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Workforce Connect

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is the City's lead agency for youth employment programs. DYCD is committed to expanding opportunities for New York City's young people. Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain work experience and further their education.

Looking for a new career and not sure where to start? Read more for a full list of trainings across DYCD's vocational career development programs.

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The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

SYEP provides NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks.

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CRED-NYC

Community Resources for Employment and Development (CRED-NYC) is a new program model that will offer participants ages 18-40, involved in the criminal justice system or impacted by community violence, work readiness training, occupational training, and internships for in-demand sectors for up to 24 weeks as well as job placement within a three-month follow-up period.  Participants will have access to support services, including mental health counseling and connections to social services.

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Train & Earn Program

A year-long program for low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are not working and not in school. Train & Earn provides extensive job training and employment services to help participants find a permanent job.

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Learn & Earn Program

A year-round program for high school juniors and seniors at risk of dropping out. The Learn & Earn program provides participants with occupational skills training, employment services, and educational opportunities.

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Advance & Earn Program

A new training and employment program for youth between the ages of 16-24.  Advance & Earn helps further your career through comprehensive High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation, employer-recognized trainings, credentials and certifications, and paid internships.

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WLG Employment Program

Work, Learn & Grow offers NYC youth between the ages of 16 and 20 a paid 22-week-long opportunity to strengthen their work-readiness skills, explore postsecondary education and careers, and potentially earn college credit.