Gothamist spoke with more than a dozen researchers, city officials, employers, and youth participants about the summer youth jobs. They praised New York City’s program, while also noting ways it might further its impact.
the researchers published last year uncovered multiple benefits for teens and young adults who participated between 2005 and 2008.
But many young people who want to participate can’t. Some are recruited directly by community organizations, while others are chosen through a lottery.
According to the data, the benefits of the program are biggest for the young people who have been arrested before. And some groups do get priority in the lottery.But the program only sets aside a small percentage of spots for participants who are most vulnerable, like those who have been arrested or run away from home or live in public housing. This year, just 934 of the 100,000 participants are considered “justice involved,” according to DYCD. That’s down from about 1,900 in 2017.
“We’ve actually been, like, exploring new places and trying to stop violence, you feel me?” said 15-year-old David Nolasco.“Yeah, and staying out of trouble,” Nolasco said. “Spreading the love.”
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