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Community Board 2 members, parents and Council member press for reinstatement or redesign of NYC Summer Youth Employment Program
Summary
Community Board 2 members, parents and youth advocates pressed for restoration or redesign of New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program after the city cut the $124 million program, saying alternatives should include remote internships, certification tracks and safe on‑site placements where possible.
Community Board 2’s Schools & Education Committee discussed the city’s recent decision to cut the Summer Youth Employment Program and urged elected officials and the Department of Youth and Community Development to restore or redesign the program so young people can receive paid summer work or training.
Janine (committee organizer) told the meeting that New York City had cut a $124,000,000 program earlier in the month. The program historically ran six weeks and employed roughly 75,000 young people ages 14 to 24. Committee members, nonprofit providers and parents said the cut disproportionately affects underrepresented youth, including New York City Housing Authority residents, youth involved with criminal justice programs and young people in foster care.
Amy Brenna, who said she was working with partner organizations, said the immediate reason given for the cancellation was not…
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