If you've been impacted by the legal system, there are programs to help develop your job skills
As someone who is justice-impacted, you may be eligible for these programs that help you find work
Virtual Workforce1 Career Center System by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Now enrolling. Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more. Language access details are available. View this program to learn more.
Get help preparing for and connecting to a wide range of jobs across New York City. For Everyone, Justice-impacted individuals, Veterans.
NeON Works by NYC Department of Probation (DOP) and NYC Young Men's Initiative (YMI)
Now enrolling.
Professional support and stipends for young adults on probation or living in certain neighborhoods. For Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, Out-of-school youth, Youth and young adults.
Youth WRAP by NYC Department of Probation (DOP)
Young adults 14-26 who are justice-impacted can do community service and get a stipend. For Justice-impacted individuals, Youth and young adults.
Construction Pre-Apprenticeship by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Now enrolling.
Hands-on training in construction trades like carpentry and electrical. For Adults, Everyone, Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Public assistance recipients, Women, Youth and young adults.
Train and Earn by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Now enrolling. Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more. Language access details are available. View this program to learn more.
Short-term program for ages 16-24 who are not working nor in school. For Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Justice-impacted individuals, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Out-of-school youth, People with disabilities, Public assistance recipients, Veterans, Women, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
Green Applied Projects at Parks (GAPP) by NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks)
Now enrolling.
Paid work experience for young adults to implement a team project in City parks. For Justice-impacted individuals, Youth and young adults.
Work Progress Program by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Now enrolling.
This program provides internship opportunities to young adults, especially those who are out of work and out of school. For Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Out-of-school youth, Public assistance recipients, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
Commercial Driving Program by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Now enrolling.
This program prepares unemployed New Yorkers to work as commercial drivers. For Adults, Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, Public assistance recipients.
