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PROGRAM
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) -
YOUTH PROGRAM (excluding Statewide Activities)
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
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POPULATION SERVED:
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In-school and out-of-school low-income youth with
barriers to employment (up to 5 percent of the youth serviced do not
have to meet the income eligibility requirements)
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SERVICES PROVIDED:
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Ten required program elements, including academic,
occupational skills training, employment opportunities and
supportive services must be made available to youth participants
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY:
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Department of Labor
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ELIGIBLE SERVICE PROVIDERS:
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The 33 Workforce Investment Act Local Areas in New York
State, who, in most instances, must subcontract to providers of
employment and training services.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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Federal
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AUTHORIZATION:
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Federal Statute: Workforce Investment Act of 1998,
Public Law 105-220
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DESCRIPTION:
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Provides training and employment services to youth.
Funds are distributed by formula to the local areas.
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PROGRAM DATA
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FISCAL YEAR:
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1996
(1996-97)
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1997
(1997-98)
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1998
(1998-99)
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1999
(1999-00)
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2000
(2000-01)
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APPROPRIATIONS($):
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68,879,498
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NUMBER ENROLLED:
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OUTCOME DATA:
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CONTACT
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NAME/AGENCY:
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MARGARET M. MOREE, Department of Labor
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PHONE NUMBER:
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518-457-0380
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