FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Where can I pick up an application?
A: Applications are available on our website at www.capitalworkforce.org. You can also check with your school’s guidance counselor, who may have copies available. You may also pick up a copy at these community-based organizations:
- The Artists Collective, 1200 Albany Avenue, Hartford
- Blue Hills Civic Association, 120 Holcomb Street, Hartford
- Bristol Community Organization, 55 South Street, Hartford
- HRA of New Britain, 58 Scarlett Drive, New Britain
- OIC of New Britain, 1 Grove Street, New Britain
- Urban League of Greater Hartford, 140 Woodland Street, Hartford
Q: When is the application due?
A: The application is due by May 31, 2010.
Q: How do I submit my application?
A: Please mail your application to Capital Workforce Partners, 1 Union Place, Hartford, CT 06103. Some schools and community-based organizations may have a collection box where you can submit your application. Please check with your guidance counselor for more information. Due to the large number of applications, we cannot accept faxed or dropped off applications.
*NEW You may drop off your completed application at these community-based organizations:
Blue Hills Civic Association, 120 Holcomb Street, Hartford
Q: Will I be notified that you received my application?
A: Yes, you will be notified by mail after we review your application.
Q: What do I do if my application is incomplete?
A: We will tell you what information is missing. You will need to complete the missing information and mail it to us at Capital Workforce Partners, 1 Union Place, Hartford, CT 06103. Please include your name and date of birth with all communications. Due to the large number of applications, we cannot accept faxed or dropped off applications.
Q: What do I do once my application is complete?
A: Once your application is complete, your name will go into the applicant pool. If you receive a spot in the program, a provider will contact you in mid-June. You do not have to do anything else at this point, unless your contact information changes.
Q: What do I do if I move/change phone numbers/etc.?
A: Please let us know of the changes. You can call us at (860) 899-3499 or email us at SYELP@capitalworkforce.org. You can also submit new information through the “contact us” link on our website (http://www.capitalworkforce.org/contact/index.shtml). Please include your name and date of birth with all communications.
Q: Do I need to complete an interview for a spot in the program?
A: No, there are no interviews as part of the application process. If you receive a spot in the program, a provider will contact you in mid-June with information on orientation and the program start date.
Q: Can you mail me an application?
A: Due to the large number of applications, we cannot mail applications to individuals, except in extenuating circumstances.
Q: What do I need to complete on the I-9 form?
A: You only need to complete Section 1: Employee Information and Verification (on page 4). You must be eligible to work in the United States in order to participate in the Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program.
Q: Do I need to submit the directions for the CT W-4, Federal W-4 and I-9 along with my application?
A: No, you only need to submit the actual, completed forms.
Q: What if I don’t have a photo ID?
A: A photo ID is required to complete your application. Examples of photo identification are: student photo ID card, Connecticut non-driver photo identification card, driver’s license, passport, alien registration card, etc. You can find more information about the Connecticut non-driver photo ID here: CLICK HERE
ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS
Q: I am in adult education. Can I apply? UPDATED
A: If you are currently in adult education, you are considered an out-of-school youth (the definition of in-school youth is currently in high school or below). Please complete the out-of-school youth application.
Q: I am in college. Can I apply? UPDATED
A: If you are currently in college, you are considered an out-of-school youth (the definition of in-school youth is currently in high school or below). Please complete the out-of-school youth application.
Q: How old do I have to be to participate?
A: (IN-SCHOOL YOUTH) If you are a Hartford resident, you must be at least 14 years old as of July 1, 2010. If you are a regional (non-Hartford) resident, you must be at least 16 years old as of July 1, 2010. There are no exceptions.
UPDATED A: (OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH) You must be between 16 and 24 years old as of July 1, 2010. There are no exceptions.
Q: Why do you have to be 16 years old if you live outside of Hartford?
A: Our current regional funding is restricted to Tier III, subsidized worksite programs, which is limited to youth ages 16 and older.
Q: Why do you need my household’s income information?
A: We have several different funding sources for the Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program. Each funding source has different eligibility requirements, for example income limits or residency requirements. We can only give you a spot if you are eligible, so the more information you provide, the more likely you are to qualify for a spot.
Q: How do I complete the household information section? *NEW
A: In column (A) Name, list all the people who currently live in your household. In column (B) Relationship to Applicant, list how that person is related to you. You only need to complete columns (C) Gross Income and (D) Frequency of Gross Income if you answered NO to all the questions in Section 5: Income Information.
*NEW Example 1: Sara answers “yes” to question 5a. She completes columns (A) and (B) in Section 6. She also completes the 2010 Free/Reduced Lunch Verification Form.
Example 2: Carlos answers “yes” to questions 5b and 5c. He completes columns (A) and (B) in Section 6.
Example 3: Mary answers “no” to all questions in Section 5. She completes all the columns in Section 6.
Q: Do I need to submit copies of my income information? *NEW
A: If you currently receive free or reduced lunch, you need to submit the 2010 Free/Reduced Lunch Verification Form. If you do not currently receive free or reduced lunch, no other documentation is required at this time.
Q: I have a learning disability. Do you need any special documentation?
A. If you are currently receiving special education services, please answer “yes” to question 3f
(page 2). No other documentation is required at this time. you need any special documentation?
PROGRAM QUESTIONS
Q: What is the Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program?
A: The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program is a six-week, subsidized employment, competency development and workforce training opportunity for youth ages 14 to 21. There are three tiers, based on age:
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Tier I is for youth ages 14 to 16 and focuses on project-based learning and career exploration. Youth work on career exposure activities, competency development and team building.
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Tier II is for youth ages 15 to 18 and focuses on simulated work environments and career exploration. Youth continue competency development and participate in a simulated work environment. They may also participate in job shadowing and/or sector-related field trips.
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Tier III is for youth ages 16 and older and focuses on enhanced employability skills training and employment. Youth participate in subsidized internships preceded by competency development, and accompanied by supervision of both worksite and teacher/program coordinator.
Q: Where will the programs be located?
A: We anticipate having programs located in Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, East Hartford, Enfield and Manchester.
Q: What if I don’t live in any of those places?
A: Any youth in the North Central Connecticut region can apply, however you will have to be able to get to the program location in order to participate. The 37 municipalities in our region are:
| Andover |
Avon |
Berlin |
Bloomfield |
Bolton |
Bristol |
| Burlington |
Canton |
East Granby |
East Hartford |
East Windsor |
Ellington |
| Enfield |
Farmington |
Glastonbury |
Granby |
Hartford |
Hebron |
| Manchester |
Marlborough |
New Britain |
Newington |
Plainville |
Plymouth |
| Rocky Hill |
Simsbury |
Somers |
South Windsor |
Southington |
Stafford |
| Suffield |
Tolland |
Vernon |
West Hartford |
Wethersfield |
Windsor
& Windsor Locks |
Q: How much will I be paid?
A: Tier I youth will be paid a stipend of $6.50 per hour. Tier II and Tier III youth will be paid a wage of $8.25 per hour.
Q: When will the program start?
A: (IN-SCHOOL YOUTH) Programs will start by July 6, 2010. Orientations will be held by each provider and will probably take place between July 1, 2010 and July 5, 2010.
Q: When does the program end?
A: (IN-SCHOOL YOUTH) Tier I and Tier II programs will end by August 13, 2010. Tier III programs will end by August 27, 2010.
Q: What is the program schedule?
A: Tier I and Tier II programs will run for up to 20 hours per week, for up to 6 weeks. Tier III programs will run for up to 25 hours per week, for up to 8 weeks.
Q: How will I be selected for the program?
A: You will be matched with a provider based on: eligibility; past or current participation in Capital Workforce Partners’ programming; age; and geographical location. Please keep in mind that only completed applications will go into the applicant pool. If your application is incomplete, you cannot receive a spot in the program.
Q: I am going on a family vacation during the program. Can I still participate?
A: We discourage youth from taking time off during the program, since it is only a few weeks long.
Q: I have to go to summer school. Can I still participate? *NEW
A:You can apply, however, most programs run during the same time as summer school. We cannot guarantee a spot in a program that accommodates your schedule.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Email: SYELP@capitalworkforce.org
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