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Justice-impacted individuals

If you've been impacted by the legal system, there are programs to help develop your job skills.

Programs

As someone who is justice-impacted, you may be eligible for these programs that help you find work.

Services to help adults prepare for and find jobs

Workforce1 by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

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Get help preparing for and connecting to a wide range of jobs across New York City.

  • Services Provided Career services
Learn more about Workforce1

Career and educational support for young people

NeON Works by NYC Department of Probation (DOP) and NYC Young Men's Initiative (YMI)

Now enrolling.

Professional support and stipends for young adults on probation or living in certain neighborhoods.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training, Career services, High School diploma and HSE/GED prep, Internships and fellowships
  • Duration and Length Up to a year
  • Support Provided Stipends, metro cards, and additional incentives for reaching your goals!
Learn more about NeON Works

Community engagement on Saturdays

Youth WRAP by NYC Department of Probation (DOP)

Young adults 14-26 who are justice-impacted can do community engagement projects and get a stipend.

  • Services Provided Internships and fellowships
  • Duration and Length 6-8 weeks on Saturdays, 5 hours each day.
Learn more about Youth WRAP

Construction training to prepare you for a union apprenticeship

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

Hands-on training in construction trades like carpentry and electrical.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training
Learn more about Construction Pre-Apprenticeship

Paid work for young people at NYC Parks

Green Applied Projects at Parks (GAPP) by NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks)

Now enrolling.

Paid work experience for young adults to implement a team project in City parks.

  • Services Provided Career services, High School diploma and HSE/GED prep, Internships and fellowships
  • Duration and Length 11 weeks, 40 hours per week
  • Support Provided Weekly Metrocards
Learn more about Green Applied Projects at Parks (GAPP)

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.

  • Services Provided Internships and fellowships
  • Duration and Length 12 weeks, part-time
Learn more about Work Progress Program

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