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PROGRAM
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YOUTH WORK SKILLS (YWS)
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
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POPULATION SERVED:
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Out-of-school youth
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SERVICES PROVIDED:
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Work experience or internships, basic skills instruction, GED preparation, counseling, life skills,
occupational skills training, leadership development, assessment and stipends
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY:
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Department of Labor
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ELIGIBLE SERVICE PROVIDERS:
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Community-based organizations, public/private partnerships, unions and workforce investment areas
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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State
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AUTHORIZATION:
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State Budget/State Statute: Section 42 Labor Law
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DESCRIPTION:
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A 12-month program which provides services and activities to out-of-school youth ages 18-19 with a
5th grade or below reading level to enhance employability.
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PROGRAM DATA
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FISCAL YEAR:
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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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2001
(2001-02)
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2002
(2002-03)
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APPROPRIATIONS($):*
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980,360
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980,360
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1,006,484
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949,413
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949,413
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NUMBER ENROLLED:
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154
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187
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193
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195
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198
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OUTCOME DATA:
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9% obtained GED; 5% returned to school; 50% secured unsubsidized employment or vocational training
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2.9 grade level gain in reading 2.1 grade level gain in math 46% meet education objectives; 46% secured
unsubsidized employments and/or entered vocational training
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194
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Program cycle ends 08/31/03
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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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* The appropriation figure does not include administration or funds set aside for
training ($2,100). Administration is funded through the Interest and Penalty 482 Fund/State Operations.
** Data not available.
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