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SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM -
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Summer jobs through the 2009 ARRA are for:
- youth and young adults ages 14 through 24, with
- household income approximately at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Regional Workforce Development Boards will administer the funds and contract out to community based agencies to employ the youth. Apply as soon as possible; the need for jobs will probably exceed the number of openings!
Regional Program Information
EAST
- Managing agency: EASTERN CONN. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
- Phone number: (860)859-4100
- Deadline to apply: May 1
- How to get an application: Pick up applications at high schools or at CT WORKS centers in Danielson, New London, Norwich or Willimantic or go to http://www.ewib.org/ and click on “Summer Youth Program.”
NORTH CENTRAL
SOUTH CENTRAL
- Managing agency: WORKFORCE ALLIANCE
- Phone number: (203)867-4030 ext. 210
- Deadline to apply: Varies by application site. Call for information.
- How to get an application: Pick up applications at high schools or at various community sites. For list of community sites, call Workforce Alliance or visit their website: http://www.workforcealliance.biz
SOUTHWEST
NORTHWEST
- Managing agency: NORTHWEST REGIONAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
- Phone number: (203)574-6971
- Deadline to apply: May 29
- How to get an application: Pick up applications at CT WORKS centers in Danbury, Torrington or Waterbury or check with high schools to see if they have applications.
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PREPARED BY: 211/cdd
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: April2009
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