The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is currently accepting applications for their Internship Program.
Below are some quick facts:
- The Internship program will start July 9, 2025 and end August 25, 2025.
- Interns will be paid at the City’s minimum wage of $20.76 and will be provided support in accessing public transportation and stable meal options during internship.
- Interns can build their resumes and make connections to advance their career and/or education.
- Every year, we partner with City departments, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and Private Sector employers to provide over 150+ internship opportunities across all career sectors.
- We match our interns to sites that suit their experience level and career interests.
To be eligible, each applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 24 at the start of internship, live in Seattle or attend a Seattle Public School or Seattle College (Seattle Central, North Seattle, South Seattle), and live in a household with income at or below 80% Area Median Income. For more information about the eligibility requirements or how to apply, please direct the applicants to: seattle.gov/SYEP. Applications are due March 21, 2025.
Participants who complete all eligibility screenings will be invited to participate in our internship placement process. Youth can always check the status of their application via the Youth Portal.
If you have any questions, please contact us at SYEP@Seattle.Gov or (206) 386-1375.
