Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) Employer Orientation

Contents of Packet Placement Letter Employer Calendar Helpful Hints Laws Governing the Employment of Minors Time Sheets & Scan Skills Disciplinary Policy Incident Report Contact for Employers

Placement Youth Information Position Assigned Start Date & Time

Retention Specialists Assignments based on geographic area Roles & Responsibilities Liaison between employer and youth Perform disciplinary actions Develop work readiness skills of youth Collect timesheets and evaluations Meetings Weekly meetings w/youth Wrap-up evaluation w/employer

Program Calendar OSHA Training Orientation 1 st Day of Work Mid-Program Training Last Day of Work End of Program Training

1 st Day Orientation Mock Interview Review of Expectations Tour of Facility

Helpful Hints Little or no experience State the obvious Dress code Start & end times Breaks Behavior Workplace Safety

The Law Working Permits Restrictions Duties Hours Breaks ½ hr meal break must be documented and taken Incidents Reporting

Documents for Program Time Sheets Evaluations – Scan Skills Disciplinary Policy Incident Reports

What We Need from Employers Provide meaningful experience for youth Orient youth to your workplace Verify and sign timesheets Report any incidents/injuries/concerns to Retention Specialists Highlight skills for youth for inclusion in portfolio Evaluate program Provide recommendation to youth, if warranted

Contact Information Karen Reynolds – Program Coordinator – Retention Specialist (North County) – Retention Specialist (Jtn Area) – Retention Specialist (Rural/Mid Cty) – Retention Specialist (Jtn Area) Lori Jafarjian – Business Services Director – Job Developer (South County) – Job Developer (North County)

ChautauquaWorks Business Services Recruitment Training Human Resources Consultation Year-round Work Experience Programs

Questions?

Thank You!! Good Luck!! For more information on other ChautauquaWorks Business Services contact: Lori Jafarjian