Opportunity
Westchester County Westchestercounty #42974
2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for TANF Youth in Westchester County, NY
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
April 20, 2026
Identifier
42974
NAICS
624110
This opportunity seeks qualified organizations to operate the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for eligible TANF youth in Westchester County, NY (excluding Yonkers): - Government Buyer: - Westchester County Department of Social Services, Office of Workforce Development - Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board - Program Overview: - Provide paid summer employment for TANF-eligible youth aged 14-20 - At least 80% of participants must be placed in paid jobs - Limited educational and career exploration activities allowed - Services Requested: - Recruitment and eligibility verification of youth participants - Job placement and supervision - Delivery of READI curriculum (work readiness), sexual harassment prevention, and financial literacy training - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with New York State and County regulations - Veterans' priority of service policy applies - Administrative cost allocation analysis required for overhead charges - County may limit the number of vendors per city and award to multiple proposers - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service program - Place of Performance and Administration: - Westchester County (excluding Yonkers) - Main administrative office: 120 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605
Description
The County of Westchester, on behalf of the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB), is soliciting proposals from public and private organizations to provide the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for eligible Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) youth aged 14 to 20. The program aims to offer summer employment opportunities that provide hands-on job experience and financial incentives to motivate youth. Proposals must comply with New York State and County provisions, and the County plans to contract with multiple vendors to serve the youth of Westchester County, excluding the City of Yonkers.