
Summer Youth Employment Program
Providing Virginia Beach youth between the ages of 16-21 with the opportunity to develop skills, set career goals, earn money and become financially empowered by placing them in meaningful summer jobs.

Providing Virginia Beach youth between the ages of 16-21 with the opportunity to develop skills, set career goals, earn money and become financially empowered by placing them in meaningful summer jobs.
See how the SYEP program helped youth gain a better understanding of future careers and/or education options.
Apply today to earn valuable work experience with the City of Virginia Beach and local businesses!
This program was extremely fun. I really appreciate the fact that my job placement was not a setting where I had to shy away from my personality, but instead I was encouraged to embrace it.
This was a fantastic program and I’m so glad I was able to work for SYEP.
The SYEP team, save money for college, and make some really good friends. Can’t wait to come back next year.
This was my first job experience and it was very nice to get this opportunity through SYEP. I loved the job and experience I gained. I now feel more confident and comfortable to continue my working journey.
Through the support of dedicated employers, our program is able to place Virginia Beach youth in meaningful jobs during the summer. If your organization is interested in providing part-time employment this summer, review the benefits and requirements below and submit your application by March 28. You must also attend the SYEP Supervisor meeting on May 10 via Microsoft Teams.
When investing in the youth of Virginia Beach, employers are doing more than just providing them with summer jobs. Employers benefit from participation in SYEP in several ways:
We enjoy having a youth worker and greatly appreciate all the help they offer us in our busy program season.
I have very much enjoyed spending the summer with my SYEP youth workers. They were truly amazing, and in our own way we have become "family" Thank you for the SYEP program.
Can't host a youth worker, but still want to be involved? Show your support for SYEP by sponsoring a youth worker this summer.
Your organization can help provide one SYEP applicant with eight weeks of experience and one week of professional development. Invest in Virginia Beach’s future workforce today! Contact SYEP Staff at SYEP@vbgov.com or 757-385-0432 for more details.