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Ulster County approves multiple United Way contract amendments funding youth employment programs
Summary
The committee approved three contract amendments with United Way of Ulster County to support year-round and summer payroll services for youth employment programs, and members asked for details on program size, worksites and placement rules. Staff said the year-round program serves about 167 young people and that worksites must host at least two youth and provide onsite supervision and mentoring.
The Ulster County Legislature committee on March 10 approved a series of contract amendments with United Way of Ulster County designed to extend and increase payroll services for county youth employment programs.
The committee unanimously adopted Resolution 123, which authorizes a $100,000 amendment to continue year-round youth payroll services through June 30, 2027. During discussion a committee member asked how many youth the program serves; Sharon from the county Office of Employment and Training said the year-round program is serving about 167 young people based on 2025 figures and that a new cohort is currently…
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