NORWICH – The Christian Neighborhood Center of Norwich, Inc., and The Place will be signing a contract with the Chenango County Department of Social Services this week to run the Summer Youth Employment Program, a program of New York State.

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has designated $90,852 to make this program possible in Chenango County. The program is designed to provide young people from low-income households with valuable work experience and a much-needed paycheck.