printed instructions on how to access pay
All participants are emailed and mailed earnings statements in September
W-2s mailed to participants in January
Program TransparencyProgram Transparency
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Youth Connect received 17,568 calls regarding SYEP from January to August
Youth Connect CallsYouth Connect Calls
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Youth Connect1-800-246-4646
1,585
13,945
2,038
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,0009,000
10,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000
Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Aug
Youth Connect CallsYouth Connect Calls
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7,163
6,359
4,046
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2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
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ApplicationRequest
ApplicationStatus
General Issue
Working with Our ProvidersWorking with Our Providers
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Monthly program meetings with all providers
Provider Staff TrainingWorksite Development & ManagementEducation Workshop FacilitationSYEP Online Enrollment SystemPayroll trainingTechnical Assistance Reviews
Resources made available to providers include:ResourcesHuman Resources Administration, Teen Pregnancy PreventionMayor’s Office to Combat Domestic ViolenceNYC Department of Education, Gang Prevention and InterventionNYC Department of Education, School FoodWorkforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI)
Placement Opportunities facilitated by DYCDCVS PharmaciesNYC Parks DepartmentNew York Community BankWalgreens
Participant SurveyParticipant Survey
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77% would not have a job without SYEP
Most popular use of SYEP earnings:ClothesFoodSavingsHousehold Expenses
Most important lessons learned from SYEP:Getting along with supervisor & co-workersJob skillsBudgeting earnings
97% rated SYEP experience ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ & indicated that they benefited from SYEP
In Their WordsIn Their Words
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“SYEP helped me build my resume while getting hands on experience in different work fields such as healthcare and administrative management.”Alexandria, 20Bronx
“SYEP gave me the opportunity to earn money while enhancing my skills. I’ve gained confidence in my abilities and capacity to carry out daily tasks.”Rachel, 14 Queens
“I like kids, so I was happy to work at a summer camp. I learned responsibility, leadership, and patience.”Liana, 16Manhattan
“SYEP offered me job training, an opportunity to build my professional network, and introduced me to the demands of the real word.”Fahmida, 21Staten Island
Application and Worksite Development
April to June
Program CloseoutSeptember to December
Program PlanningJanuary to March
Program PhaseJuly to August
Annual Program TimelineAnnual Program Timeline
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Distribution of SYEP applicationAvailability of online application
system Worksite review and approval
processCommitment of program fundingApplication lotteryEnrollment & placement of
selected participants
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Up to 7 weeks of work for participantsEducational component provided to
participantsMonitoring of contractors & worksites4 bi-weekly payrolls
2 Supplemental payrollsTANF eligibility reviewsCloseout visitsFeedback from
contractorsContractor evaluations
Revisions to application and formsSystems testingMonthly meetings with
contractorsBudget & work scope
developmentWorksite development