GED Prep and Career Readiness Program

Job Description

AHRC NYC's Advance & Earn program is seeking young adults aged 17-24 looking to earn their GED and secure a paid internship position ($18/hr.). Internships are available across all five boroughs. The Fall session runs from September 2, 2025, to January 16, 2026.

Classes are held at 25 Victory Blvd, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, with a flexible schedule of 3-4 times per week. The program offers:

• The opportunity to earn your GED!
• Paid Internship in All Five Boroughs at $18/hour, Day Shift 15-20 hrs/wk., for up to 250 hours for HSE Track
• $240 Weekly Stipends for Pre-HSE Track
• Academic instruction to prepare for the GED exam
• Work readiness training
• Support to obtain needed services and benefits
• Job placement assistance
• Daily lunch and MetroCard
• In-person, small group sessions with individualized attention
• Industry credential attainment
• College and career preparation
• Counseling and social/emotional support

Qualifications

• Must be 17 to 24 years old
• Must live in any of the five boroughs of New York City
• Must be out of school and have no high school diploma
• Must be unemployed or working less than 25 hours per week
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

• Benefits: Professional development assistance, academic instruction to prepare for the GED exam, work readiness training, support to obtain needed services and benefits, job placement assistance
• Application Questions: Application questions will be sent as a template message by the recruiter once a person has applied.
• AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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