Youth Programs
JOB PREPARATION AND PLACEMENT
JobNet
163-18 Jamaica Avenue, 7th Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Ph: 347-571-2441
Fax: 347-571-2449
- Senior Project Director: Paulette Diggs, LCSW spotlight
paulettediggs@childcenterny.org - Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 AM- 6 PM, Thurs: 10-8 PM
- Services provided: Vocational program for young adults, aged 16-21, who have problems with academics, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, legal issues, home or family life. Program offers GED preparation, vocational assessment, job readiness workshops, paid internships, job placement, computer training and supportive counseling.
- Special services: Jobnet offers a 6 week job training workshop. Participants are paid a stipend after completion & then placed in an Internship to earn $7 per hour
- Ages accepted: 16-21
- Admission criteria: Must be between the ages of 16 and 21 and have serious emotional and/or behavioral issues. Must be assessed for a clinical diagnosis or have current evaluation & physical
- Languages spoken: English, Spanish
- Public Transportation: Subway—J or E to Jamaica Center, F to Parsons Blvd, Buses—Q6, Q44, Q20 A/B, Q24, Q111, Q6, Q8, Q9, Q41
WIA In-School Youth Program
115-15 Sutphin Blvd.
Jamaica, New York 11434
Ph: 718-322-4953 X222
Fax: 718-659-1405
- Assistant Program Director: Patty Cui pattycui@childcenterny.org
- Hours: Late aftenoons, early evenings
- Services provided: Individualized tutoring, SAT and Regents preparation, career and higher education awareness, paid internship opportunities and summer youth employment
- Ages: 16-18
- Languages: English
- Public Transportation: Subway—E or J to Jamaica Center, Buses—Q56, Q44, A20A/B, Q111, Q24, Q6, Q8, Q9, Q41
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