what businesses need to know about becoming work sites for the summer youth employment program

What Businesses Need to Know About Becoming Work Sites for the Summer Youth Employment

Program

What Is the Summer Youth Employment Program?

The Summer Youth

Employment

Program provides

training and work

experience for low

income youth ages

14-20 helping

them to attain the

skills, training and

attitudes needed to

succeed in the

work place.

Why should your business become a work site for the Summer Youth Employment Program?

There is no financial cost – wages are paid by the Office of Employment and Training through a grant.

You will be helping to develop a well-trained work force.

You may find a terrific permanent employee.

Our Employment Counselors will visit your work site and provide support.

You’ll be helping young people develop skills and gain experience that will make it easier for them to find employment in the future.

What responsibilities do employers in the program have?

Employers must provide consistent, quality supervision of youth at all times.

Provide a safe working environment and mentoring.

Provide an orientation to the work site.

Clearly explain expectations and provide the support to help the youth meet your expectations.

Provide clear feedback about workers’ performance.

What support does the Office of Employment and Training provide for employers?

Orientation of youth to the world of work.

Screening and placement of youth at work sites.

Employment counselors are assigned to each youth and will make frequent visits to work sites to provide support.

What kinds of work sites are we looking for?

We are looking for a variety of work sites to accommodate the varied interests and skills of the youth who participate in the program.

Our work sites in the past have included clerical settings in schools and businesses . . .

. . . farms . . .

. . . various YMCA programs . . .

. . . construction and maintenance . . .

. . . tourist attractions . . .

. . . and day camps, among many others . . .

Go to www.ulsterworks.com for more information and an application

Contact the Office of Employment and Training in Kingston at 845-340-3170

E mail the Office of Employment and Training at oet@co.ulster.ny.us

How can your business or organization become a work site for the program?