New York Youth Jobs Program

A New York State Department of Labor program that connects young people ages 16 to 24 with jobs at businesses that receive a tax credit for hiring certified youth. Applicants must live in New York State, be unemployed, and meet a listed risk factor, such as family receipt of SNAP or TANF, free or reduced-cost school lunch, homelessness, or foster care. Teens ages 16 to 17 must be attending high school or an equivalency program and need a guardian's permission.

Offered by NYS Department of Labor. Internship for high school students in New York, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Career, Business, Social Impact

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (New York).
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about New York Youth Jobs Program

When is the New York Youth Jobs Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is New York Youth Jobs Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to New York Youth Jobs Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (New York). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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