YOUTH PROGRAMS
WLG - Work, Learn & Grow – Gain Work Experience & College Credit!
The Work, Learn & Grow (WLG) Program offers New York City youth (ages 16–20) a paid, 22-week opportunity to enhance their career readiness, explore postsecondary education, and gain valuable work experience. Participants may also have the chance to earn college credit by attending a CUNY course as part of the program.
Work, Learn, and Grow Employment Program
See if you qualify for Special Initiatives or CareerReady WLG below!
- College Readiness & Exploration – Learn about higher education pathways and opportunities.
- Earn College Credit – Gain valuable academic experience through a CUNY course.
- Skill-Building Sessions – Strengthen your career and professional development skills.
- Gain Work Experience – Develop real-world skills through paid employment.
- EARN MONEY! – Get paid while preparing for your future.
WLG Eligibility Requirements
Special Initiatives WLG Programming
To qualify, you must:
To qualify, you must:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 20 as of October 28, 2024
- Be enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
- Have participated in Special Initiatives SYEP 2024
- Be a NYC resident legally authorized to work in the U.S.
📌 If you qualify, contact your SYEP Provider for help with the application process!
CareerReady WLG Programming
To qualify, you must:
To qualify, you must:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 19 as of October 28, 2024
- Have participated in CareerReady SYEP 2024
- Be enrolled in a CareerReady-partnered high school
- Be a NYC resident legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Academy for Careers in Television and Film
- Astor Collegiate Academy
- Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching & Learning
- Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
- Bronxdale High School
- Business Of Sports School
- Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
- High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
- High School of Arts and Technology
- High School of Language and Innovation
- Long Island City High School
- Manhattan / Hunter Science High School
- Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
- Pelham Preparatory Academy
- Special Music School
- Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftmanship High School
- Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
- Urban Assembly School for Media Studies The
- Young Womens Leadership School Astoria
How to apply
📍 Location: 23-16 30th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: SYEP@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience, explore your future career path, and earn college credit!
Apply today and take the next step toward your future!
📞 Phone: 718-204-2325
📧 Email: SYEP@hanac.org
🕒 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience, explore your future career path, and earn college credit!
Apply today and take the next step toward your future!
Main Workforce Development or Youth Employment Office
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