Submitted TeenWorks projects must follow the guidelines below:
  

• Must be done in Lehigh or Northampton Counties.
• Must be a service project to benefit the community.
  • First consideration will be given to a project being completed in a low-income area.
• Must be planned, presented and implemented by teens.
• Because TeenWorks™ is a collaborative program with organized labor, the project should include union-made products when available and at least American made. A list of these products can be found at www.unionlabel.org.
• Effort must be made into finding union and American made products, however not all products on budget have to be one or the other. Board may offer suggestions if products are not labeled American or union made on budget.
• Must be presented to the TeenWorks™ Board of Directors.
• TeenWorks™ will only release funds to not-for-profit corporations. Please contact the non-profit to let them know that you are applying for this funding.
• Want to see a few examples? View past TeenWorks Projects. 

  
Presentations will be evaluated on the following: 

• Planning processes and overall presentation
• How well the project addresses a need, concern or interest in the community
• Ability to work with other groups, if necessary

You will receive a call or an e-mail to notify you of your time for the presentation. The presentation should run between 5–15 minutes, plus any additional questions from the Board. The presentation must show collaboration between the teens and the adult leader and the teens need to plan on doing the actual presentation. Presenters should bring all of their necessary visual aids, materials or copies of handouts. We would like to keep one hand out for our records and the rest may be taken with you in order to save on your expenses.
 
 Applications are due in the office by the first day of every month. TeenWorks™ does NOT reimburse for projects already completed or pay for food. Extensions cannot be granted, but we will hold your application to the next monthly Board review. We look forward to working with you on your project!

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