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Career and educational support for young people
NeON Works by Department of Probation (DOP) and Young Men's Initiative (YMI)
Youth 16-24 on probation or living in some neighborhoods can get a GED, get help applying for college, earn vocational certifications, or start a new career path.
Overview
Get individualized support to reach your goals. Join for one workshop or stay involved for up to a year. Work with staff and your peers to explore careers, earn certifications, or pursue your education while earning a stipend.
Eligibility
These are the eligibility requirements:
- Priority to people ages 16-24
- People on probation who live anywhere in NYC OR
- Residents in:
- Bedford-Stuyvesant
- Brownsville
- East New York
- Far Rockaway
- Harlem
- Jamaica
- Northern Staten Island and
- the South Bronx
- No educational requirements
FAQ
What is the schedule?
NeON Works is one-size-fits-one. The majority of programming is in-person and individuals can participate for up to a year.