HIRE LA's Youth Program Overview
HIRE LA's Youth Program aims to introduce and prepare young individuals for the world of work, helping them identify career interests and develop essential work habits and skills. The program also provides supplemental income to families in need. Since its inception in 2005, over 95,000 youth have participated in this initiative, which offers various types of worksites and follows specific eligibility criteria to benefit the youth in the City of Los Angeles.
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HIRE LAs Youth Program Overview
About HIRE LA Goals Introduce and prepare youth to the world of work Identify career interests and acquire good work habits and skills Provide supplemental income to families
Program History City of Los Angeles has operated summer jobs for over 30 years Federal support for SYEP fell from $21 million in 1999 to $0 in 2000 HIRE LA s Youth was launched in 2005 Since 2005 over 95,000 youth have participated
Program Eligibility 14-24 years old A resident of the City of Los Angeles low-moderate income Right to work in U.S. If a minor - valid work permit If male 18 yrs+ - Selective Service Registration
Types of Worksites Day Care/Day Camps Educational Services Community/Social Services Government Agencies Healthcare/Medical Financial Services Retail Local Colleges & Universities
Resource Allocation Resources allocated according to the % of youth in poverty by City Planning Area (ACS Data 2012) Central = 18% South = 34% East = 13% North Valley = 14% South Valley = 12% Harbor = 5% West = 4%
County LACYJ PY 15-16 April June 2016 202 Foster Youth jobs 662 CalWORKs youth 240 Net County Cost (NCC) low income youth 1,104 - Total
LA County Youth Jobs Program (LACYJ) Eligibility Documentation Foster Youth Foster youth status DCFS Verification Court Documentation Other forms of valid documentation must have prior approval from DCSS Birth Certificate Hospital Record of Birth Valid Driver s License Government Issued I.D Card US Passport /Passport Card Official School records or I.D. Ages 14-21 US Work Authorization I-9 Documents School issued; must be on file before beginning PET or work experience Work Permit if under 18 years
LACYJ April June 2016 Allocation South 69 Valley 25) 53 (North 28, South Central 36 East 26 Harbor 10 West 8
How to Apply Current program: recruitment by program operators, referrals from FYAP, OYC, et al Summer: on-line registration system; tentatively scheduled to be activated in May 2016 www.hirelayouth.org Enter FYAP in last blank field Only need to apply once
Thank You! City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department
