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The SSYI program transition to the YMCA left services inactive during the first quarter; a program manager was expected to be hired within two weeks and case managers within three to four weeks. The commission also discussed an anticipated 20% reduction in Shannon funding and 1% reduction in SSYI funding, which could further reduce youth employment opportunities.
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The SSYI program is being restarted under the YMCA after a transition period with no first-quarter work completed. The Division of Youth Opportunities is preparing contracts for a December award and hiring staff for SSYI and Worcester Cares 4 Kids. Commission members also planned advocacy for youth employment, funding for collaboration among Youth Agenda coalitions, and assistance for people who lost SNAP benefits.
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