Gov. Kathy Hochul | Gov. Kathy Hochul Official U.S. Governor headshot
Gov. Kathy Hochul | Gov. Kathy Hochul Official U.S. Governor headshot
Summer Youth Employment Program to Provide Jobs for an Estimated 18,500 Teens and Young Adults from Low-Income Families This Year
Federally Funded-Program Provides Valuable Training and Employment Experience for Participating Youth
Governor Kathy Hochul on May 24 announced that more than $47.1 million will be available to support New York State's Summer Youth Employment Program this year, helping an estimated 18,500 young New Yorkers gain valuable experience in the workforce. Administered by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, this program introduces young people from low-income families into the labor market so they can develop useful skills that will help them improve educational performance and become responsible adults.
"For so many young people, having a summer job is a rite of passage that helps them gain valuable skills and their first experiences in the workplace," Governor Hochul said. "The Summer Youth Employment Program provides invaluable experiences for young people from low-income households, teaching them responsibilities that can help them excel in careers later in life."
"With this investment, we're ensuring our teens and young adults have equitable access to job opportunities, training, and workforce experience," said Lieutenant Governor Delgado. "We must support historically underserved communities, provide resources for families statewide, and put our kids on the path to success."
The Summer Youth Employment program supports communities across the state in creating summer jobs for youth from low-income families. Participants work in entry-level jobs at places such parks, summer camps, child care organizations, cultural centers, educational facilities, and community-based organizations, among others.
To be eligible for the 2023 program, young people must be between ages 14 to 20 and have a household income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level or $49,720 for a family of three. The program served more than 18,500 youth in 2022, providing them with valuable workforce experience, and often results in improved academic performance afterward.
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Daniel W. Tietz said, "Youth from low-income households often face a challenging transition to living-wage work and higher education. The Summer Youth Employment Program provides them an opportunity to work alongside professionals and learn the critical skills needed to pursue a living-wage career in the modern workforce. These young New Yorkers can apply the critical insights gained through this program to help expand their horizons and achieve their career aspirations."
New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “Summer jobs lay a solid employment foundation for young New Yorkers, giving them the skills they need to be part of our diverse workforce. I thank Governor Hochul for continuing to be a champion of workforce development, especially for our youth, who are essential to our economic future.”
State Senator and Social Services Chair Roxanne J. Persaud said, "I'm pleased that Governor Hochul is releasing this $47 million in funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to communities across New York State that will support hiring nearly 20,000 youth from households facing great economic obstacles. SYEP has helped tens of thousands of youth find a pathway out of poverty through meaningful employment and work readiness training in the public, private and non-profit sectors. SYEP funding is among my highest priorities, and I look forward to working with Governor Hochul to expand this wonderful opportunity to more youth each year."
Assemblymember and Social Services Chair Maritza Davila said, "By funding the Summer Youth Employment Program, we are making a key investment into New York State -one that will pay dividends in the not-too-distant future. Participating youth and young adults gain valuable skills and workforce experience that will carry over into the classroom and in other areas of their lives. This investment is helping to build the future workforce of our state and providing new opportunity to young New Yorkers from disadvantaged households."
Young people living outside the five-county New York City region and interested in participating should contact their local department of social services. The program application period in New York City has closed. Funding available this year includes:
County Funding
| Albany | $661,304 |
| Allegany | $192,556 |
| Broome | $536,718 |
| Cattaraugus | $273,371 |
| Cayuga | $194,209 |
| Chautauqua | $417,968 |
| Chemung | $217,780 |
| Chenango | $146,216 |
| Clinton | $214,206 |
| Columbia | $112,518 |
| Cortland | $151,263 |
| Delaware | $124,708 |
| Dutchess | $535,230 |
| Erie | $2,142,029 |
| Essex | $79,874 |
| Franklin | $159,821 |
| Fulton | $144,316 |
| Genesee | $118,901 |
| Greene | $117,722 |
| Hamilton | $12,079 |
| Herkimer | $167,426 |
| Jefferson | $311,645 |
| Lewis | $81,586 |
| Livingston | $172,409 |
| Madison | $184,409 |
| Monroe | $1,806,333 |
| Montgomery | $142,084 |
| Nassau | $1,497,803 |
| Niagara | $475,228 |
| NYC | $24,454,907 |
| Oneida | $601,373 |
| Onondaga | $1,153,959 |
| Ontario | $213,855 |
| Orange | $841,523 |
| Orleans | $113,968 |
| Oswego | $397,759 |
| Otsego | $196,140 |
| Putnam | $91,897 |
| Rensselaer | $334,779 |
| Rockland | $745,802 |
| Saratoga | $278,303 |
| Schenectady | $304,720 |
| Schoharie | $86,991 |
| Schuyler | $48,871 |
| Seneca | $104,889 |
| St Lawrence | $425,199 |
| Steuben | $263,573 |
| Suffolk | $1,906,794 |
| Sullivan | $197,083 |
| Tioga | $120,623 |
| Tompkins | $402,199 |
| Ulster | $353,105 |
| Warren | $113,513 |
| Washington | $144,977 |
| Wayne | $204,860 |
| Westchester | $1,425,549 |
| Wyoming | $108,054 |
| Yates | $73,023 |
| Total | $47,100,000 |
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