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Baby Sitter Training Program
This 6-hour course prepares students for self-employment as babysitters, they are trained in basic childcare including feeding, changing diapers, and emergency response. Props such as baby dolls as well as videos and activities are used during training. Students are also provided printed material from the Youth Bureau.
The instructor determines if a student has mastered the skills taught during the session. After successfully completing the program, students receive certification in the form of a certificate.
Offered on days off from school. Schedule set by YES Staff on an annual basis.
This program is FREE.
Youth must be 11-16 years of age to participate. They must complete and submit an application and be available for the date and timeframe of the scheduled training.
Download the application from this page. Parents can drop-off applications at the Youth Bureau front desk or to a YES staff member at our office in White Plains High School in H- cafeteria.
Applications are accepted until program slots are full. To find out if class is full, contact Janet Spencer.
- AGES SERVED
- Middle School, High School
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROGRAM
- Janet Spencer
- 914-422-1378
- jmspencer@whiteplainsny.gov
Exploring Career Pathways
This lunchtime speaker series, offered at White Plains High School, targets various careers and offers youth the opportunity to hear from professionals who share their stories and tell them how to best prepare for their future. (Offered weekly in the College Career Center).
Guest speakers provide an overview of their own careers, their educational and vocational preparation, and the opportunities they see within their chosen field. Each weekly session offers a different speaker who works in a field associated with featured career path. Examples of career paths include arts and entertainment, law enforcement, education, and technology. The Youth Bureau and White Plains High School on an alternating basis provide pizza and sandwiches to participating students.
Every week during the school year from November to April, alternates from Wednesday & Thursdays, 11:25am-12:11pm to accommodate students’ schedules.
Located at Staff Cafe in B- Building to the left of B1.
This is open for any White Plains HIgh School Student to attend on the scheduled dates.
- AGES SERVED
- High School
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROGRAM
- Janet Spencer or Patricia Staffiero
- 914-422-1378
- jmspencer@whiteplainsny.gov
- pstaffiero@whiteplainsny.gov
The Greening Project
This summer employment program is designed to give 14-15 year olds hands-on career experience via gardening, nutrition and an environmental education-based curriculum. Participants learn to discover the history of and help maintain local natural reserves and make weekly day trips to wildlife sanctuaries and public works facilities to learn about career options and do different service projects.
July through August weekdays 9:00am-4:00pm.
Must be a White Plains resident, 14 or 15 years of age with a valid blue work permit. Youth must also be able to commit to the six week summer job schedule.
Click on the application form button to the right to access the summer employment application.
Applications are accepted until summer employment deadline.
- AGES SERVED
- High School, ages 14 -15
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROGRAM
- Janet Spencer
- 914-422-2617
- jmspencer@whiteplainsny.gov
- Patricia Staffiero
- 914-422-6722
- pstaffiero@whiteplainsny.gov
Job Bank
The local business community calls on us to help fill their jobs because we provide pre-screened, qualified candidates.
This program aids youth in securing and retaining employment by providing job counseling, including job seeking and retention skills. Job listings provided by local companies are shared with prospective employees and assistance is provided by the Youth Bureau Job Developer to improve their chances of gaining employment. The participating youth review their job seeking strategy with the Job Developer and tips are provided regarding contact, interview and the follow-up process.
At White Plains High School in YES office in H Cafeteria, Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5 pm.
Must be a White Plains resident and have a valid work permit in order to participate.
Must be White Plains Resident, have a valid work permit, and provide a copy of their most recent report card.
To register and be considered for one of our employment opportunities, please contact Janet Spencer at 914-422-2617 or stop in and meet with her at WPHS in H-cafeteria.
- AGES SERVED
- High School, 14 yrs - 21 yrs
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROGRAM
- Janet Spencer or Patricia Staffiero
- 914-422-2617
- jmspencer@whiteplainsny.gov
- pstaffiero@whiteplainsny.gov
Annual Job Fair & Summer Employment
White Plains youth are provided paid internships and employment within a variety of city departments, camps and non profit organizations during the summer months. The Youth Employment Services personnel prepare the youth for their employment by providing job training, and workshops.
For the summer of 2023 applications will be accepted May 1st through June 8th.
Once you have submitted an approved application packet, identification and resume you will be invited to the Job Fair. You MUST attend the Job Fair to be considered for a summer job.
Must be a White Plains resident 14-21 years of age, and must provide a valid work permit and employment eligible documents.
Applications can be downloaded from this page. Current White Plains High School students can drop off completed applications at WPHS to the YES office in H Cafeteria Monday-Friday 9:30-4:30pm.
All other youth who do not attend WPHS can submit their applications to the YES office at the Community Center loacted on 65 Mitchell Place, Monday-Friday 3:30-5pm.
- AGES SERVED
- High School, 14 yrs - 21 yrs
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROGRAM
- Janet Spencer
- 914-422-2617
- jmspencer@whiteplainsny.gov
- Patricia Staffiero
- 914-422-6722
- pstaffiero@whiteplainsny.gov
This Way Ahead
A partnership with GAP Inc. and The Door for youth 16 and older, that provides job readiness and life skills training which leads to a paid-in store internship at Old Navy stores.
2 days per week, April – May, at White Plains High School, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Must be 16 or older, complete an application & interview and have valid work permit and employment verification documents.
At this time applications for this program are currently unavailable.
- AGES SERVED
- 16 -24 year olds
- GENDER SERVED
- Both male and female
- CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROGRAM
- Janet Spencer
- 914-422-1378
- jmspencer@whiteplainsny.gov
Workforce Development Academy for Youth (WDAY)
In partnership with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, the WDAY Program (City of White Plains Youth Bureau) has offered personal, educational, and professional services to eligible youth 16-24 years of age since 2004. The professional services are guided by the federal legislative orders inherent in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is landmark legislation that is designed to strengthen the workforce system which includes our rising young professionals.
WDAY career services are based solely on the Youth’s unique individual career goals and objectives. We work closely with our young adults to design and implement life strategies that lead to success. We take pride in providing genuine support as they work to launch their individual careers to advance and achieve financial independence.
1. 16- 24 years of age
2. Unemployed OR Underemployed
3. Out of School (HS graduates are welcome)
4. US Citizen or Legally Authorized to Work
5. In-need of Additional Services
1. Valid and Current Photo ID (ex. NYS Driver’s License, US Passport, etc.)
2. Social Security Card
3. Completion of ES-100 Application
- Paid and Unpaid Work Experiences
- Occupational Skills Certificate Training
- Education Offered Concurrently w/ Workforce Preparation
- Transitional Postsecondary Educational Services
- Financial Literacy Education
- Labor Market Information
- Comprehensive Guidance and Training
- Leadership Development Services
- Support Services
- Entrepreneurial Skills Training
- Mentoring
- Tutoring, Study Skills Training
- GED/HSE and Dropout Recovery Services
- Follow Up
The WDAY Program provides Workforce and Professional Development support by means of employment referrals and paid internships in a participant’s desired career field sector.
Program participants qualify for tuition assistance for Occupational Skills Training Programs provided by WIOA Eligible Training Providers. Providers include but are not limited to Southern Westchester BOCES, SUNY WCC, and the Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistant.
Please contact staff for more information.
This program is FREE.
Please contact Tony Martinez at (914) 422-1378 or amartinez@whiteplainsny.gov – applications may be obtained in person by appointment only.
- AGES SERVED
- 16 -24 year olds
- CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROGRAM
- Tony Martinez
- (914) 422-1378 ext. 6707
- amartinez@whiteplainsny.gov
