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Learn & Earn

College and job prep for juniors and seniors in high school

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What this program is

Learn & Earn is a year-round program for high school juniors and seniors at risk of dropping out of school. The program provides academic support, college application assistance, work readiness training, service-learning, and leadership activities, as well as a paid six-week summer internship.

Who can get it

You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions:

Are you between 16 - 21 years old?
Are you an NYC high school junior or senior?
Do you have a social security number?
Can you legally work in the US?
Are you registered for selective service, if you're an eligible male?
Do you meet one of these requirements?
You or someone in your household gets cash assistance or SNAP (food stamps)
You are a homeless or runaway youth
You are a foster care youth or have aged out of the foster care system
You are involved in the justice system
You are pregnant or a parent
You have a disability. Learn & Earn will look at your own income (not your family's) to see if you are eligible.
Is your households income at or below the amount shown in this chart?

Household size

Yearly income

$15,650

$21,150

$26,650

$32,150

$37,650

$43,150

$48,650

$54,150

For each additional person

add $5,500

Heads up

There are Learn & Earn programs in each borough. Each program may have different age and eligibility requirements.
Enroll between September 1st - 30th.
You need a social security number and must be able to work legally in the U.S.

How to apply

Call DYCD Community Connect at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 to apply.
You can also go to the Discover DYCD website (https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public), select jobs & internships, and search for "Learn & Earn".

Online

Find a program on Discover DYCD website (https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public) by selecting jobs & internships, and searching for "Learn & Earn".
Contact a program near you for more information.

By phone

Call DYCD Community Connect at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 to apply.

What to bring

To apply for Learn & Earn, you will need to prove the following:

Your identity and date of birth
Where you live
Your family's income

Get help

800-246-4646

Visit the Learn & Earn page (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/in-school-youth-isy.page) on DYCD's website to learn more.

Visit the website

Visit the Learn & Earn page (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/in-school-youth-isy.page) on DYCD's website to learn more.

Call 311

Ask for assistance with the Learn & Earn program.

Places to get help (16)

Authoritative city directories list these locations as delivering this program.

Abraham Lincoln (K410)
2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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August Martin High School
156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica · Queens
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bronx Lab School (11x265)
800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx · Bronx
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bronx Leadership Academy II High School (07x527)
730 Concourse Village West, Bronx · Bronx
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Channel View School For Research (27q262)
100-00 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway · Queens
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Chinese American Planning Council Inc
165 Eldridge Street, New York · Manhattan
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 80% confidence
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Family Health Center Bushwick High School
400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Far Rockaway Hs Clinic
821 Bay 25 Street, Far Rockaway · Queens
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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George Washington High School
549 Audubon Avenue, New York · Manhattan
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, And Research Occupations High School) (07x259)
455 Southern Boulevard, Bronx · Bronx
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Julia Richman High School
317 East 67 Street, New York · Manhattan
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Port Richmond High School (31r445)
85 St Josephs Avenue, Staten Island · Staten Island
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No direct number is published for this location — NYC 311 can help you confirm details or find other contact options.
This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Source and last updated

Source: NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
Agency: NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Updated: Source: May 24, 2025 · Synced August 18, 2026

How we verified this

Source record ID: P028en · S2R028

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