What kind of work are SYEP Participants allowed to perform?
Worksites are required to provide proper supervision and age-appropriate work for youth between the ages of 14 and 24. All SYEP Worksites are required to abide by federal, state and local labor laws. In addition, there are other forbidden activities that are listed in the SYEP Worksite Manual. In particular, DYCD does not allow SYEP participants to operate motor vehicles, take part in political activities or fundraise on behalf of the Worksite or SYEP Provider as part of their work assignment in SYEP.