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 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!

More Information COMING SOON!

Click Here to 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.