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PROGRAM
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ANOTHER CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR EDUCATION, VOCATION OR EMPLOYMENT (ACHIEVE)
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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, job search, counseling, stipend, high school equivalency
preparation, occupational skills training, life skills, instruction, leadership development and
assessment
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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, unions, public/private partnerships, and service delivery 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 expands career awareness and assists placement of 16-21 year-old
economically disadvantaged youth into jobs, preference to 18-19 year olds. ACHIEVE is included in
Youth Education, Employment and Training Program (YEETP).
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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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1,976,040
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1,976,040
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2,245,862
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2,004,987
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2,004,987
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NUMBER ENROLLED:
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527
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563
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545
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529
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512
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OUTCOME DATA:
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34% obtained a GED; 75% secured unsubsidized jobs or enrolled in vocational training
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3.2 grade level gain in reading and math, 75% non- educational objectives. 73% secured unsubsidized
employment and/or entered vocational training
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527
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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.
** Not available.
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