WOTC Target Groups: Disconnected Youth

Target Group Name
Disconnected Youth

Target Group Definition

A 16-24 year old who (1) has not attended a secondary, technical, or post-secondary school for more than an average of 10 hours per week, not counting periods which the school was closed for scheduled vacations; AND (2) during the past six months, if employed, during each consecutive three-month period within the past six months, earned less than the applicable minimum wage for 30 hours work every week during the three-month period; AND does not have certificate of graduation from a secondary school or General Education Development (GED) certificate OR has a certificate that was awarded at least six months ago and has not held a job or been admitted to a technical or post-secondary school since receiving the certificate. Must be hired in 2009 or 2010.

Maximum Amount of Credit

40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At

$6,000