A state program that provides employment opportunities during the summertime for youth. Eligibility is based on the household income for the youth’s family must be less than 200% of poverty. Usually, the duration of the program is 6-8 weeks. In addition to the youth being exposed to work, each youth receives an educational component which includes financial literacy. For employment opportunities, the youth may be placed with a not-for-profit organization, a governmental entity or in private business.

Outreach times and locations for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program are set and begin on May 4th. Youth that are interest should plan on attending one of the sessions. All sessions are from 2:30-4:30pm.

This program is for income-eligible youth age 14 through 20.  If interested in applying, please bring the necessary paperwork to the nearest or most convenient site in your area.  If you are under 18, please have your parent or legal guardian accompany you, if possible.

The following documentation will be needed:

• Birth Certificate
• WORK PERMIT (if under 18)
• Social Security Card
• Photo ID and/or report card

All sessions are from 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Olean Area

One Stop Career Center, 175 North Union Street, Olean

• Monday         5/11/2026
• Thursday         5/14/2026
• Monday         5/18/2026
• Friday             5/22/2026
• Thursday        5/28/2026
• Tuesday         6/2/2026

Great Valley Area

Great Valley Town Hall, 4808 Route 219 Great Valley

• Wednesday         5/6/2026

Little Valley Area

Little Valley Library, 110 Rock City, Little Valley

• Friday           5/15/2026

Franklinville Area

Blount Library, 5 N. Main St., Franklinville

• Thursday         5/7/2026
• Thursday        5/21/2026

Salamanca Area

Salamanca Public Library, 155 Wildwood Ave, Salamanca

• Tuesday         5/5/2026
• Tuesday         5/12/2026
• Tuesday          5/19/2026
• Tuesday          5/26/2026 

Randolph Area

Randolph Free Library, 26 Jamestown St., Randolph

• Monday         5/4/2026

Cattaraugus Area

Cattaraugus Free Library, 21 N. Main St., Cattaraugus

• Friday             5/29/2026

Employers

If you are an employer in Cattaraugus County and would like to give some of our youth experience, please contact Molly Marsh, Summer Youth Chief Examiner, at 716-373-8065.