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PROGRAM
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)
YOUTH PROGRAM (excluding Statewide Activities)
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
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POPULATION SERVED:
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In-school and out-of-school low-income youth with barriers to employment (up to 5 percent of the youth
serviced do not have to meet the income eligibility requirements)
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SERVICES PROVIDED:
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Ten required program elements, including academic, occupational skills training, employment opportunities
and supportive services must be made available to youth participants
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY:
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Department of Labor
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ELIGIBLE SERVICE PROVIDERS:
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The 33 Workforce Investment Act Local Areas in New York State, who, in most instances,
must subcontract to providers of employment and training services.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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Federal
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AUTHORIZATION:
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Federal Statute: Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220
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DESCRIPTION:
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Provides training and employment services to youth. Funds are distributed by formula to the local areas.
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PROGRAM DATA
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FISCAL YEAR:
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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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2001
(2001-02)
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2002
(2002-03)
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APPROPRIATIONS($):
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68,879,498
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74,021,430*
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66,626,791*
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NUMBER ENROLLED:
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20,024
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21,770
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OUTCOME DATA:
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14,534 exited; 928 entered employment; 766 retained employment; 14,810 attained skill; 251
attained diploma or equivalent
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4,011 exited; 817 entered employment; 1,128 retained employment; 12,763 attained skill; 490
attained diploma or equivalent.
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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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* Program year ends June 30, 2003.
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