Performance-based Standards (PbS) is pleased to announce the Employment Matching Award is now accepting applications for 2020.nPbS believes teenagers thrive when they are trusted to earn their own money. The new PbS Education and Employment Foundation allows the opportunity for more youths to earn the PbS Employment Matching Award and will match up to $1,000 of what selected youths earn from July 1 – Sept. 1, 2020. The winners will receive the funds upon release. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2020.nIn order to be considered, youths must:nnBe a resident of a state or county facility or community residential program participating in PbS at the time the application is submitted,nBe employed between July 1 – Sept. 1, 2020, andnSubmit all components of the application: applicant information and youth essay, one staff recommendation and proof of employment.nnEarnings will be matched only for the time the youth resides at the program.nApplications must be submitted online. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the PbS Help Desk.nWe are also interested in hearing from you about lost or limited employment opportunities for youths due to the pandemic. Fill out this form or contact the Help Desk directly to share your story.nFor more information, or to support the PbS Education and Employment Foundation, click here.
