Connect with high school juniors and seniors for your short-term jobs and internships at no cost to you.
Employers can hire Learn & Earn participants for short-term jobs and internships. Students are matched into roles based on their age, skills, and interests and paid directly by the City of New York.
Learn & Earn is a career exploration and academic support program for high school juniors and seniors. We provide students with:
You can host Learn & Earn participants at no cost; students are paid local minimum wage directly by the City of New York. Your company has an opportunity to fill short-term jobs and internships while directly contributing to a young person’s academic and early career success.
Our program focuses on serving youth and communities citywide, especially those who live in neighborhoods most affected by violence, residents of public housing, students with disabilities, and young people in the foster care system. Connecting with these diverse and talented New Yorkers helps you continue to build a workforce that reflects our communities and enables your company to engage as a leader with the next generation.
Interested employers should contact the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development at least eight weeks prior to the start of the internship cycle. Learn & Earn spring internships run from February through June and summer internships from July through August.
Learn & Earn is a work-based learning opportunity for high school juniors and seniors who are exploring their early career options. Many participants have skills in areas such as Microsoft Office or social media and receive professional and technical development opportunities from our program. When submitting a worksite application, please identify preferred skills or experience for your company’s roles.
Learn & Earn participants can work in the following occupations:
Learn & Earn can benefit employers who are interested in the following:
Employers large and small can participate in Learn & Earn. Jobs and internships can take place across the five boroughs or remotely. Students are typically placed with companies and organizations near their school or home.