Summary:

Businesses can receive up to 50% of a newly hired, eligible employee’s wage rate for a period of time appropriate for the employee to become skilled in an occupation.

• The new employee must be hired for a fill-time (35 hours or more per week) position
• The business must be physically located in NY State
• Minimum salary is $10.00 per hour
• Who is eligible: Businesses (Private Sector, Non-Profits) located in NY State
• Maximum Amount: $5,000 per hire, $50,000 cap per business

How to Apply:

Submit “Intent to Apply” via email t stateojt@labor.ny.gov with “Intent to Apply” in subject line and include in the body of the email:

• Business Name
• Address
• Federal EIN #
• Contact name, title, phone number and email address
• Title and salary range of the position(s) you are looking to hire for