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 THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM The New York City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is open to all NYC residents between the ages of 14- 24. Application Deadline is Now Extended to Friday, May 25, 2012.  Apply onlineDownload Paper application package (in PDF)Summer Youth Employment Program 2012 FAQs (in PDF)Download the SYEP Poster (in PDF)Learn more |
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 PRESIDENT OBAMA LAUNCHES SUMMER JOBS + BANK The Summer Jobs+ Bank is a new online search tool to help connect young people to jobs, internships and other employment opportunities this summer and year round. Summer Jobs+ Bank |
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NYC PARKS RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Become a Recreation Center Member Today. NYC Parks Recreation Center membership is free for youths ages 17 and under. NYC Parks’ memberships will help children and all New Yorkers to lead physically active lives through sports, fitness and outdoor adventure. Learn more |
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IT'S 9:00AM, DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR KIDS ARE? If your kids miss 20 days or more in a school year, there's a good chance they won't graduate. Get the help you need and find out how many days your child missed. New York City has a Truancy and Absenteeism Help Center to connect you with the resources you need to get your child to school every day. Learn more |
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RFP ORGANIZATIONS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD The following responses to the Out-of-School Time Request for Proposal, PIN: 26012OSTRFP, have been deemed eligible for award. This list includes all competitions within Elementary School, Middle School and Service Areas 3 and 4 Technical Assistance. Download the list of organizations |
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2012 NYC STEP IT UP DANCE COMPETITION The Department of Youth and Community Development and Nike have partnered to bring to life the Step it Up dance/step campaign. A city-wide initiative that uses sport-arts as catalysts for social change, the campaign will elevate and mobilize young people through the art of dance/step all while empowering teams to engage their communities around causes like education, anti-violence, homeless prevention, inequality, health, HIV/AIDS and the environment. Learn more |
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2011 INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON YOUTH (ICC) ANNUAL REPORT Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav is delighted to present the ICC’s 2011 Annual Report which highlights the great work of the City’s youth serving agencies to improve services. The ICC focused on helping young people access services and employment, working with parents, and enhancing services for LGBTQ youth. Download the ICC Annual Report |
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THE FAMILY THERAPY INTERVENTION PILOT (FTIP) The Family Therapy Intervention Pilot (FTIP) is a project of DYCD in partnership with SCO Family of Services and Green Chimneys. It helps youth remain in or return to the family home by promoting families’ acceptance of their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) children and providing free services to reduce negative outcomes experienced by LGBTQ youth. Service providers may request a meeting or presentation from SCO Family of Services or Green Chimneys staff to explore the program with your team. If any parent or family member feels that your family could benefit from these services, contact them to learn more. For Manhattan and Bronx referrals, contact: Theresa Nolan, Green Chimneys Division Director, LGBTQ Programs, 718-732-1501 or email: tnolan@greenchimneys.org . For Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island referrals, contact: Jenni Gunnell, SCO Director of Social Services, LGBTQ Programs, 718-935-9466 x5191, or email: jgunnell@sco.org. Download Flyer |
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APPLICATION OPEN: WORK PROGRESS PROGRAM CEO and the NYC Human Resources Administration are seeking service providers to participate in a new subsidized wage program for low-income young adults. The Work Progress Program offers reimbursement for wages paid to young adults placed in short-term jobs. The program is funded by the Young Men’s Initiative and is accepting applications on a rolling basis. Download the Work Progress Application (in PDF)Learn about YMI |
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CUNY FATHERHOOD ACADEMY AT LAGUARDIA For the first time, the City University of New York (CUNY) will help prepare 18- to 24-year-old non-custodial fathers for employment and entry into higher education through the CUNY Fatherhood Academy at LaGuardia Community College. Attend an upcoming orientation session to learn more. Download the flyer (in PDF) |
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NYC LADDERS FOR LEADERS PROGRAM 2011 ANNUAL REPORT NYC Ladders for Leaders is a college and career readiness program offering New York City high school and college students professional paid summer internships, free college preparatory and SAT courses, career guidance, and leadership development workshops. Launched by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, NYC Ladders for Leaders is a joint program of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the NYC Commission on Women’s Issues (CWI). Read the 2011 Annual Report (in PDF)Learn more |
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SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2011 ANNUAL SUMMARY The 2011 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) employed 31,000 youth at about 5,700 worksites located throughout the City. Read the 2011 Annual Summary (in PDF)Learn more |
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NEW YORK CITY NAMED ONE OF THE NATION’S 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BY AMERICA’S PROMISE ALLIANCE AND ING In a celebration of America’s young people and the communities most dedicated to helping local youth graduate from high school, America’s Promise Alliance has announced the 2011 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING. This year, more than 300 communities in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., were nominated for the competition. Twenty-two communities are now five-time winners and 29 communities are first-time recipients of the honor. New York City was recognized for the 4th time as one of the best communities for youth. The entire 2011 list of 100 Best Communities for Young People and their accomplishments can be found at www.americaspromise.org/100Best. America's Promise Profile |
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DYCD FISCAL MANUAL FOR FY2012 IS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE The revised DYCD Fiscal Manual for FY2012 is now available on-line. Among the revisions for FY2012: The definition of full-time employee versus part-time employee is clarified. The Fiscal Agent fee scale has been changed under the new contract which began July 1, 2011. No bids are required for purchases up to $5,000. Download the 2012 Fiscal Manual |
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TEEN ACTION PROGRAM RFP ORGANIZATIONS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD DYCD is announcing the organizations determined eligible to receive an award under the Teen ACTION Program RFP. The programs allow youth enrolled in grades 7–10 to design and implement a meaningful service project that meets a need in their community. Download the list of organizationsLearn more |
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PREQUALIFICATION (PQL) FOR NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING Any organization applying to the New York City Council to receive one or more discretionary award(s) totaling more than $10,000 must be Prequalified. DYCD administers the Prequalification (PQL) process for City Council Discretionary funding on behalf of the City, under the guidance of the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services. Learn moreDownload forms |
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“FRESH START KITS” FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH DYCD is assembling “Fresh Start Kits” containing personal hygiene items to help runaway and homeless youth maintain their dignity in the face of significant challenges. DYCD reached out to local businesses and national retailers seeking donations of non-perishable snacks, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, band-aids and other essential items to be distributed to vulnerable youth who are receiving services through DYCD-funded programs. A number of civic-minded businesses have contributed to the “Fresh Start Kits”, including: • American Hygiene Industries • Estee Lauder • NIKE • Vinnie’s Styles • Pathmark DYCD continues to seek donations; New Yorkers can call the Youth Connect hotline at (800) 246-4646 if they are interested in making a donation or know of a potential partner. Read the release |
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