Youth Employment Program (YEP)

Evidence Step: Strong Evidence Strong Evidence Two or more rigorous evaluations support the program model.
Department: Labor and Workforce Development
Priority Area: Workforce Development and Employment

Program Description

Enables young people to explore career options while growing personally and professionally. Participants must be ages 14-24 and priority is given to low-income youths and those in foster care. A grant to participating employers covers the cost of wages or wage reimbursement and youths can earn up to $4,000 through the program and may have the opportunity to receive continued or full-time employment.

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Details

Program Demographic: Adults, Adolescents / Young Adults
Delivery Setting: Workplace
Current Participants: 2,260

Research

YEP differs from the evidence in that it is a year-round program rather than confined to summer. Because the fundamental model for both iterations is the same, the OEI team feels comfortable using this evidence as support.
Summer youth employment programs