Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the requirements to qualify?
Answer: Due to federal requirements, these jobs are limited to Hoosiers between the ages of 16-24, who have a family income that meets the economically disadvantaged criteria ($23,239 for a family of four). Preference will be given to veterans and those receiving unemployment benefits.
Question: How much will people be paid and will they qualify for benefits?
Answer: These positions will pay $8.50 per hour. These are temporary positions and will not include benefits.
Question: How many positions are available?
Answer: Approximately 2,000 Hoosiers will be hired.
Question: Will this program extend beyond the summer?
Answer: Governor Daniels wants Indiana to use the funds to put Hoosiers to work as quickly as possible, so this is a one-year program. If funds remain available next year, DWD and DNR will extend the program on a limited basis.
Question: How long will these positions last?
Answer: YHCC will employ young Hoosiers for up to 16 weeks. The positions will begin no earlier than May 1 and end no later than September 30.
Question: What type of work do these jobs entail?
Answer: Participants will work with DNR to revitalize historic buildings, create and rehabilitate trails and restore acres of natural habitat.
Question: How were the projects selected?
Answer: DNR scoured its list of annual and special-needs projects to determine which projects could be preformed by a seasonal labor pool, provide excellent on-the-job training and be completed within current limits of the budget for labor and materials.
Question: Will accepting this position affect my unemployment?
Answer: You would not be able to collect Unemployment Insurance Benefits while working in one of these positions, but you could resume collecting benefits if you remain unemployed and your active claim is still valid.
Question: Will I be denied unemployment if I decline one of these jobs?
Answer: There is a VERY HIGH likelihood you will be denied unemployment benefits and forfeit the future benefits of your current claim if you decline a job offer.
