New York state announced $30 million in
\nfunding for the Summer Youth Employment
\nprogram which supports communities across
\nthe state in creating summer jobs for youth
\nfrom low-income families. With this funding,
\napproximately 18,000 young New Yorkers
\nwill gain new skills this summer, resulting
\nin improved academic performance and
\nincreasing future job prospects.<\/p>\n
Of that sum, Saratoga County will receive
\n$179,357, Washington County $76,057, and
\nWarren County $82,916 .<\/p>\n
“Landing that first summer job has a positive
\neffect on young people that spans well
\ninto adulthood,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.<\/p>\n
“By funding these positions we are giving
\nbusinesses the summer help they need, as
\nwell as creating the opportunity for youth
\nto both earn a paycheck and learn valuable
\nskills that will last a lifetime. I encourage
\nthose interested to contact their local social
\nservices office and find out what opportunities
\nare available.”<\/p>\n
To be eligible, young people must be ages
\n14 to 20 and have a family income below
\n200 percent of the federal poverty level (or
\n$39,850 for a family of three). Employers can
\nuse the funds to subsidize wages, support
\neducation and training activities, as well as
\noffer counseling and employment-related
\nservices, such as transportation to and from
\nwork. Young people interested in participating
\ncan contact their local department of
\nsocial services.<\/p>\n
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
\nExecutive Deputy Commissioner Sharon
\nDevine said, “As someone who obtained
\nher first summer job through this program
\nas a teenager, much of what I took away
\nfrom that experience has stayed with me
\nthroughout my career. The program helped
\nme gain knowledge and confidence to pursue
\nmy career path, as it is certain to help young
\nNew Yorkers this summer.”<\/p>\n
Cindy Kaptan, a program participant who
\nlives in Delaware County, said, “I worked with
\nthe Village of Sidney for two years through
\nthe Summer Youth Employment Program
\nand now work as a full-time employee for
\nthem. Working for the village has introduced
\nme to a new professional path, taught me
\nnew skills, and overall helped me grow as
\na person.”<\/p>\n
Kathy Watson, human resources director
\nfor Timeless Frames & D\u00e9cor in Watertown,
\nwhich has employed young people through
\nthe program the past four summers, said,
\n“Youth have an opportunity to experience
\nworking in a manufacturing environment
\nand, if successful, will be considered for
\nfuture, full-time employment. It gives us an
\nopportunity to provide work experience to
\nyouths in the area and potentially strengthen
\nour pool of candidates for future openings.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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