Employers & Young Job Seekers...
Y.E.S. program offers PAID summer employment opportunities for young adults
Man-Tra-Con will administer the Illinois Youth Employment for the Summer (Y.E.S.) program for Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) 25, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The Y.E.S. program, initiated by Governor Pat Quinn, provides temporary full-time work for eligible young adults through state funds and federal stimulus dollars. Participants will work between 30 and 32 hours per week. The program began in LWIA 25 on July 6, 2010, and will end on September 30, 2010. All youth participants must be placed before September 1, 2010.
Opportunities for Employers
Through the Y.E.S. program, Man-Tra-Con will:
- pay wages
- pay workers comp and Social Security
- recruit workers
- maintain payroll
Download a PDF file of the Y.E.S. program flyer for Employers. (2mb)
Interested in becoming a worksite?
Apply now!
In Jackson & Perry Counties:
Contact Rosie Robinson at 618-998-0970, ext. 224.
In Williamson, Jefferson & Franklin Counties:
Contact Roxanne Brewer-Coffey at 618-998-0970, ext. 271.
Benefits for Young Adults
By participating in the Y.E.S. program, young adults will have access to:
- Full-time work
- Connections with employers looking for skilled workers
- Additional career experience and job skills
To participate in the program, youth must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- 16-24 years old, and be a
- parent of a minor child, or
- non-custodial parent of a minor child, or
- living with a parent or caretaker guardian, and
- Illinois resident authorized to work in the U.S., and
- household income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
Download a PDF file of the Y.E.S. program flyer for Job Seekers. (2mb)
Interested? Apply Now!
Youth aged 16-17:
Contact Melissa Cauthen at 618-998-0970, ext. 212
Youth aged 18-24:
Contact Stephanie Castellano at 618-998-0970, ext. 288.
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