Resident Employment Services (RES) provides an array of educational and vocational services for NYCHA residents. The links below will give you a brief description of how RES can help you jumpstart your education and career.

What to expect when you come to RES
Job Opportunites
Training and Education
Construction and Apprenticeship Opportunities
Section 3/Resident Employment Program (REP)
Business Development Assistance
Computer Resource Room
Workforce 1
Access NYC
RES Accomplishments
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact RES

What to Expect When You Come to RES
Intake- Information session (Orientation):

You will be greeted by our staff and attend an information session where our staff will provide you with an overview of all our services which include referrals for employment, training, GED and ESL classes, apprenticeships, business development, resume workshops, etc.  You will be assigned a specialist who will assist you in achieving your goal.

Prior to your appointment you can download and print the Customer Information Form and have it validated by your Management Office. Please bring the validated application with you to your Orientation Session.

Career Counseling, Job Development, Business Development:

• Our Career Specialists will help you develop a career plan and attain necessary skills to help you reach your goal. They can refer you for training and educational opportunities.
• Our Job Developers will help you find employment that matches your skillset.
• Our Business Development Staff will help you start your own business, or help you to advance an existing business.
  

Job Opportunities
We have an up-to-date listing of job opportunities available for immediate referrals.
We are currently referring qualified candidates to the jobs listed below. This list is updated as new and additional employment opportunities become available, so check back often. Click on the links below to view flyers for some of these opportunities. 

Call (718) 250-5904 for information about the jobs listed and to schedule an appointment.

 Community Outreach Field Coordinator NEW (in PDF)
 Education and Outreach Assistant NEW (in PDF)
 Environmental Assistants NEW (in PDF)
 Tree Planting Assistant NEW (in PDF)

Some of the available job opportunities:

Training and Education
We can assist you with finding a job training program that will help you qualify for better employment opportunities; a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) program; etc. Click on the links below to view flyers for some of these opportunities. 

Call (718) 250-5904 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Sign up for free computer classes, job prep training and GED classes at any one of NYCHA's Computer Training and Career Development Centers. Click the links below (in PDF ) to see the list of courses that are available in your borough.

 Bronx    Brooklyn (Bushwick)    Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy)    Manhattan    Queens

 MillionTreesNYC Training Program  (in PDF)
 Free Administrative Assistant Training (in PDF)
Become a Building Maintenance Professional (in PDF)
Year-Up Six Month Paid Training Program (in PDF)
Free Training Opportunities from LaGuardia Community College (in PDF)
Free Training Opportunities from the College of Staten Island (in PDF)

Some of the available training programs:

Administrative Assistant
Bank Teller/Financial Services Training
Certified Nurse Assistant
Certified Nurses Aide
Computer Literacy
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
GED and ESL
Hospitality Training
Information Technology
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Case Management
Modern Bookkeeping Systems
Professional Pharmacy Technician
Retail Sales and Customer Service Skills
Security Guard/Fire Guard Training
Teacher Assistant/Childcare Provider
Waitstaff Dining Room Professional Industry

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Construction and Apprenticeship Opportunities
We have special programs for you if you are interested in a career in the construction trades. Below is a list of current construction, pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship training programs for eligible NYCHA residents.

Call (718) 250-5904 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Construction Training:
St. John's Building Maintenance Training
Building Works Pre-Apprenticeship
YouthBuild

Pre-Apprenticeship Training:
Construction Skills Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Non-Traditional Employment for Women

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Section 3/Resident Employment Program (REP)
Section 3 and Resident Employment Program (REP) are two programs that create opportunities for NYCHA residents to work in the construction trades.  These are temporary work assignments at our Developments.  

For more information call (718) 250-5904.

Construction Trade Opportunities:

Carpenter
Demolition Laborer
Electrician
Elevator Apprentice/Helper
Elevator Mechanic
Laborer
Mason Tender/Bricklayer
Painter
Plumber/Jobber

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Business Development Assistance
The Business Development Division offers assistance to residents interested in starting, managing or expanding a business enterprise. The Division offers services in the following areas:

• Developing a sound business concept and assessing its feasibility
• Developing a business and marketing strategy
• Writing a business plan
• Business training through our community partners
• Financing through our partner institutions
• Marketing and sales assistance
• Networking opportunities
• Obtaining membership in the association of NYCHA business owners

Computer Resource Room

Our Computer Resource Room is available for you to work independently or with assistance to create resumes, perform your job search and complete online employment applications.
You will have access to:

• computers with Internet access
• photocopiers and fax machines
• resource materials
• a phone to use in your employment and training search

Workforce 1
Resident Employment Services works closely with Workforce 1 Career Centers located in all five boroughs. They offer comprehensive assessments, referrals, and job placements. In Workforce 1's Career Resource Room, you will have access to computers and the internet. Additionally, Workforce 1 can help you prepare and distribute your resume; give you access to fax and photocopying machines; help you improve your typing skills; and tell you about employment opportunities. For Workforce 1 Career Center locations near you, visit the Workforce 1 website.

ACCESS NYC
Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc, a free website where New Yorkers can screen for eligibility and get information for City, State, and Federal benefits and programs, including NYCHA's Resident Employment Services. Learn how to apply, what documents to bring, where offices are and how to get there, and even print partially completed applications. Visit ACCESS NYC online anytime, from any computer with an internet connection. Benefit Information. One Place.

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RES Accomplishments 2007
RES serves hundreds of NYCHA residents every month. RES’s assessments and referrals translate to real jobs for hundreds of residents each year. See the statistics below to see RES’s recent progress.

• 1382 residents were served from 174 Housing Development citywide
• RES staff made 2,271 referrals to various training, educational and vocational programs
• 81 residents were placed in apprenticeship programs
• 397 jobs were filled by residents
• The average placement wage was $14.53 per hour
• 17 hires were reported under Section 3 and 43 under REP
• 6 new initiatives were exclusively offered to residents
  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Prior to contacting us regarding questions about NYCHA's Resident Employment Services, please review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to find answers to questions that you may have.

Contact RES
We encourage you to call or visit us at one of our four locations to learn more about how we can help you get into the right training or employment program to help you meet your career goals. Call our hotline for an appointment: (718) 250-5904
Visit any one of our 4 locations:

Brooklyn: Central Office: 350 Livingston Street
Manhattan: Carver Houses: 1445 Madison Avenue (99th Street)
Queens: Ocean Bay: 57-10 Beach Channel Drive
Bronx: Adams Houses: 755 East 152nd Street