Save SYEP!

The Issue

New York City's Summer Youth Employment Program provides jobs to 75,000 youth ages 14-24 each summer. It is the nation's largest youth employment program and allows young people to make money while developing critical skills. Due to uncertainty of how the COVID-19 will affect social distancing SYEP was suspended for summer 2020. The Youth Leadership Program at LIFE Camp Inc. started this petition to save SYEP! Please sign and spread the word!

 

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The Issue

New York City's Summer Youth Employment Program provides jobs to 75,000 youth ages 14-24 each summer. It is the nation's largest youth employment program and allows young people to make money while developing critical skills. Due to uncertainty of how the COVID-19 will affect social distancing SYEP was suspended for summer 2020. The Youth Leadership Program at LIFE Camp Inc. started this petition to save SYEP! Please sign and spread the word!

 

The Decision Makers

Andrew M. Cuomo
Former Governor - New York
Gregory Meeks
U.S. House of Representatives - New York 5th Congressional District
Mayor Bill de Blasio
Mayor of New York City

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Petition created on April 10, 2020