Hire A Youth This Summer! The Youth Employment Fund: 2015 This fund, established in 2005, provides an incentive for employers to hire young people who are not eligible for subsidized job programs such as WIA (Workforce Investment Act) or YouthWorks. Private individuals and businesses contribute to the fund. The fund matches half of the youth’s wages and provides recruitment support through the Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board. Your contribution is highly valued in our efforts to develop the youth workforce. Have Questions? Contact Us! Donna DuSell Youth Pathways Coordinator 413-774-4361 x363 [email protected] www.FHYouth.org Youth Employment Fund Information for Employers Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board Did you Know? Summer 2015 Goals: Ten jobs for youth aged 14-18 In 1980, 57% of teens aged 15-19 were employed in some capacity during the summer or school year. By the year 2000, that number had dropped to about 50%. As of today, that figure has been halved, with only 25% of young people able to find jobs. Placements to last seven or eight weeks 15-20 Hours per-week $9.00—$10.00 per-hour $650.00 maximum benefit per youth, with $650.00 employer match. Learn More About the Program: 1. We (FHREB) work with you to determine the goals of the experience and create a job posting to be shared with local schools, organizations, and websites to recruit potential employees 2. Compile and review applications, selecting the strongest potential youth 3. Schedule interviews at your convenience 4. Inform youth regarding your decision. Upon selection the Counselor will: 1. Obtain all necessary paperwork from employee: work permit (if under 18), completed I-9 form, completed W-4 form Employed teens are significantly less likely to drink alcohol, do drugs, damage property, and engage in violent behavior than their unemployed peers One unemployed 18- to 24-year-old will cost the federal and respective state government over $4,100 annually in forgone tax revenue and benefits received. 2. Meet with the youth to go over the payroll process, provide time sheets, review goals and create a work based learning plan 3. Plan a procedure for obtaining timesheets and disbursing pay checks 4. Check in with you bi-weekly to ensure support 5. Conduct exit interviews with you and the youth