The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services is excited to announce that we will begin accepting applications for the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) beginning Monday, May 2, 2022. We are ready to assist area youth between the ages of 14 and 20, who meet income eligibility requirements, find summer jobs. Youth will be provided the opportunity to learn job interview skills, professional conduct, financial literacy and will be aided in finding employment.

For over 10 years, the Department of Social Services dedicated staff has administered this federally funded program to recruit, train and place youth with participating employers.

Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services will return to running in-person outreach sites. Any youth interested in applying can complete and submit an online application at:

https://www.cattco.org/social-services/summer-youth-employment-program.

* Please note that if you complete an online application, you will still need an in-person appointment to complete requirements before being assigned to work*

Scheduled Outreach times are from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM for the following dates and locations:

• Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Cattaraugus County One Stop, 175 North Union Street, Olean
• Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Salamanca Public Library, 155 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca
• Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Blount Library, 5 N. Main St., Franklinville
• Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Cattaraugus County One Stop, 175 North Union Street, Olean
• Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Cattaraugus Free Library, 21 Main Street, Cattaraugus
• Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Randolph Free Library, 26 Jamestown St, Randolph
• Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Cattaraugus County One Stop, 175 North Union Street, Olean
• Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Salamanca Public Library, 155 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca
• Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Blount Library, 5 N. Main St., Franklinville
• Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Cattaraugus County One Stop, 175 North Union Street, Olean
• Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Little Valley Public Library, 110 Rock City St., Little Valley
• Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Salamanca Public Library, 155 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca

The following documentation will be needed during your appointment:

• Proof of Residence
• Social Security Card
• Photo ID (If 18 or over)
• School record
• Work Permit
• Parent or guardian signature on forms **if under 18.

If you are unable to complete the online application or have further questions, please contact the Summer Youth Employment Program dedicated line at (716) 701-3774.