Current application period for both Youth and Employer Hosts closes in less than TWO WEEKS on Friday, March 21, 2025. If you are interested, we are happy to answer any questions, so please reach out.
We provide youth and young adults with valuable early career development and professional growth opportunities. Interns will receive up to 150 hours of paid work, gaining hands-on experience in government agencies, nonprofits, and local businesses. The program will run this summer from July 9, 2025 – August 26, 2025.
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For Youth: Application and Eligibility Details
To qualify, intern applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be between 16 and 24 years old at the start of the Internship program
Reside within the Seattle city limits or attend Seattle Public Schools or Seattle Colleges (Seattle Central College, South Seattle College or North Seattle College)
Live in a household with income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income
Learn more about eligibility and apply via the Youth Portal.
After Submitting Your Application
SYEP staff review applications for eligibility.
Eligible participants will be invited to participate in the internship placement process.
Applicants offered placement will be provided internship preparedness through training and development in June.
Have Questions? For more inquiries, please contact us at SYEP@Seattle.gov.
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For Employer Hosts: Application Process
SYEP is still seeking employers and experienced mentors to host interns. This is your chance to offer impactful experiences that help prepare youth for a promising career. In addition to our long-standing internship partnerships throughout the city, recent intern cohorts have requested real estate, information technology, healthcare, and business administration experiences.
Have Questions? For more inquiries, please contact us at SYEPEmpRelations@seattle.gov.
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