Summer Youth Employment Program 2025

Eligibiliy

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Please submit the SYEP Eligibility form to see if you are eligible.

SYEP Eligibility Form

THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION

Youth First Name:

Youth Last Name:

Youth Middle Initial:

Youth Phone Number:

Youth Email Address:

If you are a high school or college student, please enter your school or school district. If neither, please put "N/A"

Parent/Guardian First Name (if minor):

Parent/Guardian Last Name:

Parent Middle Initial:

Parent/Guardian Phone Number:

Parent/Guardian Email Address:

Do you live in the Town of Hempstead or City of Long Beach?

Yes

Are you between the ages of 16 and 20?

Yes

Are you presently receiving or are a member of a family receiving cash welfare?

Yes

Are you a member of a family that receives an income that does not exceed 200% of the federal income poverty guidelines (for more information, please click on button below:

Yes

Click here to view TANF Poverty Guidelines

If other, please describe:

Your data has been submitted. Please scroll down to see your eligibility. If you are eligible, you will need to submit the application in the link provided.

There appears to be an error. Please check your answers and resubmit.

Who Can Apply?

YEP is open to youth who:

Reside in the Town of Hempstead or City of Long Beach;
Are 16-20 years old;
Eligible to work in the U.S.; and
Are presently:
- Receiving, or is a member of a family receiving cash welfare or receives an income that does not exceed 200% of the federal income poverty guidelines (for more information, please see here for guidelines.)
- Homeless; or
- A foster child

Thank you for submitting this form

Based on your responses, it does not appear like you are eligible for the Summer Youth Employment Program. At HempsteadWorks, we have a variety of other services and programs for youth. Please visit our Youth Services page for more information or call us at 516-485-5000.

Thank you for submitting this form.

Based on your responses, it appears like you may be eligible for the Summer Youth Employment Program. Please follow instructions below to proceed with the application process.

Download the SYEP Application here. Once completed, please bring with you the SYEP Application and the following documents to our office Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm:

A Copy of your Birth Certificate or Alien Registration Card
A copy of your Social Security Card
Photo ID, Driver's License or Non-Driver ID card
Working papers
Proof of disability, if applicable
Proof of income (for more information, please refer to TANF Poverty Guidelines here)
Resume

If you have any questions, please call us at (516) 485-5000 and dial #4 for Youth.

Please note:

Youth who are under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at the time of submitting the SYEP Application.
If you are found eligible for the program, you will have to get a physical examination and pass a drug test.