2026 YEP Application: SEP (University Students)

2026 Youth Employment Programme (SEP - College/University)

Welcome to your 2026 Summer Career Development! Thank you for your interest! The Summer Employment Programme (SEP) is for College or University students, between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age. Students must be enrolled as a full-time student as of December 1, 2025. The window to submit your official application (along with supporting documents) is December 1 - 31, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application package!
SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMME SELECTION

Please refer to the provided guidance notes as you complete your application form.
1. Name of Applicant *

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
2. Applicant Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Birthday
3. Applicant Age*
Current Age
4. Applicant Gender*
4a. If there is another gender qualifier you would prefer, please state here.
5. Are you a new participant or a returning participant?*

New Participant - This is my first time applying.Returning Participant - I've earned a placement in the past.
5a.Share any employment placements where you’ve previously worked.*
6. Are you a Bermudian Citizen?
7. What country are you currently enrolled in studies?
7a. If you selected other, please state what country you are studying in?.*
8. Please share the school/educational institution you currently attend. *
8a. Please share the year level you are currently in.*
8b. Please share your current field of study.*
9. Applicant Email Address*
example@example.com
10. Applicant Primary Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
11. Applicant Secondary Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
12. Applicant Local Primary Address (This must match your bank statement and all application and payroll documents)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCountry

Postal / Zip Code
12a. Parish*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityParish/State

Postal / Zip Code
12b. Postal Code*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCountry

Postal / Zip Code
11. Social Insurance Number (SIN) (This is legally mandatory for anyone 18 years or above who participates in the workforce.) *
NOTES: (1) This is a six-digit number. (2) To apply for a Social Insurance Number, visit the Bermuda Government Website (www.gov.bm) (3) You will be asked to upload a copy later on in this survey.
12. Emergency Contact: First Name (Parent/Guardian)*
12a. Emergency Contact: Last Name (Parent/Guardian)*
13. Emergency Contact Email (Parent/Guardian) (This will be an alternative contact, only if we are unable to contact student applicant) *
example@example.com
14. Emergency Contact Phone Number (Parent/Guardian)*
Please enter a valid phone number.
13. Please share any additional information you feel will support your application or job placement.
SECTION B: CAREER INTERESTS

Note: The career interests you share will be used as a guide to help us to secure a suitable placement. We cannot 100% promise that you will be placed with your top choices, but we will try our very best! Please include your top TWO interests. Hint: Be as specific as you can and give a bit of detail. For example, if you are interested in Information Technology, tell us what area (Coding, Web Development, Cybersecurity, etc.) Use a search engine to help you to narrow down your interest and refer to The Bermuda Standard Classification of Occupations document on www.dwd.bm for details of each occupation.
14. Please select your primary career choice.*
Please refer to The Bermuda Standard Classification of Occupations document on www.dwd.bm for details of each occupation.
14.1 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Senior Officials and Managers
14.2 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Professionals
14.3 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Technicians and Associate Professionals
14.4 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Clerks
14.5 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Service Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers
14.6 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Skilled Agricultural and Fishery Workers
14.7 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Craft and Related Trades Workers
14.8 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers
14.9 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Elementary Occupations
14.10 Please specify your primary job type interest.*
Armed Forces
15. Please select your secondary career choice*
Please refer to The Bermuda Standard Classification of Occupations document on www.dwd.bm for details of each occupation.
15.1 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Senior Officials and Managers
15.2 Please specify your secondary job type interest*
Professionals
15.3 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Technicians and Associate Professionals
15.4 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Clerks
15.5 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Service Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers
15.6 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Skilled Agricultural and Fishery Workers
15.7 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Craft and Related Trades Workers
15.8 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers
15.9 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Elementary Occupations
15.10 Please specify your secondary job type interest.*
Armed Forces
16. This program requires a commitment of ten weeks. We ask that you plan any travel, pre-scheduled surgeries, or other obligations either before or after this period. Please choose the ten weeks during which you will be available to work. (Please be reminded this is a 10-week placement period and you must be available for all ten weeks.)*

May 5 - July 11, 2026May 19 - July 25, 2026June 9 - August 15, 2026June 23 - August 29, 2026I am not available for any of the dates listed above
16a. Please share why you are not available for any of the dates listed.
17. Please provide any additional details you think would be helpful to share about your availability or that would be helpful for us to know.
SECTION C: PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Please answer the below questions to share why you are the best candidate for this programme.
18. What personal qualities do you have that make you an excellent candidate?*
19. What personal qualities would you like to improve?*
20. Tell us about a mistake that you made and how you learned from it.*
21. Tell us about a time when you had to go above and beyond what was required.*
22. Share why you believe you are an excellent candidate for this programme.*

SECTION D: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
25. Proof of Bermudian Citizenship (Voter's Registration Card/ Bermuda Passport data page and Bermudian status stamp/ Immigration letter)*

NOTES: Upload Proof of Bermudian Status
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23. Photo Identification (Driver's License/Passport data and photo page) *

NOTES: Upload Photo Identification.
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24. Resume (Your resume may be shared with potential employers during the placement process. Please use a professional format.)*

NOTES: Upload your resume.
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25. Two (2) reference Letters: (Your reference letters may be shared with potential employers during the placement process.)*

NOTES: Upload BOTH your reference letters. Your letters should be no more than 3 years old.
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26. Proof of enrollment in University/College as of December 2024*

NOTES: Upload official proof of enrolment in University/College.
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27. Proof of minimum GPA of 2.7 or equivalent (UK Pass) Note: If current transcripts/GPA are unavailable, submit last year's semester grades, including high school if applicable.*

NOTES: Upload proof of GPA via your transcript or official student profile.
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31. Official Bank Statement/ Authorized bank letter (must display the applicant name, address, account number and account type from HSBC, Clarien or Bank of Butterfield and be in Bermuda dollars)*

NOTES: (1) Upload your bank statement. (2) Cross out account balances. (3) Your address on your official bank statement MUST match your address on your identification and New Hire Form.
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32. Proof of local Health Insurance (letter or medical card which displays the applicants name and policy number).

NOTES: (1) Upload proof of health insurance. If you do not have insurance, continue to apply and email youthemployment@gov.bm to let us know. We will provide you with health and dental insurance.
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33. Proof of Social Insurance Number (SIN) Mandatory *

NOTES: (1) Upload your official social insurance card, which has your name and number on it or a letter from the Department of Social insurance. (2) You will not be able to participate in the YEP programme without this.
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28. Do you have any questions for us?

By signing this form, I hereby share that the information I have provided is accurate. I authorize the Department of Workforce Development to disclose information with potential employers, to support the achievement of confirming work placements.*

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2026 Youth Employment Programme (SEP - College/University)

SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMME SELECTION

SECTION B: CAREER INTERESTS

SECTION C: PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

SECTION D: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS