The New York Youth Jobs Program provides tax credits to businesses that hire unemployed, disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 residing in New York State. Certified by the NY State Department of Labor, businesses can earn up to $7,500 per youth for full-time employment and up to $3,750 for part-time employment, encouraging workforce entry for at-risk young people.
Eligible applicants are businesses in good legal standing with a physical location in New York State and youth aged 16-24 who are unemployed, live in NYS, and meet designated risk factors.
