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Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) & Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP)

Providing youth (ages 14-20) with six weeks of paid work experience through work sites and programs all across Monroe County.

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Welcome to rocsummeryouth.com! Your Resource for Youth Employment Programs in Monroe County, NY!

Here, at rocsummeryouth.com, you’ll find all the information you need about the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and the Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP), two amazing initiatives that provide youth with valuable work experience and skill-building opportunities.  Whether you’re a youth interested in applying, a parent or guardian seeking guidance, or an employer eager to hire program participants, we’ve got you covered. We’re excited to help you get involved! Check back starting February 9th to apply for summer 2026!

Good News!

If you meet income guidelines, you can apply for the ROC Your Job After School Employment Program! Positions are available October 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. Click here to learn more about ROC Your Job!

Parents and Guardians » Parent Orientation

Parent Orientation is an optional webinar for all parents/guardians to help explain the process for completing the SOOP/SYEP application and uploading required documentation using DocCollect.  Watch the recording of 2024’s Youth Summer Employment Webinar which you’ll find just below, 

http://rocsummeryouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Roc-Your-Job-Application-Submission-1.mp4
http://rocsummeryouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Roc-Your-Job-Doc-Collect.mp4
2021-02-22

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☏ (585) 258-3500 ext. 3552
✉ SYEP@rochesterworks.org
➣ 57 St. Paul Street | Rochester, NY 14604

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed

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