Career services and employment programs for African Americans and underserved NYC residents. Services include job placement, skills training, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Located at 204 West 136th Street, New York. Appointment required — visit nyul.org/employment or call Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Free services for qualifying participants. Also offers economic inclusion advocacy and entrepreneurship resources.
Small Business Administration NYC Metro District Office providing free business counseling, SBA loan programs, government contracting assistance, and business development resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Located at 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3100, New York. Visit sba.gov/district/metro-new-york or call Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. Also serves the Long Island and Hudson Valley regions.
Free one-on-one business mentoring and workshops for NYC entrepreneurs and small business owners. 80+ volunteer mentors with expertise across industries. NYC offices in Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn — 2024 Northeast Chapter of the Year. Call (646) 560-2066 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York. Schedule a free mentor session at score.org/newyorkcity. Email score-nyc-marketing@scorevolunteer.org.
(646) 560-2066 · 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278
Free one-year career development program for young adults ages 18–29 in NYC. Six months of technical and professional skills training followed by a six-month paid corporate internship in tech, finance, or business operations. Located at 55 Exchange Place, Suite 601, New York. Call (857) 284-6200 or visit yearup.org to apply. No cost to participants. Most graduates earn $50,000+ after program completion.
(857) 284-6200 · 55 Exchange Place, Suite 601, New York, NY 10005
Free transitional employment program for people with criminal records in NYC. Provides immediate paid transitional work crews, individual job coaching, and permanent job placement assistance. Located at 32 Broadway, Suite 601, New York. Call (212) 422-4430 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Open to individuals recently released from jail or prison. Employment begins quickly — typically within days of enrollment for qualifying participants.
(212) 422-4430 · 32 Broadway, Suite 601, New York, NY 10004