Services for Youth

The Workforce Partnership is the recipient of federal funding to provide employment and training services to disadvantaged youth 14-24 years of age. The program services both youth that are in and out of School.

In-School Youth (ages 14-21)

In cooperation with several local agencies the program promotes the attainment of pre-employment skills, encourages responsibility and positive social behavior, provides paid work experience within the community, and summer employment opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Attending a school as defined by State law Low income plus one or more of the following:
    • Pregnant or parenting
    • With a disability (the youth’s own income rather than his/her family’s income can be used for low income)
    • Involved in any stage of the foster care system
    • Justice-involved
    • Homeless or a runaway
    • Low income
    • Basic skills deficient English language learner

Out-of-School Youth (ages 16-24)

The goal of this program is to assist eligible youth to become employed. We provide assistance with General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation, entry into vocational training, or entry into post-secondary school. High School graduates and dropouts may acquire workplace skills through paid internships in both the public and private sector. High School dropouts seeking a GED and employment can work individually or in small groups on GED preparation and business skills. Job placement assistance and additional services are available.

Eligibility Requirements (one or more):

  • Not attending any school as defined by State law Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • High school dropout
  • Pregnant or parenting
  • With a disability
  • Justice-involved
  • Homeless or a runaway
  • Involved in any stage of the foster care system
  • Low-income and is a recipient of a high school diploma or its equivalent, and is basic skills deficient
  • Low-income and is a recipient of a high school diploma or its equivalent, and is an
  • English language learner

For more information please contact:

Phil Fortuna 516- 797-4583 e-mail:  pfortuna@oysterbay-ny.gov