The Work, Learn and Grow Employment Program (WLG) is a New York City Council-funded initiative designed to build off of the experiences gained in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). WLG provides 2016 SYEP participants who are between the ages of 14 - 24 and currently in-school with career readiness training and paid employment opportunities for up to twenty-five weeks from October to April.
WLG career readiness training will focus on such topics as career exploration, financial literacy, conflict resolution, resume/cover letter development and opportunities to continue education and social growth. Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online during the application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program.
The next application cycle will begin at the end of this month. For more information visit, nyc.gov/dycd.