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PLCCA asks District 209 to recruit students for two paid IYIP cohorts, offers reimbursement process
Summary
PLCCA representatives told the board they have state funding for two Illinois Youth Investment Program cohorts—May 18–June 30 and July 1–August—seeking district recruitment for up to 25 students per cohort, pay at $15.80–$17/hour, a $250 onboarding stipend, and a monthly reimbursement workflow.
PLCCA senior director Lonnie Swilling and Herbert House, PLCCA’s director of funding and training, asked the Proviso Township HSD 209 board on April 14 to partner on the Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP) to employ district students this summer.
Swilling said the organization secured delayed state funding and can run two cohorts: a six‑week first cohort from May 18 to June 30 and a second cohort from July 1 through August. Each cohort would hire up to 25 students, with a maximum of roughly 25 hours per week and competitive pay in the range of $15.80 to $17 an hour. PLCCA will provide onboarding, job readiness training, counseling and resume support and offers a $250 incentive for students who complete orientation.
“Students will receive work readiness training, case management and paid entry‑level work experience,” Herbert House told the board. PLCCA asked the district to provide job descriptions and recruit students; the district would submit monthly invoices to PLCCA by the 5th to support state reimbursement (PLCCA said it submits to the state by the 10th and typically receives funds by the 15th of the following month before reimbursing the district).
Board members asked what kinds of tasks students would perform; PLCCA said placements vary by building and principal, often clerical and office skills, and that the district has previously staffed and supervised assignments. Swilling asked the board to designate a contact and a district finance representative to join a reconciliation Zoom so monthly reimbursements can be processed smoothly.
The board did not vote on this item at the meeting; PLCCA indicated it can begin onboarding once recruitment and finance contacts are established.
