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Provides GED classes and paid work experience for youth ages 14-21.

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.

Provides a school-based program aimed at assisting youth, ages 14-17, to complete the National Work Readiness Credential and participate in an eight week paid internship. Offers workshops geared toward wellness, work readiness and employment seeking strategies. Program held at South Country, Wyandanch, Brentwood, Central Islip School Districts high schools. After school, hours vary by district. Call for more information.

A no cost education and career technical training program administered by the US Department of Labor to help young adults ages 16 to 24 gain skills necessary for adequate employment. GED programs and career training available.

The focus of the OneWorkSource Youth Program is to engage 16-24 year old participants, who qualify for the Youth Program, in a variety of educational enrichment activities that will enable them to make better educational and occupational decisions and help prepare them for the workforce.

Provides employment related services to Suffolk County Youth. Offers youth career counseling, resume preparation, computer labs, job listings, vocational training, video library, phones/fax for job search and career exploration via Career Zone and Choices, as well as access to the Community Resource Database of Long Island. Offers the In-School Youth Experience Program; a federally funded, school-based program for economically disadvantaged and/or at risk youth age 14-21. In close cooperation with several Suffolk County school districts, the program promotes good work habits and workplace skills aimed toward a future of success in the workforce. Also offers the Out-of-School Youth Work Experience Program; a federally funded program for economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 who are high school dropouts wanting to complete their high school education or graduates who are seeking to develop good work habits and employment skills in preparation for successful competition in the labor market and full-time employment. In addition, Summer Youth Employment Program. The Summer program is designed to provide first-time work experience opportunities to economically disadvantaged youth. Call or email the Youth Career Center.

Provides an employment program designed to give teenagers a hands on career experience in gardening, nutrition and and environmental education-based curriculum.

Works to provide youth with a voice in local government; expand prevention, intervention, and counseling services for youth; provide youth workforce development and opportunities through creative partnerships; and serve at-risk youth through the Youth Counseling Program, Anti-Crime Program, and Code of Conduct Program. Also facilitates the Mayor's Summer reading Challenge and Summer Youth Employment program.

Provides assistance with enrolling in TASC, paid work experience. Specific program opportunities vary but work experiences are usually 25 hours or less per week. Some programming includes a classroom component. Job placement assistance provided.

A year round service that works as a liaison between Amherst residents who need assistance with extra jobs in or around their home and Amherst youth ages 12-20 who are interested in working with these residents. Teens fill out an application indicating what kind of work they are willing to do. Residents call to make a request for assistance, detailing the kind of work they need done. A teen participant is then contacted about the job possibility and given the details of the job and the contact information for the resident. The teen contacts the resident to discuss the date/time of the job duties, date/time of the job, and pay. Due to safety concerns, requests for work involving climbing ladders, roof work, carrying heavy/large objects up or down stairs, or anything that would require driving are not honored. Work opportunities available include: raking, shoveling, mowing, weeding, gardening, tutoring, putting away shopping, errand running, pet care, child care, assisting elderly/disabled, computer tutoring, basement/garage cleaning, help with parties, and light housework.

Assist youth in finding job placements for the Summer Season.

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

Phase One - youth employment training's and mock interview session - stipend provided for attendance: ages 14-30 - Call for class timesPhase Two - 6 week MOS training - weekly stipend provided: ages 17-30 -Call for class times and location

* Youth education or career services for ages 18 to 24. Exploring career options. Preparing for TASC, college or occupational training. Preparing your resume, practicing interview skills, and searching for jobs. Paid work experience. Transportation assistance. Managing money.

This program provides training and support to students with developmental disabilities. Offers different levels of education programs with varying degrees of support to help students develop the skills they will need to live, learn and earn within the community. Programs also include transition support, job placement, life skills, transportation, etc.

Offers workforce and Career Development Skills Training, for the underprivileged youth ages 16-24 years old, orphans and individuals coming out of the judicial system. Focusing on professional, personal and leadership development-drug free workplace; financial literacy. The participants will have the capacity to gain competitive employment, post-secondary education and vocational enrollment, entrepreneur knowledge, armed forces entry. Teaching the participants to take responsibility for choices made in all aspects of their lives- manifesting accountability, self-determination and other positive behaviors; furthering opportunities for economic empowerment, educational experience and personal growth.

Program works with out of school youth ages 16-24 from low-income families. Offers HSE prep, job training, counseling and leadership development. Students build affordable housing. Participants spend 6 to 12 months in the program and split time between the construction projects and GED preparation. Application is required.

ACCES-VR helps to ensure that all youth with disabilities are prepared for employment, post-secondary education and community living when they leave school.