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YouthWorks funding is expected to fall about 40% from last year and 50% from two years ago, potentially limiting summer employment to about 350 youth with $1,296,000 in funding.
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The commission discussed how reduced state and federal funding could mean fewer youth receive paid summer work or that participants work fewer hours. Worcester has approved using city funding to supplement state support, while members considered local sponsorships and legislative advocacy to protect youth employment, especially for 14- and 15-year-olds. The Youth Council is also preparing projects on youth representation in city decision-making.
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