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Albany Youth Employment Applications Surge 20% This Summer

4/9/2026

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The Albany Summer Youth Employment Program is in its final week for 14-18 year olds.
Applications are up about 20% from last year, nearing 700.
Mayor Dorcey Applyrs (Mayor of Albany) and Jonathan Jones (Youth/Workforce Commissioner, City of Albany) assisted youth at Albany West Community Center.
The program is funded by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, which allocates funds to Albany County and its municipalities.

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Story summary

The Albany Summer Youth Employment Program is in its final week for 14-18 year olds.
Applications are up about 20% from last year, nearing 700.
Mayor Dorcey Applyrs (Mayor of Albany) and Jonathan Jones (Youth/Workforce Commissioner, City of Albany) assisted youth at Albany West Community Center.
The program is funded by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, which allocates funds to Albany County and its municipalities.