2025 Summer Youth Employment Program

ID: 2118223 • State: New York

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Description

BACKGROUND

The Tompkins County Workforce Development department has administered successful state-funded Summer Youth Employment Programs for many years. It is anticipated that in 2025 the New York State budget will include an allocation of funds for a state funded Summer Youth Employment Program. Therefore, Tompkins County Workforce Development anticipates awarding approximately $350,000 in total funds, which may be split among two or more providers at the sole discretion of the Tompkins County Workforce Development department. Funding is anticipated for allowable SYEP expenditures made from May 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE:

Tompkins County Workforce Development is proceeding with this request for proposals with the understanding that New York State may or may not appropriate funds for this program. Although significant changes are not anticipated, the conditions and standards applied to the potential appropriation have not been established and may impact the design and implementation of the local program. Tompkins County Workforce Development may modify or refuse to make awards based on the availability of funds.

PURPOSE OF REQUEST

To prepare for this summer employment program, Tompkins County Workforce Development is soliciting proposals for summer youth employment programs to serve youth between the ages of 14-20 years old, living in families who receive TANF benefits or in families who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Proposals are encouraged from for-profit, not-for-profit organizations, educational entities, and local governments.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No

Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%

Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0%

Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%

Due date:02/27/2025 2:00 PM

Last day for questions 02/20/2025 5:00 PM

Contract term: May 1 September 30, 2025

County(ies): Tompkins

Location: Tompkins County, NY

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Background
The Tompkins County Workforce Development department has a history of administering successful state-funded Summer Youth Employment Programs. In 2025, it is expected that the New York State budget will allocate funds for this program, with Tompkins County Workforce Development anticipating to award approximately $350,000 in total funds. This funding may be divided among two or more providers at the discretion of the department.

The program aims to serve youth aged 14-20 from families receiving TANF benefits or those at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

Work Details
The program will provide summer employment opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth, focusing on various objectives: offering first-time work experiences, training in labor market skills, exposing youth to career opportunities, and reinforcing academic skills related to employment. The program must include a combination of paid work experience and academic enrichment, with financial literacy as a required component.

Youth will work between 20-30 hours per week, not exceeding 35 hours. All participants must be paid at least the New York State minimum wage of $15.50 per hour starting January 1, 2025. At least 65% of the overall budget must be allocated to participant costs including wages and related expenses.

Period of Performance
The contract period is from May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

Place of Performance
The program will be conducted in Tompkins County, NY.

Overview

Agency

Tompkins County [NY]

Opportunity Type

General

Opportunity ID

2118223

Response Deadline

Feb. 27, 2025 Past Due

Date Posted

Jan. 29, 2025

Est. Value Range

Experimental

$350,000 (Agency Estimate)

Agency Distribution

High

Source

Open

Source Notes

Must be signed in to the New York Contract Reporter to view the opportunity.

On 1/29/25 Tompkins County in New York issued General 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program with ID 2118223 due 2/27/25.

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Classifications

Opportunity Classification

Miscellaneous - Consulting & Other Services

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

PSC

R431 - Support- Professional: Human Resources
R422 - Support- Professional: Market Research/Public Opinion
R408 - Support- Professional: Program Management/Support