NYCHA residents

Join a program that helps NYCHA residents connect to work and develop their talent for the workplace.

Programs

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)

Jobs-Plus offers employment assistance, financial counseling, and other related supports.

• Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training, Career services
• Duration and Length The schedule differs by program site.
• Support Provided Financial Counseling

Get paid to work on sustainability initiatives

Green City Force by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

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

• Services Provided Internships and fellowships
• Duration and Length 6 months, full time
• Support Provided Unlimited monthly Metrocard, uniform, education grant, and other support.

Train for a high paying career in tech

Tech 51 by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

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

• Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training
• Duration and Length 12-15 weeks or 12 months, full time

Community Health Opportunity with Americorps

NYCHA Health Corps by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

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

• Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training, Internships and fellowships
• 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.

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)

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

• Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training
• Duration and Length 8 weeks, in-person or virtual

Janitorial job training for NYCHA residents

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

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

• Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training
• Duration and Length 4 weeks, full-time

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Opportunity NYCHA has information about education and work programs available to NYCHA residents.

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