SYEP Worksite Handbook
DYCD's full handbook — keep this near your desk.
SYEP 2026 IS HERE
Welcome back, Employer Partner.
Your home base for SYEP 2026. Register for orientation and you're set — then everything you'll need for the summer is below: your roster, first-day instructions, resources. Bookmark this page.
Program Calendar
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Orientation
Internal opens
Employer closes
Cohort milestone
Tap a highlighted day to see what's happening.
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days
Until
Cohort AJuly 6, 2026
Jul 6 → Aug 14 · 6 weeks · Early start (optional)
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days
Until
Cohort BJuly 13, 2026
Jul 13 → Aug 21 · 6 weeks · Default program dates
✏️ Post a new announcement
Anything you post here appears at the top of this dashboard for all employer partners. Keep them short and direct.
📣 Announcements
Latest updates from NYCID. Pinned items stay at the top.
Your Site Readiness for SYEP 2026
Where your worksite stands right now, and what's left before your interns start.
📺 Worksite Employer Orientation — Make-Up
Missed the live session? Watch the full orientation below. When it finishes and you confirm, your orientation requirement is marked complete.
📄 Download the Orientation Deck (PDF)
Follow along with the slides while you watch.
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Watch the full video to unlock the confirmation below.
I confirm that I watched this entire video and understand all the program components and how to use the new worksite dashboard. Once I review my dashboard, I will report a GREEN LIGHT using the apps reporting feature.
Still needed: finish the video and check the confirmation box.
If you attended a live event and you believe this is an error, please contact us here.
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Orientation complete
Thanks — your make-up orientation is recorded and your orientation requirement is now satisfied. Don't forget to review your dashboard and report your GREEN LIGHT.
Signing Center
Countersign referrals after each intern signs theirs, and complete their Week 3 and Week 6 evaluations. Past evaluations stay here for your records.
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📖 Orientation materials
Review these first — the slide deck and the make-up orientation video. Priority resources to revisit any time you need a refresher.
Employer Orientation Deck
Full slide deck from your live orientation — agenda, the new dashboard walkthrough, time portal changes, paperwork, and contacts. Read it now or share with your team.
PDFMake-Up Orientation Video
Missed your live orientation? Watch the full make-up orientation video and complete your orientation requirement right here on your dashboard.
▶ WatchYour worksite tools
Apps and portals you'll use throughout the summer.
First-Day Instructions
Tell your interns where to go, what to bring, and who to ask for on day one. They see this when they look up their placement.
NYCID AppMy Worksite Roster
See who's placed at your worksite — names, ages, contact info, and their start status. Updated as placements firm up.
NYCID AppRe-Verification Form
As needed only — re-open if anything about your worksite changes (cohort, supervisor, capacity, address). Most partners won't touch this again after their initial submission.
As neededRefer Another Business
Know another organization that could host SYEP interns? Send them here to learn more and apply to partner with NYCID.
NYCID AppDYCD Worksite Portal
Review and approve participant hours. Approval window: Sunday – Monday 11:59 PM. Login uses your NYC.ID email.
DYCD PortalImportant dates & deadlines
Mark these on your calendar.
Default · Cohort B
SYEP 2026 program dates
Jul 13 → Aug 21
6 weeks of paid placement. Most of your interns will be on this schedule.
Early · Cohort A
Optional early start
Jul 6 → Aug 14
Only if your worksite must begin July 6 — tell us via the re-verification form.
Weekly
Participant timesheet submission
Wed → Sat
Cutoff Saturday 11:59 PM. They cannot submit Sun–Tue (payroll runs).
Weekly
Supervisor approval window
Sun → Mon
Cutoff Monday 11:59 PM. Missing this delays your interns' paychecks.
Pay Schedule
SYEP 2026 pay cycles
Wk
Worked
Paid
Cohort
1Jul 6 – Jul 10Jul 17A
2Jul 13 – Jul 17Jul 24A & B
3Jul 20 – Jul 24Jul 31A & B
4Jul 27 – Jul 31Aug 7A & B
5Aug 3 – Aug 7Aug 14A & B
6Aug 10 – Aug 14Aug 21A & B
7Aug 17 – Aug 21Aug 28B
Interns must submit hours by Saturday 11:59 PM; supervisors must approve by Monday 11:59 PM for the paycheck to land on that week's pay date. Direct deposit or paycard.
Mid-program
Week-3 evaluations
Aug 4 · 2026
Sit down with each intern, complete & sign the form, return to your Worksite Monitor.
End-of-program
Final evaluations
Aug 25 · 2026
Same process as mid-program. Required for participant completion.
Resources & downloads
Reference materials, training videos, and required postings.
For Worksites Required & Reference
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Hours Approval Quick-Start Guide
Step-by-step PDF for supervisors. Sun–Mon window.
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Worksite Portal Training Video
Walkthrough of the timesheet approval flow.
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Participant Referral (Sample)
Color-coded sample. NYCID picks up the signed original during site visits.
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Participant Evaluation (Sample)
Reference only — your Worksite Monitor provides the real form.
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Drug-Free Workplace Poster
Required posting. Hard copy in your Monitoring Log Book.
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Permitted Work Hours for Minors
NYS Child Labor Law summary. Required by DYCD.
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Sexual Harassment Fact Sheet
Required posting. Hard copy in your Monitoring Log Book.
For Participants Share with interns
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DYCD Participant Site
Where interns submit their weekly hours.
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Participant Hours Entry Guide
PDF quick-start. Wed–Sat window.
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Participant Timesheet Entry Video
DYCD walkthrough video.
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Payment Education Video (OY)
Direct deposit vs. paycard — Older Youth version.
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Hats & Ladders Career Climbs
What your interns trained on before they arrive.
Frequently asked questions
If your question isn't here, scroll to contact.
Who is my primary point of contact at NYCID?
You'll be assigned a Worksite Monitor. This person is your NYCID liaison and will check in regularly to make sure things are running smoothly. They handle bi-weekly assessments, evaluations, and any paperwork that needs signing.
For general questions before you're assigned, contact Shantell Walker, Job Developer.
How do I review and approve my participants' hours?
All hour approvals happen in the DYCD Worksite Portal. Approval window: Sunday – Monday 11:59 PM every week. Missing this delays your interns' paychecks (we have to file an adjustment).
Walkthroughs: How to log in · Approval walkthrough · Quick-start PDF
How do I get my Worksite Portal login?
You'll receive an email from DoNotReply@yepsonline.org with your username and a link to set your password. Check spam/junk — it's a common landing spot.
All supervisors who need access must be listed on your worksite application. The system uses the exact email you provided. If you don't see the email after 24 hours, message your Worksite Monitor.
Heads up — firewall issues: Some organizations (DOE, NYPD, CVS, others with strict IT) block the Worksite Portal. Those need a separate approval. Make sure your NYC.ID account uses the same email as your worksite application.
How do my participants submit their hours?
They log in to the DYCD Participant Site and enter their hours. Window: Wednesday – Saturday 11:59 PM. The site is closed Sun–Tue (payroll runs).
Walkthroughs: Video · Quick-start PDF
How do my participants get paid?
Two options: direct deposit, or a payroll card they pick up from NYCID. Either way they get paid on the standard DYCD pay schedule.
What training have my interns received before they start?
All SYEP participants attend orientation that covers work readiness, professional etiquette, navigating the payroll system, and harassment prevention. Older Youth (18+) get an additional Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (SHPT).
Reference: Hats & Ladders Career Climbs — sample of the topics covered.
Important context: Interns join SYEP to gain real work experience — they're not expected to arrive at the skill level of an experienced employee. Coach them, give clear instructions, and they'll grow fast. That's the point.
How do evaluations work?
Two evaluations per intern: mid-program (Week 3) and end-of-program (Week 6). Your Worksite Monitor provides the partially-completed forms.
Process:
1. Complete the evaluation thoroughly.
2. Meet with the intern in person to walk through it.
3. Both of you sign at the bottom.
4. Return the signed form to your Worksite Monitor.
Grades of 1, 2, or 5 on any category require a comment explaining the rating. Grades of 3 or 4 don't need a comment.
What if there's an incident — police, paramedics, or anything serious?
Call NYCID immediately. Do not wait for a scheduled check-in.
Reach Shantell Walker (Job Developer) first. If she's unreachable, reach Michael De Vito Jr., Executive Director, directly.
For documentation: page 16 of the DYCD Worksite Handbook covers incident reporting in full.
How do I handle performance issues with an intern?
Contact your Worksite Monitor first. Most issues are easier to resolve than they look on day one — the Monitor can mediate, coach, or in rare cases reassign. Don't let it fester until evaluation time.
How do I sign documents electronically?
Whatever works. Adobe Sign, DocuSign, or just sign a printed page, photograph or scan it, and attach the image. We accept all of these.
Need help? We're here.
For day-to-day questions, message your assigned Worksite Monitor. For anything urgent, time-sensitive, or anything that involves an incident, call the SYEP team or reach out to the contacts below.
📞 Call the SYEP team
(347) 378-9578
Tap to call