Jobs & Internships
Gain the tools you need to succeed. Our comprehensive, integrated, free Jobs & Internships programs will give you so much more than just a job placement. We’ll help you explore different career paths and gain the skills to help you find and keep the RIGHT job.
To learn more about the right program for your background and goals, view our program catalog below. All Career and Education services are available to young people ages 16–24.
***Locations vary depending on the program, as noted below. Some are based at our Manhattan Youth Center location in SoHo; some are based at our Bronx Youth Center location; and others are available in both locations.
Cultivating Paths to Growth & Success
Door youth member Kelsie shares her story of The Door's job training programs, intersecting support systems, and wraparound services that have helped her find a way forward to achieving her dreams.
The Academy
Location: Bronx Youth Center
The Academy Program provides enhanced services for young people with current or past involvement in foster care or ACS. Academy is embedded within The Door's existing education and career programs, allowing young people to access specialized supports while participating in their primary program.
Academy offers individualized therapy, parenting support, life skills development, resource navigation, and connections to critical resources. These services are designed to help young people build stability, strengthen family relationships, navigate adulthood, and achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
THE CUT—A Culinary Experience
Location: Manhattan Youth Center
THE CUT—A Culinary Experience, is a program offered in partnership with NYC Department of Labor, is a unique culinary experience offered at our Manhattan Youth Center for NYC residents ages 16–24. In 12 weeks, youth participants will:
obtain ServSafe Food Handlers Certification
gain real-world kitchen experience
complete a 150-hour paid internship
learn, practice, and earn
Program participants can earn up to $3,100, and the skills-building curriculum includes resume writing; career advancement coaching; effective communication training and practice; completion of necessary tax forms with Human Resources Department through onboarding; and lessons in kitchen safety, knife skills, cooking techniques, and more from a trained Chef Instructor.
Skillscape Career Training Program
Location: Bronx Youth Center
The Skillscape Career Training Program is a dynamic initiative that partners with Woodlawn Conservancy and Central Park Conservancy to provide hands-on training in Masonry, Landscaping, and Park Maintenance for 50 young people across the five boroughs. The program empowers and prepares participants with pathways to meaningful career opportunities.
Programs are in session twice a year, with Masonry and Landscaping at Woodlawn in February and Park Maintenance at Central Park in September. These 20-week programs include a hands-on paid internship, a 7-day comprehensive Bridge Program that prepares participants for the internship and develops the soft skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment opportunities. Participants will also receive OSHA-30 and 10-Hour NYC SST certifications, Omni Cards for transportation, job readiness workshops, and incentives for benchmarks achieved.
This opportunity is open to young adults ages 18-24 who have a high school diploma or GED, live in the 5 boroughs, are eligible to work in the U.S., and are ready to commit to an 8:00 am to 1:00 pm schedule working outdoors.
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Solar One Green Building Operations & Maintenance Training Program
Location: Bronx Youth Center
What if your next job wasn’t just about making a living but helping make the world more sustainable? As New York City works to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, skilled workers must keep buildings sustainable, efficient, and running smoothly.
The Advance & Earn Plus Green Building Operations and Maintenance program is your chance to discover and prepare for new careers in a fast-growing industry — building decarbonization. Earn a stipend of up to $750 while attending a five-week, hands-on training at Solar One, where you’ll learn how to build and maintain energy-efficient buildings and earn industry-recognized credentials, including the OSHA-30, 10-hour Site Safety Training and GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials Certificate. After the training, you’ll start a 250-hour paid internship and gain practical work experience to help you launch your career in NYC’s green economy.
To join the Advance & Earn Plus program, you must be an 18- to 24-year-old NYC resident who is/was involved with the ACS foster care system, juvenile justice system, or Family Assessment Program (FAP). Candidates must also have an HS/HSE diploma and be legally eligible to work in the US.
Interested in the program but don’t have a diploma yet? Reach out to us about our paid high school equivalency classes!
The program hosts two cohorts a year, starting in September and February. Space is limited, so please sign up for our next cohort today!
For more information, complete this form or contact Joey Rodriguez, rodriguezj@door.org.
This Way ONward
Location: Manhattan Youth Center
This Way ONward (formerly known as This Way Ahead) is an 8-week training program for young people ages 16–24 who want to gain a job and leadership skills or advance their existing skills, whether they are in, or out of school. With a coaching program and the partnership of retail company Old Navy, you’ll be setting yourself up for success.
Being part of This Way ONward will require participation in regular workshops led by both Door coaches and employees from our partner companies. You will learn about possible careers and work on the skills you need for future employment. Young people who successfully complete the training will have the opportunity to interview for a PAID 10-week Internship at an Old Navy store.
For more advanced young adults we will be offering, on a limited basis, a Direct-to-Hire model of programming which results in direct employment at Old Navy or other companies. This model entails a 4 to 5-week training commitment.
As members of This Way ONward, participants receive:
get access to numerous supportive services
modest stipends
additional internship or employment opportunities
This Way ONward training models run in multiple sessions throughout March to October. To join, you’ll need to attend an upcoming virtual information session.
Visit This Way ONward to learn even more about the program.
Train and Earn
Location: Manhattan & Bronx Youth Centers
The Train and Earn program is offered at both The Door’s Manhattan and Bronx Youth Centers. It is a sector-based program focused on the construction and healthcare industries.
Healthcare programs are located at the Bronx Youth Center.
Construction programs are located at the Manhattan Youth Center.
The program begins with a three-week work readiness workshop, followed by technical training that lasts 4 to 5 months, depending on the track selected. Participants gain the essential entry-level skills needed to secure a career in their chosen industry.
Program Benefits
Participants receive a professional career portfolio that includes a resume, cover letter, thank-you letter, and LinkedIn profile, along with transportation assistance, paid incentives, and a completion stipend.
After successfully completing the program, participants may have the opportunity to participate in a paid internship earning $18/hour for up to 150 hours (earnings subject to applicable taxes), allowing them to gain real-world experience in their chosen field.
Program Support
Participants receive individualized support throughout training and beyond, including:
1:1 Case Management
Career Coaching & Goal Planning
Job Placement Assistance
Tutoring Services
Housing, Healthcare, Mental Health, Benefits, and Legal Services
Up to one year of follow-up services after program completion to support continued education, employment, and career advancement
Training Opportunities
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Location: Bronx Youth Center
Participants earn:
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification
NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification
NHA Certified EKG Technician Certification
CPR/AED & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Location: Bronx Youth Center
Participants earn:
(PTCB) Pharmacy Technician Certification
CPR/AED & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
Location: Bronx Youth Center
Participants earn:
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assistant Certification
CPR/AED & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Contruction
Carpentry
Location: Manhattan Youth Center
Participants earn:
NCCER Level 1 Carpentry Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
10-Hour Site Safety Certification
Plumbing
Location: Manhattan Youth Center
Participants earn:
NCCER Level 1 Plumbing Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
10-Hour Site Safety Certification
Electrical
Location: Manhattan Youth Center
Participants earn:
NCCER Level 1 Electrical Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
10-Hour Site Safety Certification
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be 18–24 years old
Have a High School Diploma or GED
Be legally authorized to work in the United States
Be a New York City resident
Must meet income and other eligibility criteria
Ready to take the next step toward a career in healthcare or construction?
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General Hours
Bronx Youth Center: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Manhattan Youth Center: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm
Specific Programs
This Way ONward training runs in two sessions: March–June and June– October.
INFO SESSIONS:
Manhattan Youth Center: Tuesday–Thursday, 4:30pm & 5:30pm
The Cut—Culinary Workforce Training: The program, based at the Manhattan Youth Center, spans 12 weeks, Monday– Friday.
Workshops are scheduled in two phases:
1) working with a Career Advancement Coach, 3:30pm–6:00pm.
2) a kitchen phase, in which participants will be trained by our Chef during two possible shifts, 9:00am–1:00pm or 2:00pm–6:00pm.
For Questions
Advance & Earn—Woodlawn Preservation Training Program: Chris lannelli, ciannelli@door.org.
Train NYC Programs: Jeremy Nunez, JNunez@door.org
The Cut—Culinary Workforce Training: Latasha Stephens, Lstephens@door.org, call/text: 917-696-3758
The Academy: Shavaughn Stewart, sstewart@door.org