1. HIRE LA’s Youth
Program Overview

2. About HIRE LA Goals Introduce and prepare youth to the world of work
Identify career interests and acquire good work habits and skills
Provide supplemental income to families

3. Program History
City of Los Angeles has operated summer jobs for over 30 years
Federal support for SYEP fell from $21 million in to $0 in 2000
HIRE LA’s Youth was launched in 2005
Since 2005 over 95,000 youth have participated

4. Program Eligibility 14-24 years old
A resident of the City of Los Angeles
low-moderate income
Right to work in U.S.
If a minor - valid work permit
If male 18 yrs+ - Selective Service Registration

5. Types of Worksites Day Care/Day Camps Educational Services
Community/Social Services
Government Agencies
Healthcare/Medical
Financial Services
Retail
Local Colleges & Universities

6. Resource Allocation
Resources allocated according to the % of youth in poverty by City Planning Area (ACS Data 2012)
Central = 18%
South = 34%
East = 13%
North Valley = 14%
South Valley = 12%
Harbor = 5%
West = 4%

7. County LACYJ PY 15-16 April – June 2016
202 Foster Youth jobs
662 CalWORKs youth
240 Net County Cost (NCC) low income youth
1, Total

8. LA County Youth Jobs Program (LACYJ)
Foster Youth
Eligibility Documentation
Foster youth status
Ages 14-21
US Work Authorization
Work Permit if under 18 years old
DCFS Verification
Court Documentation
Other forms of valid documentation must have prior approval from DCSS
Birth Certificate
Hospital Record of Birth
Valid Driver’s License
Government Issued I.D Card
US Passport /Passport Card
Official School records or I.D.
I-9 Documents
School issued; must be on file before beginning PET or work experience

9. LACYJ April – June 2016 Allocation
South
Valley (North 28, South 25)
Central
East
Harbor
West

10. How to Apply
Current program: recruitment by program operators, referrals from FYAP, OYC, et al
Summer: on-line registration system; tentatively scheduled to be activated in May 2016
Enter “FYAP” in last blank field
Only need to apply once

11. Economic & Workforce Development Department
Thank You!
City of Los Angeles
Economic & Workforce Development Department