State Summer Youth Employment Program

2026-11-03

The intent of this RFP is to provide organizations the funding to enable youth to participate in meaningful work experience during the summer months or during a year - round employment program . Projects employing youth should be meaningful and productive work experience that provides the opportunity to learn positive work behaviors , gain skills , promote responsibility and leadership opportunities , teamwork , positive work ethic , be in an industry of interest and earn wages for hours worked . Programs should be designed for youth to work : • No more than 250 hours per summer . • In a program that is no shorter than six ( 6 ) weeks and operates during the below timeframe . • Summer 2026 : Program Starts June 14 , 2026 , and ends August 22 , 2025 . • Year Round 2026 - 2027 : Program Starts June 14 , 2026 and ends June 13 , 2027 • All providers will recruit their participants . • All providers will determine the eligibility of youth participants prior to enrollment and before any paid work begins . • All providers will complete case management of program participants in Delaware JobLink during the program . • All providers will conduct an orientation for participants and shall be between 2 days and two weeks in length and must include a , b , c , and d below . It is recommended to include e , f , g , h , and i below . a . Information from the Department of Labor , Division of Industrial Affairs , Wage and Hour Unit . b . Provider ’ s procedures and policies c . Overview of positive workplace behaviors , such as Dress and Appearance , required work items , acceptable language in the workplace , time sheet completion , call out / inclement weather policy , etc . d . Delaware JobLink registration . e . Delaware JobLink Resume Building . f . Exploring career interests with participants . g . Placing participants in worksites that align with their career interests with a focus on the In - Demand List in Appendix E . h . Financial Literacy i . Durable Skills ( Soft Skills )

Delaware

2026-03-27