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, 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:
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.
For more information call our hotline: 718-289-8100
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Job Opportunities
Our Job Developers can help you with:
- Finding the job that’s right for you
- Writing your resume
- Learning job interview and job search techniques
New job opportunities come in on a daily basis. Call our hotline number (718) 289-8100 for an appointment with our Job Developers.
Some of the new job opportunities that have recently come in:
- Employment in construction as part of the economic stimulus plan.
These are temporary positions. Salaries depend on the job title and experience. Some of the positions are for laborers, painters, steamfitters or plumbers, M-rate electricians, intern engineers, project assistants, receptionists, etc. Call us today about these positions: (718) 289-8100.
- Security Guards
- The New York City Housing Authority is hiring. Check out the job opportunities at NYCHA.
- Lincoln Center Hires NYCHA Residents. Read more here.
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Our Career Specialists can help you with:
- Developing a career plan
- Referrals for vocational training
- Referrals for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Referrals to General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes
- Referrals for both men and women for apprenticeships in construction trades
We work in partnership with other agencies and training grants which can provide you with excellent training opportunities. Some of the training programs currently available are:
Call our Hotline (718) 289-8100 for an appointment
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NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) NEW
The NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) provides construction and janitorial related training programs and job placement assistance to NYCHA residents. Trainees who successfully complete their training program are assisted in getting employment at NYCHA as Caretakers and with NYCHA contractors in construction related positions. The Resident Training Academy is a collaboration amongst the New York City Housing Authority, Robin Hood, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI), Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW) and Building Works.
Minimum Requirements for Caretaker (Janitorial) Training
- A NYCHA resident on the lease
- 18 years of age or older
- 6th grade reading and math proficiency
- Able to pass a drug test
- Be able to perform 8 hours of physical work each day
Minimum Requirements for Construction Training
- A NYCHA resident on the lease
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- 8th grade reading and math proficiency
- Able to pass a drug test
- Able to lift 50 lbs or more
- Be able to perform 8 hours of physical work each day
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) 289-8100 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Construction Training:
Women Only Construction Skills Training
FREE Construction Skills 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) 289-8100.
Construction Trade Opportunities:
Carpenter
Demolition Laborer
Electrician
Elevator Apprentice/Helper
Elevator Mechanic
Laborer
Mason Tender/Bricklayer
Painter
Plumber/Jobber
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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
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Jobseekers Receive Increased Access to Resources and Programs
“One System for One City,” the first annual report on New York City’s menu of workforce development services, offers a comprehensive picture of publicly funded and administered employment, training and workforce education programs in New York City, including demographic information on customers served as well as a complete program inventory.
One System for One City (in PDF)
Deputy Mayors Gibbs and Steel and Chancellor Walcott Announce New Citywide Initiative to Improve Workforce Programs
Resident Employment Services
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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.
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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
RES serves hundreds of NYCHA residents every month. RES’s assessments and referrals translate to real jobs for hundreds of residents each year.
RES featured on NY1: October 15, 2008
(click on the photo to access the article and video)
Read some of our success stories of NYCHA residents who have received employment assistance from RES.
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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.
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Contact RES
We encourage you to call us 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 to make an appointment today: (718) 289-8100.
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