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Runaway & Homeless Youth


Train & Earn

Train & Earn (formerly the Out-of-School Youth Program) is a career pathways program that provides comprehensive job training and employment services, along with support services needed by participants to find a permanent job, obtain their high school equivalency if applicable, and access postsecondary education and training. Train & Earn is for youth and young adults aged 16–24, who are not working and not in school, and meet certain eligibility requirements.

Enrollment Dates

Enrollment is ongoing – some providers operate in cycles. Please check with your local program.

Program Requirements

Age 16 - 24

Not attending school

Must meet income and other eligibility criteria

Must be a New York City resident

Additional Information

Must be able to work lawfully in the United States to participate in paid work experiences

For more information, call DYCD Community Connect at 1-800-246-4646.

TRAIN & EARN ELIGIBILITY

Train & Earn providers assist applicants in determining eligibility for their programs.

A. 16-24 years old at eligibility determination,

and

B.

Not attending

or

enrolled

in secondary or for-credit postsecondary school at eligibility determination

and

C. At least one of the following apply:

School Dropout;

or

Youth who (a) received HS Diploma/equivalent and

(b) is low-income

and (c) is Deficient in Basic Literacy Skills or is an English language learner;

or

Required to attend school but has not attended for at least the most recent complete school year’s calendar quarter’;

or

Homeless or Runaway:

or

In foster care or aged out of foster care;

or

Pregnant/Parenting;

or

Subject to the juvenile or adult justice system;

or

Has a disability;

or

Requires additional assistance to complete an educational program, or to secure and hold employment (must also meet low-income definition)

Low Income Definition

A. Family income at or below 100% of poverty line or 70% lower living standard

or

B. Meets one of the following criteria

Customer receives or is a member of a family that receives (currently or in the past six months) one of the following: TANF, SNAP, SSI, or other public assistance;

or

Foster Child;

or

Homeless;

or

Dropout

Not attending School but NOT a Dropout

Offender

Youth Parent

Disabled

Lives in a high poverty census tract.

Work Status: Authorized to work in U.S.

Selective Service: If male, Selective Registration

Click here to access a list of Train & Earn providers

*The Department of Youth and Community Development is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.