How much of the budget can be alloted to occupational skills training?
A9. There is no restriction placed on cost of other youth activities but TEGL 14-08 clearly states that summer employment is the focus of the stimulus monies and that the use of the additional funding is to substantially increase the number of customers served. It has been recommended that 70-80% of a providers’ budget be for direct work experience paid to the youth.
Related Questions
- Under the 10 required elements, occupational skills training is listed. Are we required to use the States Eligible Training Providers List for youth training providers?
- Can youth participate in both a work experience and occupational skills training so that they would have work experience and a certificate?
- How much of the budget can be alloted to occupational skills training?
