NYCHA Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability

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REES connects NYCHA residents to job training, education programs, financial counseling, and support for starting a business.

Heads Up

Through over 80 partner organizations, REES provides: Job training and education
  • NYCHA Resident Training Academy (https://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/nycha-resident-training-academy/) graduates can get jobs in construction, maintenance, pest control, and janitorial fields
  • NYCHA Clean Energy Academy (https://www.communityfund.nyc/cea) graduates receive clean energy construction training and credentials to work in energy-efficiency and retrofit jobs
  • The (https://opportunitynycha.org/about-adult-education/college-scholarships/) NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program (https://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/jobs-plus/) offers $1,000 to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees
  • Other offerings include high school equivalency classes, English language programs, and career training in technology, culinary arts, and sustainabilityEmployment services
  • Resume writing and interview preparation
  • Job connections through 10 Jobs-Plus (https://opportunitynycha.org/job-opportunities/section-3-information/) sites serving 39 NYCHA developments
  • Section 3 (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/family-self-sufficiency.page) job opportunitiesFinancial help
  • Financial counseling and debt reduction support
  • Credit-building services
  • Homebuyer education
  • Wealth-building support through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for Section 8 residentsBusiness development
  • Support for aspiring entrepreneurs through programs focused on child care and food businesses
  • Business coaching and financial planning for startups

    • Eligibility

    Anyone living in NYCHA housing is eligible for REES. The programs REES connects you to have different eligibility requirements. Check the eligibility for each program on the Opportunity NYCHA site (https://opportunitynycha.org/programs-near-me/) .

    Required Documents

    To apply, you'll need to show proof of who you are. This might include documents like:

  • driver's license
  • official photo ID

    How to Apply

    Attend a virtual REES information session.

  • RSVP online for the next REES information session (http://opportunitynycha.org/events/) or call the REES hotline at 718-289-8100 (https://opportunitynycha.org/programs-near-me/) To get connected to REES services, contact a provider near you.

    Online

    Attend a virtual REES information session.

  • RSVP online for the next REES information session (http://opportunitynycha.org/events/) or call the REES hotline at 718-289-8100 (https://opportunitynycha.org/programs-near-me/) To get connected to REES services, contact a provider near you.

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    Get Help

    Call the REES Hotline: (718) 289-8100 Email: [email protected] Visit: OpportunityNYCHA.org (https://opportunitynycha.org/) or the "Opportunity Connect" section of (https://selfserve.nycha.info/nycha/app/eservice/enu?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEBHWND=&_tid=1759261352&SWEView=NYCHA+OUI+Home+Page+View+%28eService%29&SWEHo=selfserve.nycha.info&SWETS=1759261352) NYCHA's Self-Service Portal

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