Youth Employment (Ages 14-24)

The JobLink Program

  • JobLink is a year-round program for Tompkins County young people ages 14-24
  • You can work up to 480 hours at $15.32/hour and improve your employable skills in a supportive environment
  • Learn more about JobLink by watching our short info videos on YouTube
  • JobLink is funded federally under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)

JobLink Interest Survey

Application Process

  1. Young Adults and Teens seeking employment and training resources can complete the survey linked above
  2.  A JobLink staff member will contact you to go over your submission and enroll you in the program
  3.  Eligibility criteria for Tompkins Workforce NY youth programs is determined by WIOA federal guidelines
  4.  If you have questions about your eligibility, please email deiyouth@tompkins-co.org or call (607) 272-7570 ext. 129

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Summer Youth Employment Program featured on the front page of Tompkins Weekly

SYEP 2025 applications will open in April/May 2025.

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a 6–8-week paid work experience for ages 14-20. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills and engage in learning experiences that help in developing their social, civic and leadership skills. For ages 14-20, with priority for TANF 200% households. Runs from July-September with orientations in June.

Resources for Youth Workers & Worksite Supervisors

Helpful Links

Youth Employment Worksites

Become a Summer Youth Employment Worksite

Interested partners that would like to be a worksite for our Summer Youth Employment Program can fill out the worksite registration:

Become a JobLink Worksite

The JobLink Program is seeking new partners to serve as Worksites for young people ages 14-24.

Some of our JobLink host worksites in 2023 have included:

  •  Green Star
  •  Southside Community Center
  •  Significant Elements
  •  Longview
  •  Cudlins Meat Market
  •  Envious Handbags
  •  The History Center
  •  and more!

Apply for your business or organization:

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