New York – More than 54,000 New York City youths landed summer jobs through the Summer Youth Employment Program this year.
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Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Bill Chong tells the Daily News (http://nydn.us/1fQR3ol ) it’s the highest number in the program’s 50-year history.
Last year, 47,000 young people ages 14-24 found paid summer jobs lasting up to six weeks through the program.
Chong attributed the rise to an additional $12 million in city funds to the program, for a total of nearly $79 million.
The program received more than 130,000 applicants this year. Participants were selected through a lottery system.
The program ended earlier this month.
And how many of those 54.000 kids worked on those jobs. What a scam. Stupid government
What if boys worked next to girls? This would be a disaster for us!