This youth page was compiled for you to explore career options, including a wide variety of occupations in government. Approximately 200,000 people work for the City of New York in over a thousand different jobs. Here's a look at some of the men and women who help make New York City America's greatest city. You will read about employees in occupations that are familiar to you, and some that are not so familiar to you.
Public service offers a great opportunity to make a difference.
As you will see from the employee profiles, these are some of the many unsung heroes, working behind the scenes to help make New York safer, cleaner and more efficient. There are many ways to get more information about careers that interest you. Ask your guidance counselor for more information, and you can always write to any City agency on NYC.GOV . To find out more about how to become a New York City employee, please visit our Employment Page or the Municpal Employees Opportunities Page. Youth 14-21 years old looking for a Summer job can apply for the Department of Employment's Youth Employment Program through May 25, 2001.