From the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development:

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs including:

Government Agencies

Hospitals

Summer Camps

Non-Profits

Small Businesses

Law Firms

Museums

Sports Enterprises

Retail Organizations

SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue education and social growth.

Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online or at a community-based organization during the application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program.

Specialized programming for disabled, foster care, runaway/homeless and court-involved youth are also available.