SYELP Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program
Get paid, gain experience, and explore careers with SYELP!
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Looking for a summer opportunity where you can get paid, gain experience, and explore careers?
The Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program (SYELP) offers two exciting ways to build your future:
- Project-Based Learning: Participate in hands-on projects that build teamwork, leadership, and career-readiness skills while exploring different industries.
- Work Experience: Get placed with a local employer to develop real job skills, build your résumé, and expand your professional network.
Along the way, you’ll also learn how to:
- Manage your money and make the most of your paycheck,
- Create a résumé that highlights your skills and experience,
- Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace,
- And develop other essential skills that prepare you for your next step.
Whether you’re 14 and just starting out or 24 and ready to take your career to the next level, SYELP helps you gain skills, explore opportunities, and prepare for your future – all while earning a paycheck.
How To Apply to SYELP
- Learn about SYELP Providers (click here)
- Start Application (click here)
- Select Desired Provider on SYELP Application
- Wait to Hear About Acceptence
- Start Placement with SYELP Provider
- Gain: Skills, Experience, & $$
SYELP Applications are currently:
OPEN
Employers interested in being a SYELP Worksite for Youth Interns, fill out this form:
2026 SYELP Providers
Boys & Girls Club of Hartford
Location: Hartford, CT
Age Range: 14-16 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
Bridge Family Center
Location: West Hartford, CT
Age Range: 14-24 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
- Tier 3
Center for Latino Progress (CLP)
Location: Hartford, CT
Age Range: 14-24 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
Community Renewal Team (CRT)
Location: Hartford, CT
Age Range: 14-16 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
HRA of New Britain
Location(s): New Britain, CT | Bristol, CT
Age Range: 14-24 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
OIC of New Britain
Location: New Britain, CT
Age Range: 14-18 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
Our Piece of the Pie (OPP)
Location: Hartford, CT
Age Range: 16-24 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
ReadyCT
Location: Hartford, CT
Age Range: 14-18 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
Bloomfield Youth Services Bureau
Location: Bloomfield, CT
Age Range: 14-17 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
- Tier 3
East Hartford Youth Services
Location: East Hartford, CT
Age Range: 14-24 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- Tier 3
Manchester Youth Services Bureau
Location: Manchester, CT
Age Range: 16-21 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 3
Vernon Youth Services
Location: Vernon, CT
Age Range: 16-24 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 3
Wethersfield Youth Services
Location: Wethersfield, CT
Age Range: 14-16 Year Olds
Tiers provided:
- Tier 1
YWCA of Hartford
Location: Hartford, CT
Age Range: 14-16 Year Old
Tiers provided:
- Tier 2
SYELP Applications are currently: OPEN
Success Stories
These success stories celebrate the achievements of those who have advanced their career goals through Capital Workforce Partners’ workforce programs and initiatives. These stories highlight the determination, growth, and skill-building that define our region’s workforce. Each featured story demonstrates readiness to succeed—developing essential skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, while taking meaningful steps toward lasting career success.
DazMarie Maldonado, 22
Program: Youth Pathways (WIOA Youth)
Provider: Our Piece of The Pie
DazMarie Maldonado is a vibrant 22-year-old Afro-Latina from Hartford, Connecticut fueled by a deep passion for holistic healing and community empowerment. She believes that true healing begins with nurturing the mind, body, and spirit—and she’s committed to making holistic health resources accessible to all.
Nestor Garcia
Program: Youth Pathways (WIOA Youth)
Provider: Hartford Public Library
Grateful for the support he received, Nestor returned to Hartford Public Library’s (HPL) IT training program to volunteer on his day off to guide and mentor students through their study and exam preparation. He is a natural and gifted teacher and a source of inspiration to HPL’s continuing IT students.
Sage Johnson
Program: Dual-Track CNA Training
Provider: Bloomfield Public Schools
Sage Johnson is a great example of the success of the Bloomfield Dual Track CNA Program. When she first joined, she was uncertain about her career path but had a strong interest in healthcare. Despite facing significant challenges, Sage remained determined, balancing her schoolwork during the day with CNA training in the evening.
Future Ready Youth
ADDITIONAL YOUTH RESOURCES
An overview of Capital Workforce Partners (CWP) youth programs, partner initiatives, and local resources that prepare young people in North Central Connecticut for the future through work experience, skill development, and career pathway opportunities.