Youth Employment and Opportunities Locator
Find organizations near you that offer internships, job placement, paid training, and more.
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Work with or join a program that focuses on helping youth and young adults develop their skills and talent for the workplace.
Last updated يناير 29, 2023 6:26 ص
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Find organizations near you that offer jobs, internships, and educational services.
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High schoolers
Paid summer experiences for youth
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
SYEP helps NYC youth ages 14–24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences. For Youth and young adults.
- Internship or short-term job
- Summertime, hours vary.
College and job prep for high schoolers
Learn & Earn by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more. Language access details are available. View this program to learn more.
Learn & Earn is a year-round program for high school juniors and seniors at risk of dropping out of school. For Low-income New Yorkers, Public assistance recipients, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
- Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
- After-school hours with some weekend, evening, and school break activities throughout the year.
- One-year follow up services
Out-of-school youth
Connect to work or get help with earning your HSE from these programs.
Job training and employment for low-income youth
Train & Earn by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Now enrolling. Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more. Language access details are available. View this program to learn more.
Short-term program for ages 16-24 who are not working nor in school. For Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, Out-of-school youth, People with disabilities, Public assistance recipients, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
- High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
- schedule varies
Advanced job training and employment for youth ages 16-24
Advance & Earn by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Now enrolling.
Training and employment program for youth who are not working nor in school. For Out-of-school youth, People with disabilities, Youth and young adults.
- High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
- 6 months
Paid internships for low-income young adults (age 16–24)
Work Progress Program by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Now enrolling.
This program provides internship opportunities to young adults, especially those who are out of work and out of school. For Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Out-of-school youth, Public assistance recipients, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
- Internship or short-term job
- 12 weeks, part-time
CUNY students
Find internships and other opportunities for work through the Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships – available to CUNY students and alumni.
Learn moreInternships in arts and culture for CUNY students
CUNY Cultural Corps by City University of New York (CUNY)
Gain work experience in the City's arts and cultural sector. For CUNY students.
- Internship or short-term job
- 10-12 hours per week; one year commitment
Internships in the public sector for CUNY students
CUNY Internships by City University of New York (CUNY)
Now enrolling.
Gain work experience in tech, engineering, public health, finance, business and other sectors. For CUNY students.
- Internship or short-term job
Paid work experiences in the public sector for CUNY students
CUNY Service Corps by City University of New York (CUNY)
Work with government agencies and community-based organizations to improve civic, economic, and environmental sustainability in NYC. For Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY students.
- Internship or short-term job
- 11-12 hours for 24 weeks over program year
Justice impacted
Career and educational support for young people
NeON Works by NYC Department of Probation (DOP) and Young Men's Initiative (YMI)
Now enrolling.
Professional support and stipends for young adults on probation or living in certain neighborhoods. For Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, Out-of-school youth, Youth and young adults.
- Help with finding work, High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
- Up to a year
- Stipends, metro cards, and additional incentives for reaching your goals!
Community service on Saturdays
Youth WRAP by NYC Department of Probation (DOP)
Young adults 14-26 who are justice-impacted can do community service and get a stipend. For Justice-impacted individuals, Youth and young adults.
- Internship or short-term job
- 6 Saturdays; 5 hours per day
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Job training
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Education
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Social services
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