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PROGRAM
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YOUTH WORK SKILLS (YWS)
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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, basic skills instruction,
GED preparation, counseling, life skills, occupational skills training,
leadership development, assessments and stipends
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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, public/private
partnerships, unions, and workforce investment 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 provides services and activities to
out-of-school youth ages 18-19 with a 5th grade or below reading level
to enhance employability.
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PROGRAM DATA
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FISCAL YEAR:
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1996
(1996-97)
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1997
(1997-98)
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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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APPROPRIATIONS($)*:
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1,008,360
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1,008,360
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980,360
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980,360
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1,006,484
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NUMBER ENROLLED:
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164
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164
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154
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187
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OUTCOME DATA:
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42% met education objectives;
62% secured unsubsidized employment or vocational training
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75% met education objectives;
83% secured unsubsidized employment or vocational training
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9% obtained GED; 5% returned to school;
50% secured unsubsidized employment or vocational training
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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.
Administration is funded through the Interest and Penalty 482
Fund/State Operations.
** Not available at this time; second cycle outcomes are
pending.
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