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Find work through one of these programs as a NYCHA resident

Job services for NYCHA residents

Jobs-Plus by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) and NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Now enrolling.

Jobs-Plus offers employment assistance, financial counseling, and other related supports. For Adults, NYCHA residents.

  • Services Provided Help with finding work, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length The schedule differs by program site.
  • Support Provided Financial Counseling
Learn more about Jobs-Plus

Get paid to work on sustainability initiatives

Green City Force by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

Now enrolling.

Work within NYCHA communities to grow and distribute fresh produce, build sustainable green infrastructure, and reach residents with sustainability programs. For NYCHA residents.

  • Services Provided Internship or short-term job
  • Duration and Length 6 months, full time
  • Support Provided Unlimited monthly Metrocard, uniform, education grant, and other support.
Learn more about Green City Force

Work full-time in the public sector

NYCHA Health Corps by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

For NYCHA residents age 18+ with a high school diploma or HSE. For Adults, NYCHA residents.

  • Services Provided Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length More than a year.
  • Support Provided Living stipend, reimbursed travel, higher education grant, childcare, health coverage, PTO, and student loan forbearance and interest payment.
Learn more about NYCHA Health Corps

Construction training for NYCHA residents

NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA): Construction Training (NYS Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship program) by City University of New York (CUNY) and NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

Now enrolling.

The Construction track of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) prepares NYCHA residents for entry level opportunities and apprenticeships in the construction industry. For Adults, NYCHA residents.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length 8 weeks, in-person or virtual
Learn more about NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA): Construction Training (NYS Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship program)

Janitorial job training for NYCHA residents

NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA): Janitorial Track by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

Now enrolling.

The janitorial track of the NRTA trains NYCHA residents in housing caretaker services and helps graduates find related employment. For Adults, NYCHA residents.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length 4 weeks, full-time
Learn more about NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA): Janitorial Track

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