New Rochelle youth are encouraged to apply for summer positions through the following New Rochelle Youth Bureau’s Summer Employment Programs:
Network Youth Leadership Program: This program attempts to provide youth (contingent upon funding), ages 14 years to 17 years, with job readiness skills training and actual work experience. The program operates for six (6) weeks during July and August. Stipend payments in the amount of $145.00 per week are based on twenty (20) hours a week program participation. Fifty-five percent (55%) of program participants must meet income eligibility guidelines (45% of the program participants are not required to meet any income guidelines). Only one child per family household will be considered.
TANF Summer Youth Employment Program: It is the intention of the Youth Bureau to establish the TANF Summer Youth Employment Program (contingent upon funding). This program is supported by the Westchester/Putnam Local Workforce Investment Board. The program will employ income eligible 14 years to 18 years current high school students (as of 9/12/12). The program will operate for six (6) weeks. Rate of pay is $7.25 per hour, 5 hours per day. All youth must meet TANF income guidelines. Only one child per family household will be considered.
UPDATE: County Legislator Jim Maisano asks us to let readers know the County is conducting its process for the “Westchester County Summer Hire Program” for positions within the Parks Department and Playland.
Westchester County Summer Employment Application is posted online, can be found at the link below and should be completed and submitted ASAP:
Jim wants residents to contact his office with any questions and let him know if a family member is applying.