Int 0699-2024

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 4 of title 21 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 21-414 to read as follows: � 21-414. Youth employment education program. a. The commissioner shall establish an educational program to prepare youth for early work experiences. The program shall run concurrent with summer recess for city public schools between the months of June and September. b. Program elements. The program established by this section shall include, but need not be limited to: 1. Classroom-based training focusing on essential job skills such as time management, professionalism, communication skills, and problem solving; and 2. Shadowing current employees of city agencies. c. Program eligibility. All residents of the city of New York between the ages of 14 and 22 years of age shall be eligible to apply for such program. The commissioner shall promulgate rules establishing the application procedure for such program. d. Program grant. In conjunction with such program, participants shall receive a one-time grant for the purpose of job readiness, which shall not be less than $1,500 per program participant. � 2. This local law takes effect 120 days after it becomes law, except that the commissioner of youth and community development shall take such measures as are necessary for its implementation, including the promulgation of rules, prior to such effective date. Session 13 LS #2237, 2238 2/1/2024 Session 12 EB LS #2237, 2238 3/10/22 2:34 PM 1 2