NYC can help you look for a job, maintain employment, and build skills to expand your opportunities. Worker protection services are also available.
What help can I get?
If you’re looking for a job, or resources that can help you prepare for a job, explore Working NYC. It’s an easy-to-use website that features employment and training listings. It also has internships, writing courses, and High School Equivalency (previously GED) programs.
If you’re looking for a job that’s a fit for your experience and skills, see WorkForce1. They have programs to help New Yorkers prepare for and connect to jobs across all boroughs and in many different industries.
If you’re a young person looking for a job, internship, or career training, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) can help. Visit the DYCD page or Discover DYCD for more information.
If you have a disability or health condition that makes it hard for you to participate in work, education, or training activity, the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) can help. Call 212-331-4640 for help or visit an HRA’s Career Services page for more information.
If you have a disability and are looking for employment, ACCES-VR can help. They assist individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment. To apply, you must have a disability that impacts your ability to get, keep, or advance in a job. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply on the ACCES-VR website.
If you’re currently receiving cash assistance and looking to increase job skills, HRA’s Career Services can help. They work with clients to find opportunities that match their skills, needs, and career goals. High school equivalency courses, adult literacy courses, and ESL classes are available.
How do I get started?
- Go to Access NYC and fill out a short online survey. The survey results will let you know what City benefits you’re eligible for, including some of the ones listed here. Follow the instructions on the result page to apply for benefits. You can also email your results to City staff at your child’s school or your shelter for help.
- Speak to City staff who can help. In schools, there may be an STH Community Coordinator or STH School-Based Liaison who can answer questions. If your child’s school doesn’t have those roles, reach out to the school’s regional manager. In a shelter, speak with a social worker, case manager, or family assistant.
- Gather your documents. You may need certain documents to apply for services. Common ones include proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of income. Don’t let missing documents keep you from applying. City staff can help you replace missing documents.
Undocumented immigrants can access many city services, regardless of their status. City employees will not ask about immigration status unless it is necessary to do their jobs. They must keep information about immigration status confidential.
What benefits and programs does NYC offer?
Click an entry to learn more.
College and job prep for juniors and seniors in high school
Learn & Earn
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Learn & Earn is a year-round program for high school juniors and seniors at risk of dropping out of school. The program provides academic support, college application assistance, work readiness training, service-learning, and leadership activities, as well as a paid six-week summer internship.
College and job prep for juniors and seniors in high school
Learn & Earn
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Learn & Earn is a year-round program for high school juniors and seniors at risk of dropping out of school. The program provides academic support, college application assistance, work readiness training, service-learning, and leadership activities, as well as a paid six-week summer internship.
Employee sick and family leave
Safe and Sick Leave
Work | Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
NYC employees have legal rights to paid and unpaid leave, including expanded rights under City and State laws. You can take unpaid and paid leave, depending on your circumstances and the type of employer you work for, to care for yourself or family members impacted by COVID-19.
Employee sick and family leave
Safe and Sick Leave
Work | Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
NYC employees have legal rights to paid and unpaid leave, including expanded rights under City and State laws. You can take unpaid and paid leave, depending on your circumstances and the type of employer you work for, to care for yourself or family members impacted by COVID-19.
Financial growth training for NYCHA residents
NYCHA Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability
Work | NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
REES helps NYCHA residents improve their financial futures through hiring events, job training, financial literacy education, and programs on starting a business.
Financial growth training for NYCHA residents
NYCHA Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability
Work | NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
REES helps NYCHA residents improve their financial futures through hiring events, job training, financial literacy education, and programs on starting a business.
Free job prep service
Workforce1 Career Centers
Work | NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Workforce1 Career Centers help New Yorkers prepare for and connect to jobs across NYC’s five boroughs.
Free job prep service
Workforce1 Career Centers
Work | NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Workforce1 Career Centers help New Yorkers prepare for and connect to jobs across NYC’s five boroughs.
Get text messages with new job openings
Text 2 Work
Work | NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
TXT-2-WORK sends you text messages with new job openings. Many pay above minimum wage and you can choose to get alerts from areas of work that you are interested in working.
Get text messages with new job openings
Text 2 Work
Work | NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
TXT-2-WORK sends you text messages with new job openings. Many pay above minimum wage and you can choose to get alerts from areas of work that you are interested in working.
Internships for high school and college students
NYC Ladders for Leaders
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
The program offers paid professional summer internships to high school and college students. Employers include leading companies, non-profits, and government agencies in New York City. The program also provides job support and prep.
Internships for high school and college students
NYC Ladders for Leaders
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
The program offers paid professional summer internships to high school and college students. Employers include leading companies, non-profits, and government agencies in New York City. The program also provides job support and prep.
Job assistance for public housing residents
Jobs Plus
Work | NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Jobs Plus is an employment program for working-age NYCHA residents. It helps participants find work and keep more of their earned income. Jobs Plus offers job-related services, help with finances, and community support.
Job assistance for public housing residents
Jobs Plus
Work | NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Jobs Plus is an employment program for working-age NYCHA residents. It helps participants find work and keep more of their earned income. Jobs Plus offers job-related services, help with finances, and community support.
Job training and employment for low-income youth ages 16-24
Train & Earn
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Train & Earn is a short-term program for low-income youth (ages 16-24) who are not working nor in school. Youth can get training to improve their job skills and find permanent work, as well as HSE prep.
Job training and employment for low-income youth ages 16-24
Train & Earn
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Train & Earn is a short-term program for low-income youth (ages 16-24) who are not working nor in school. Youth can get training to improve their job skills and find permanent work, as well as HSE prep.
Job training and placement for older adults
Older Adult Employment Program
Work | NYC Department of the Aging
The Older Adult Employment Program helps adults 55 and older prepare for and find work while paying them. Older adults get trained to use computers, look for work, write resumes, and more. Career counselors are also there to give advice.
Job training and placement for older adults
Older Adult Employment Program
Work | NYC Department of the Aging
The Older Adult Employment Program helps adults 55 and older prepare for and find work while paying them. Older adults get trained to use computers, look for work, write resumes, and more. Career counselors are also there to give advice.
Job training programs and resources from the City
WorkingNYC
Work | NYC Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (WKDEV)
WorkingNYC (https://working.nyc.gov/) is New York City’s front door to programs that help you prepare for and find a job. Find the programs that are right for you, figure out if you’re eligible, and learn about the next steps to apply.
Job training programs and resources from the City
WorkingNYC
Work | NYC Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (WKDEV)
WorkingNYC (https://working.nyc.gov/) is New York City’s front door to programs that help you prepare for and find a job. Find the programs that are right for you, figure out if you’re eligible, and learn about the next steps to apply.
Paid summer job experiences for youth
Summer Youth Employment Program
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
NYC youth who are 14-24 years old can get paid job experience and career exploration opportunities every summer
Paid summer job experiences for youth
Summer Youth Employment Program
Work | NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
NYC youth who are 14-24 years old can get paid job experience and career exploration opportunities every summer
Volunteering and skill-building for older adults
Silver Corps
Work | NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging)
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program operated through NYC Aging. It provides older adults with volunteer assignments at a partner organization. Participants are connected to training, and/or credentialing to secure employment.
Volunteering and skill-building for older adults
Silver Corps
Work | NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging)
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program operated through NYC Aging. It provides older adults with volunteer assignments at a partner organization. Participants are connected to training and/or credentialing to secure employment.
Volunteering and skill-building for older adults
Silver Corps
Work | NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging)
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program operated through NYC Aging. It provides older adults with volunteer assignments at a partner organization. Participants are connected to training, and/or credentialing to secure employment.
Volunteering and skill-building for older adults
Silver Corps
Work | NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging)
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program operated through NYC Aging. It provides older adults with volunteer assignments at a partner organization. Participants are connected to training and/or credentialing to secure employment.
