Youth Employment Program 2024

Eligibiliy

YEP Eligibility Form

THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION

First Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Address

City

Zip

Date of Birth required

Are you currently between the ages of 16 and 20?

Yes

No

Click here to view TANF Poverty Guidelines

Submit

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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.

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

Yes

No

Have you ever participated in any HempsteadWorks youth programs (SYEP/YEP)?

Yes

No

Are you able to commit to work between 24-30 hours a week?

Yes

No

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Yes

No

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Yes

No

Which of the following documents do you currently have that can verify your eligibility to
work in the United State and to participate in this program? Please select all that apply.
(disqualified if not selected in red)

Yes

No

Who Can Apply?

YEP is open to youth who:

Reside in the Town of Hempstead or City of Long Beach;
Are 18-20 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 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 Youth Employment Program. Please follow instructions below to proceed with the application process.

Download the YEP Application here. Once completed, please bring with you the YEP Application and the following documents to our office Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:00 pm:

A Copy of your Birth Certificate
A copy of your Social Security Card
A copy of your resume
Proof of disability, if applicable
Proof of income (for more information, please refer to TANF Poverty Guidelines here)
School record
Working papers
Valid Alien Registration Card (US Resident for last 5 years)
Valid Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, New York State ID, School ID with photograph

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

Please note: If you are found eligible for the program, you will have to get a physical examination and pass a drug test.