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 start on May 4th. Youth that are interested should plan on attending one of the sessions.
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
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
Eligibility for the Summer Youth Employment Program is based on household size and income as shown in the following chart.
| Family Size | Monthly Income | Annual Income |
| 1 | $2,608 | $31,300 |
| 2 | $3,525 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $4,442 | $53,300 |
| 4 | $5,358 | $64,300 |
| 5 | $6,275 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $7,192 | $86,300 |
| 7 | $8,108 | $97,300 |
| 8 | $9,025 | $108,300 |