Work, Learn & Grow

A 22-week paid school-year program run by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development for high school students ages 16 to 20 who took part in the Summer Youth Employment Program. Participants build work-readiness skills, learn about postsecondary education and can earn college credit, working up to 12 hours a week while school is in session and up to 20 hours during breaks. Students are paid local minimum wage by the City of New York.

Offered by NYC DYCD. Internship for high school students in New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Career, Business, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Work, Learn & Grow

When is the Work, Learn & Grow deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Work, Learn & Grow free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Work, Learn & Grow?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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