Updated
Updated · Olean Times Herald · May 25
Arc Allegany-Steuben Opens Summer Jobs for Disabled Students 16 and Older Through June 12
Updated
Updated · Olean Times Herald · May 25

Arc Allegany-Steuben Opens Summer Jobs for Disabled Students 16 and Older Through June 12

2 articles · Updated · Olean Times Herald · May 25

Summary

  • June 12 is the application deadline for The Arc Allegany-Steuben’s Summer Youth Employment Program, which is open to Allegany County students age 16 or older with a diagnosed disability.
  • Participants will earn minimum wage and work 10 to 20 hours a week for six to seven weeks, with the nonprofit placing them at local businesses.
  • Each shift includes support from an on-site job coach, a key feature aimed at helping students succeed in workplace settings.
  • The program was announced alongside a separate community survey initiative that includes a $1,000 contest, broadening the organization’s summer outreach.

Insights

Beyond the $1,000 prize, how will a local survey deliver the actionable support that struggling businesses in Allegany-Steuben truly need?
With its expertise in disability services, how will Arc's new youth program create truly inclusive summer job opportunities for the region?