Programs

Explore services and programs that can help you prepare for and connect to work. .

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People with a certified mental or physical disability can be hired into competitive civil service positions with the City without having to take an exam. For People with disabilities.

Help with finding work

Go to www.nyc.gov

Now enrolling.

Guidance and counseling to help people who are legally blind find or keep employment. For People with disabilities.

Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job

Go to ocfs.ny.gov

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Earn competitive wages throughout the program, including during training sessions prior to onsite work. For Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Justice-impacted individuals, Youth and young adults.

Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job

Go to www.blocpower.io

For NYCHA residents age 18+ with a high school diploma or HSE. For Adults, NYCHA residents.

Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
More than a year.
Living stipend, reimbursed travel, higher education grant, childcare, health coverage, PTO, and student loan forbearance and interest payment.

Early career support, professional development, mentoring, and networking services for men of color interested in becoming teachers. For Adults, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color.

Training for a new job
Duration is dependent on where you are on your education journey.

Now enrolling.

Service members, veterans, and their families can get help connecting to employment, housing, and other services. For Veterans.

Help with finding work

Go to nyc.uniteus.com

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Explore job opportunities and civil service exams in NYC that match your military skills and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). For Veterans.

Help with finding work

Go to dvs.yourjobpath.com

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Prepare to enroll in higher education or get advanced training for long term employment. For LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Youth and young adults.

Help with finding work, High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Internship or short-term job
Up to 3 years

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Work within NYCHA communities to grow and distribute fresh produce, build sustainable green infrastructure, and reach residents with sustainability programs. For NYCHA residents.

Internship or short-term job
6 months, full time
Unlimited monthly Metrocard, uniform, education grant, and other support.

Now enrolling.

ACCES-VR helps people with disabilities achieve and maintain employment through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. For People with disabilities.

Help with finding work

Go to www.acces.nysed.gov

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Different classes are available depending on your skill level. For Adults, Everyone, Immigrants, Youth and young adults.

High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills

Adults and out-of-school youth age 16+ can take free classes to learn English and prep for HSE/GED exams. For Adults, Everyone, Out-of-school youth, Youth and young adults.

High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills
Summer, one month

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

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The Construction track of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) prepares NYCHA residents for entry level opportunities and apprenticeships in the construction industry. For Adults, NYCHA residents.

Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Training for a new job
8 weeks, in-person or virtual

Beginner, intermediate, or advanced (Business English) classes are available. For Adults, Immigrants.

Improving English skills
Free help to connect you to employment, childcare, and more

Now enrolling.

Get help with meeting your English and math level requirements. For CUNY students.

Improving English skills

This full-time training preps low-income New Yorkers for jobs in the post-production industry. For Adults, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Everyone, Low-income New Yorkers, Public assistance recipients.

Training for a new job
6 weeks, full-time virtual

Now enrolling.

Adults 21 or older can take classes to learn the skills needed to eventually earn their high school equivalency (GED/HSE). For Adults, Everyone, Immigrants.

High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills
Morning, afternoon and evening classes, Monday through Saturday

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Hands-on training in construction trades like carpentry and electrical. For Adults, Everyone, Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Public assistance recipients, Women, Youth and young adults.

Training for a new job

Now enrolling.

For ages 18-30. Includes GED help, college prep, job placement assistance and more. For Adults, Youth and young adults.

Help with finding work, High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep
10-16 weeks, virtual
Stipend, MetroCards, financial counseling, and other supports

Trains people with little or no prior knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing to become capable, qualified craftsperson(s). For Adults, Everyone, Immigrants, Justice-impacted individuals, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Low-income New Yorkers, Older adults, Public assistance recipients, Women.

Training for a new job
Year-long

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Get support applying for jobs - resume help, tech help, and interview coaching. For Everyone.

Help with finding work

Go to www.bklynlibrary.org

Apprentice in tech, finance, and business while gaining college credit. For Youth and young adults.

Apprenticeships, Training for a new job

Go to www.careerwisenewyork.org

Now enrolling.

Get in-demand professional skills in sectors such as healthcare, business, IT and more. Scholarships are available. For Adults, CUNY students, Everyone, Youth and young adults.

Training for a new job

Go to www.cuny.edu

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