Evaluation of the City of Albany Summer Youth Employment Program

Authors

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

11-2019

Abstract

The City of Albany Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is designed to provide summer work and educational enrichment experiences to Albany residents ages 14-18. The goals of the program are to:

1. Introduce and prepare youth for the world of work.
2. Help youth identify career interests and attain skills and good work habits.
3. Provide income to youth, which may also supplement family income.

In 2019, the Center for Human Services Research (CHSR) at the University at Albany conducted an evaluation of the SYEP. The evaluation consisted of two components:

1. Analysis of academic outcomes of youth entering their freshman year of high school for the years 2008-2018. Youth participating in SYEP were compared with those who never participated in SYEP.
2. Analysis of program implementation through surveys of youth and employers (worksites) participating in SYEP in 2019.

In this report, we present the findings from these analyses and provide recommendations for the future.

Recommended Citation

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany, "Evaluation of the City of Albany Summer Youth Employment Program" (2019). Equity Focused Evaluation Reports and Research Briefs. 8.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-efe-reports-and-briefs/8