What is the Summer Youth Employment Program and How do I apply?
The Summer Youth Employment Program is a TANF funded program that provides area youth ages 16-19 with summer work experiences through subsidized placements in the private and government sectors. To be eligible for the program you must turn age 16 by April 27, 2012. You must also fall under income guidelines.
To apply, please complete an Application
All completed applications must be returned to Trott Access Center, 1001 Eleventh St., Niagara Falls, NY 14301 with the following documents by April 27, 2012 to be considered for the program. Applications can be mailed or returned in person Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
- Social Security Card (copy)
- Birth Certificate (copy)
- Recent Report Card
- Proof of address if different from address listed on report card
- Photo ID (copy)
- Original Working Papers for youth 16-17 years of age (Green Card). Working paper applications can be obtained at your school and must be submitted through your school guidance counselor. They will provide you with the Working Paper (Green Card)
- Males who are 18 years of age of older must present evidence that they have registered for Selective Service in compliance with Section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act.
- If you are under 18 your parent or guardian must sign the application
- If you are in school a school official must complete the bottom portion of the application.
Depending on your situation proof of income and additional documents may be requested so it is in your best interest to apply early.
I'm still not sure what the Summer Youth Employment Program can do for ME?
We asked young people from the Summer Youth Program 2011 how they benefited from participating in the program and here's what some of them said:
- It helped to motivate me to work and get my own money
- It helped me learn new skills and was a good experience
- Everything about this program helped. I believe it will help me to get a regular job
- I was able to buy things that I needed.
- Taught me how the work place was and prepared me for my future career
- I had the benefit to learn about the children I worked with. The different home life of each one and their life style. I learned how to work with children of different age groups, I plan to become a teacher.
- It scheduled my summer and gave me job experience. I learned work ethic & how to work with people
- It helped me with my social skills. Working in the nursing home helped me understand about the elderly needs.
- It gave me an experience of what a real full time job is like. How to be responsible, be on time and get along with people you may not like.