Program Profile: New York City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

A summer youth employment program that is designed to improve school attendance, academic achievement, and employment of low-income youth between the ages of 14 and 24.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | One study

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A summer youth employment program that is designed to improve school attendance, academic achievement, and employment of low-income youth between the ages of 14 and 24. The program is rated No Effects. There were no statistically significant differences in school attendance or academic achievement between program participants and the control group. However, there were statistically significant differences in employment and earnings for program participants, compared with the control group.

A No Effects rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s) and may result in a negative outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 14 - 24

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Other

Geography: Urban

Setting (Delivery): School, Other Community Setting

Program Type: Truancy Prevention, Vocational/Job Training

Current Program Status: Active