Stimulus Money for Summer work experience for persons who are
Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 14 through 24!
The Texas Workforce Commission is encouraging Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students and young person to take advantage of this part-time
or full-time summer work opportunity (further explained in attachments
1 and 2) by visiting their local TWC office (see below local
contacts.) TWC said they would find the support services necessary
(i.e. interpreters, job coaches, etc.) to accommodate students who are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The monies must be spent by end of September
09 so this is an opportunity that can’t be missed!
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Youth ages 14 through 24 may be served through the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).
Summer employment activities are a major component for serving youth
under the Recovery Act.
Summer employment activities occur between May 1 and September 30,
2009.
Summer employment includes activities such as:
* Work Experience
* Day Camps with academic instruction and career awareness activities
* Work simulation and career orientation activities
* Classroom training
* Internships
Summer employment activities may be paid or unpaid. The duration of
the activity may vary by workforce area. Youth must meet Workforce
Investment Act eligibility criteria to participate in the program.For
more information about summer youth employment activities in your
area, contact your Local Workforce Development Board.
Summer Youth WIA – ARRA Funding
FAQ
1. Is this a new program or just more money into an existing summer
jobs program?
Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will
be used to greatly expand existing summer youth job programs and
create new summer youth employment and training programs throughout
the 28 local workforce development board areas in Texas.
2. Who hires the kids? Government or private employers?
Youth summer employers may be private for-profit, private nonprofit,
or public sector employers. In most areas, for most age groups, a
combination of all three are being utilized.
3. What kind of jobs, at what kind of wages?
A large variety of employers, worksites and jobs are possible,
although per federal restrictions, youth may not work in any gambling
establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool. Various
criteria are established for employer selection based on their
commitment to help youth receive the experience and training needed to
meet the work readiness goals for summer youth participants. Youth
employment opportunities can include jobs in high-demand industries
such as renewable energy or health care. Summer employment
opportunities that link work experience to training, specifically
training that results in an employment credential, are encouraged.
Work experience may be paid or unpaid. If paid employees, youth must
be paid at least the federal minimum wage. Board staff will assess the
needs of each summer youth participant and make recommendations that
may include apprenticeship or classroom training, work experience or a
combination of both.
4. Does each region customize its program? Or is it the same
statewide?
Local service delivery is the model of Texas Workforce Solutions,
which includes the Texas Workforce Commission and 28 local workforce
boards that serve employers and jobseekers throughout the Texas. Most
services are provided at the local level and are based on the needs of
each community. However, workforce boards strive to collaborate and
share resources whenever possible by replicating innovative programs.
5. How many jobs will be created in the summer youth program?
Based on implementation projections, the Commission has set a summer
youth employment target of 14,420 employed.
6. What’s the duration of employment?
The ARRA-funded Summer Youth programs are from May 1, 2009 through
September 30, 2009
7. Who do they see about a job?
Anyone interested in participating in the Summer Youth Employment
program should contact their local workforce board. They may go to
www.texasworkforce.org for information on their local workforce center
or to find the workforce board in their area.
8. What are the age limits for job applicants?
Participants must be between the ages of 14 and 24.
9. WIA Youth Eligibility
To be eligible, youth must meet A, B, C, and D.
A. Basic eligibility – U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United
States;
Registered for Selective Service if male 18+ years
B. Be between ages 14 and 24
C. Low-income eligibility as defined in the WIA Eligibility
Guidelines Glossary Desk Reference
D. Be in one or more of the following categories:
Deficient in Basic Literacy Skills;
School Dropout (youth who are home-schooled are not dropouts)
Homeless, Runaway, or Foster Youth;
Pregnant or Parenting;
Offender; or
In need of additional assistance to complete an educational program,
or to secure and hold employment (as defined by Board policy).
10. Was the federal money divided between the regions based on
unemployment rates?
Yes, in part. The formula allocations follow a federally set standard
formula for allocations which incorporate unemployment indicators.
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