Assemblymember Brindisi Announces Summer Jobs Program Will Provide Nearly 500 Jobs for Mohawk Valley Teens

May 20, 2013

Assemblymember Anthony J. Brindisi (D-Utica) announced the continuation of a program that helped nearly 500 teens in Oneida and Herkimer counties find summer jobs last year.

The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has distributed $25 million to all the counties to help young adults enter the workforce and gain the skills needed to achieve higher levels of success in school, as well as future career paths.

Through the Summer Youth Employment Program, Oneida County will receive $279,133 and Herkimer County will receive $87,667 to provide job opportunities to teens looking for work as the summer season kicks off.ⁱ The program helped 395 teens in Oneida County and 87 teens in Herkimer County find work last summer.

Funding from this program can be used to subsidize wages, support education and training activities, as well as counseling and employment-related services, like transportation to and from work or training.

“I was pleased that this funding was included in this year’s state budget because the benefits of this program are two-fold; it provides teens and young adults a productive way to spend their summer and provides them with valuable work experiences that will benefit them for years to come.” Assemblymember Brindisi said.

To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 14 to 20. Additionally, only those teens whose families receive public assistance, or have a total annual income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or $38,180 for a family of three, are eligible to apply. Youth interested in participating can contact Assemblymember Brindisi’s Office at 732-1055.

i. www.governor.ny.gov/press/05142013summer-jobs-program-will-put-teens-to-work

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