WIOA at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences 
167-01 Gothic Drive 
Jamaica, NY 11432 

Phone: 929-510-8437

The Child Center of NY's WIOA Learn & Earn Program, funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), serves young people ages 16–21. Through academic support, workforce readiness training, and paid work experiences, participants build the skills and experience they need to succeed in higher education and future careers.

The program is grounded in The Child Center's commitment to positive youth development and the understanding that supportive adults, families, and communities are essential to adolescent success. We aim to strengthen each participant's connection to school, work, and community, as well as their development of leadership skills that will carry them beyond the program.

The Child Center of NY is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY: 800-662-1220.

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• Program Director: Michelle London michellelondon@childcenterny.org

• Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Services provided: 

  • Academic Guidance

    • College exploration, preparation, and campus trips

    • Opportunity for eligible participants to earn CUNY college credits while still in high school

  • Career Readiness and Life Skills

    • School year: Participants participate in DYCD's Learn & Earn Work, Learn & Grow (WLG) program, which provides paid work experience and college and career readiness activities.

    • Summer: Participants are encouraged to continue building their experience through the paid NYC Summer Internship Program (SIP), gaining hands-on work experience in professional settings.

    • Financial literacy

    • Community service opportunities

  • Follow-up Services

    • ​Continued support for 12 months after high school graduation

• Eligibility

  • Admission criteria: High school juniors and seniors enrolled in a New York City public school who meet income guidelines

  • Ages: 16–21

  • Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu

NDA at Queens School of Information, Research & Technology (QIRT)

8-21 Bay 25th Street, Room 149, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Phone: 917-579-7326

Clara Barton High School

901 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Phone: 718-636-4900 ext. 2184

The NDA program provides tutoring for teens two or more years below grade level in reading and/or math, and internships for those teens to tutor elementary school-age children. This allows struggling high school students the opportunity not only to improve their reading skills, but also to apply what they’ve learned, build their confidence, and give back to the community.

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Program Director:

•  Xavier Bishop, xavierbishop@childcenterny.org