Community Resources for Employment and Development Program (CRED) NYC 

CRED will offer work readiness training, occupational training, and internships for in-demand, emerging sectors for up to 24 weeks, as well as job placement within a three-month follow-up period. CRED offers holistic support to participants, providing access to mental health counseling, housing, academic support, and health care access.

CRED is investing in communities most impacted by gun violence and providing the holistic support needed to help justice-impacted New Yorkers enter the workforce.  All New Yorkers deserve an opportunity to receive training and resources they need to secure a job.   “A job is more than just a way to earn a living — it provides purpose, a sense of pride, and the means to keep people on the right path.” 

Occupational Training	Workforce Readiness	Paid Internships	Job Placement	Follow-up Support

  

 

Occupational Training in these Industries and many more:

• Industrial and Infrastructure  
• Service  
• Media & Entertainment  
• Health Care
• Technology 

 Participants will receive up to 24 weeks or 600 hours of paid training and internships at $20 per hour in high-demand career fields.

• Eligibility for CRED – NYC:
• Between the ages of 18 – 40 years old
• Legally authorized to work in New York City
• Currently not working and not in school
• Previously been involved in the criminal justice system or has been impacted by community violence.
• impacted by community violence, as a resident of a priority precinct area*

If you meet these criteria; you may be eligible for the CRED – NYC program.

Kick start your future to a Career of your choice with this job readiness program!

CRED-NYC Providers Providers are located throughout the five borough

Brownsville Community Culinary Center Culinary

CASES Construction

CommonPoint Construction - Health

Jewish Community Center of Staten Island Construction - Technology - Transportation - Security

Queens Community House Culinary - Technology

Renaissance Technical Institute Construction

United Activities Unlimited CDL

Youth Justice Network Construction - Culinary

More Information COMING SOON!

Submit an inquiry, and we will contact you when more information is available. 

Note: * Priority precincts have been identified by the Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce as a neighborhood with high incidence of crime (40^th, 42^nd, 44^th, 47^th, 73^rd, 75^th precincts)  View the Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce Brief - Updated10.29.24     

 

*The Department of Youth and Community Development is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.