Work, Learn & Grow Program

Apply Today: The Work, Learn & Grow program offers NYC youth between the ages of 16 and 20 enrolled in select high schools an opportunity to strengthen work-readiness skills, explore careers, and receive academic support-including guidance on postsecondary education and the potential to earn college credit. Attend a CUNY Course & Gain Work Experience with Our Work, Learn & Grow Program. Eligibility Requirements: All WLG participants must be a resident of New York City and legally allowed to work in the U.S. Check out the additional requirements to see if you qualify for CareerReady or Special Initiatives WLG! CareerReady WLG: Between the ages of 16 and 19, Enrolled in a public high school, Participant of CareerReady SYEP 2024. Special Initiatives WLG: Between the ages of 16 and 20, Enrolled in a high school/ high school equivalency program, Participant of Special Initiatives SYEP 2024. In the bottom left corner is the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development logo and a QR code is located to the right of it.

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The Work, Learn & Grow program offers NYC youth between the ages of 16 and 20 enrolled in select high schools an opportunity to strengthen work-readiness skills, explore careers, and receive academic support-including guidance on postsecondary education and the potential to earn college credit.

Attend a CUNY Course & Gain Work Experience with Our
Work, Learn & Grow Program

Eligibility Requirements

All WLG participants must be a resident of New York City and legally allowed to work in the U.S.

Check out the additional requirements to see if you qualify for CareerReady or Special Initiatives WLG!

CareerReady WLG

  • Between the ages of 16 and 19
  • Enrolled in a public high school
  • Participant of CareerReady SYEP 2024

Special Initiatives WLG

  • Between the ages of 16 and 20
  • Enrolled in a high school/ high school equivalency program
  • Participant of Special Initiatives SYEP 2024
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