Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Intern
One application to the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP)'s Internship is like applying to 150+ different opportunities!
Internship is July 9 – August 26, 2025. Interns get paid minimum wage which is $20.76 per hour.
Apply by March 21, 2025 on our online application. (Download a help guide.)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 24 years old at the start of the program.
- Live within the Seattle city limits (click the link to verify) or attend Seattle public schools or Seattle Colleges.
- Live in a household with income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). See our website at seattle.gov/syep for more information.
What is the Internship Program?
- A 6-8 week paid internship that matches your skills, career interests, and availability. We have opportunities across all career sectors including tech, healthcare, business, human services, marketing, and so much more!
- Internships may be in-person, remote, or hybrid depending on the site interns are placed at.
- Get professional support from a trusted mentor throughout the program.
- Gain practical experience to build your resume and potential connections to advance your career or education.
- When you submit your application, it will be reviewed and processed. If your application meets the eligibility requirements, SYEP will contact you about the next steps in the process.
- 250 youth and young adults, ages 16 to 24, will be selected by lottery to participate.
- Participants who complete all eligibility screenings will be invited to participate in our internship placement process. Those who make it through this process will be placed at internships for between six and eight weeks with City departments, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), or Private Sector employers.