Six Weeks of Employment Experience for Teens

SWEET 2024

(Six Weeks of Employment Experience for Teens)
DSS/Employment and Assistance • 13 Durkee Street • Plattsburgh, NY 12903 • (518) 565-3299

SWEET is a six week employment-based program for youth. The 2023 program runs from July 15, 2024 through August 23, 2024. Participants will work up to 30 hours per week at local schools and businesses and earn $15.00 per hour.

*** There will be a limited number of interviews scheduled for this summer’s program. Not every student will call early enough for an interview. It is very important to call as soon as possible. Don’t Delay!

Eligibility Guidelines:

Resident of Clinton County
Age 14 – 20 (youth must be at least 14 on or before May 26, 2024)
Must meet income guidelines
Required to attend a two-day Orientation from July 5th, July 11th- July 12th

Income Eligibility 200% of Poverty:

Family Size	Total Income
2	40,880
3	51,640
4	62,400
5	73,160
6	83,920

Please Note:
In locations where there are many eligible SWEET candidates, the number of participating youth per family, and the number of years that a youth has participated in SWEET, may be considered when making final selections.

Application Instructions:

Call DSS Employment and Assistance Unit (518) 565-3299 (8am – 4pm) to set up your interview
- The available dates are shown below between 3:30 pm to 5:45 pm
- Interviews will last approximately 15 minutes each
Complete a TANF Application and the following online form
- Click here to open the TANF Application
- Download the application to your device
- Open the application saved to your device
- Fill out the application
- Save the completed application to your device
- Upload the completed TANF application below
Check your application for errors, missing information, or missing signatures
Apply for and obtain a Work Card from your school if you are younger than 18
If you are 18 or over bring in a picture ID like a permit, license, passport or school ID
Obtain a copy of your Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate or Alien Reg. Card
Obtain a copy of your signed Social Security card – cards must be signed.
Bring your completed application to the interview (with required signatures dated after May 10th). Don’t forget your Work Card, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate and Picture ID (if over 18)

Appointments will be scheduled on
May 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd
from 3:30 pm to 5:45 pm.
Call early!

Upload completed TANF Application

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

General Information and Self Assessment for SWEET

Name

First

Middle

Last

Gender

Male

Female

Non-binary

Other

Current Age

Ethnicity

White (not Hispanic)

Black/African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian (not Hispanic)

Alaskan/American Indian

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Other

Transportation

Explain where you live for placement purposes

How can you get to a job?

Bicycle

Will Walk

Own Car

Parents will drive

Public Transportation

If a job is not available in your area, how far can you travel to a job in miles?

Additional Information

Please check all that apply:

I am a parent

I am pregnant

I am in Foster Care

I have been involved with the Juvenile Justice System or Probation (including PINS)

I am 18 years old or older – and if so,

I have registered for Selective Service

Work Experience

Have you participated in a Summer Youth Employment Program before?

Yes

If Yes, when

Name of Worksite

If Yes, when

Name of Worksite

List all employers and work history below:

Job Title

Hours Per Week

Hourly Wage

Employer

Address

Start Date

End Date

Reason for Leaving

Job Duties

Job Title

Hours Per Week

Hourly Wage

Employer

Address

Start Date

End Date

Reason for Leaving

Job Duties

Skills and Interests

List skills and abilities that you have used in jobs, for example, construction skills; or skills and abilities that you have learned, for example the ability to type or fix motors. List any and all computer and technology skills, babysitting, etc.

What do you do in your spare time (hobbies, sports, clubs, etc.)?

Check any settings that you would like to work in: (check all that apply)

Office

Day Camp

Daycare

School

Janitorial

Food Service

Nursing Home

Park Maintenance

Other

Do you prefer to work: (check all that apply)

With People

With Children

Indoors

By yourself

With Elderly

Outdoors

Medical/Information Release Form

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State

ZIP

Phone

Please input in (XXX) XXX-XXXX format.

Person(s) to be notified in case of an emergency:

Name

Relationship

Phone # where this person may be reached during the daytime

Please input in (XXX) XXX-XXXX format.

Name

Relationship

Phone # where this person may be reached during the daytime

Please input in (XXX) XXX-XXXX format.

Allergies, including allergies to medicine

Any medical problems that should be noted

Parent/Guardian Signature

Student Signature (18 yr. +)

ATTENTION HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

The above named employee is a participant in SWEET and is covered under OneWorkSource’s plan for Workers’ Compensation. All billings and paperwork should be forwarded to:

Kathy Bishop
DSS/Employment & Assistance Unit
13 Durkee Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Tel (518) 565-3299
Fax (518) 565-3452