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When temperatures drop below freezing, the New York City Department of Homeless Services calls a Code Blue. Should you see anyone at risk, especially a homeless individual, please call 311. The BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be dispatched to offer assistance.

BronxWorks food pantries operate on a client-choice model, allowing individuals to select the items they prefer. Distribution is based on family size to ensure appropriate support. We are appointment-based, and all clients must call the hotline (646.596.1316) on the designated call day to schedule an appointment. Appointments are issued on a first-call, first-served basis. Please note that some sites have limited availability, so we strongly recommend calling early, as appointments fill up quickly. Click here for a full list of BronxWorks pantry sites.

Youth Workforce Programs

BronxWorks Workforce Development is proud to offer a number of different job-readiness and training programs focused on youth, including GED prep classes. Starting a career is difficult at a young age; BronxWorks provides these services to make the adjustment to working life seamless.

Explore our services:

EXCEL Program

The BronxWorks EXCEL Program is designed for adults 18-24 without a high school diploma. The program has two components: Adult Literacy and Workforce Development.

The EXCEL Adult Literacy program offers daily GED prep classes that combine group and individual instruction to prepare participants to obtain their high school equivalency diploma. Participants must reside in the Bronx. Please contact us so we can best serve you!

If you are 25 or older and looking to receive your high school diploma, we do have limited opportunities available. Please contact us today.

The EXCEL Workforce Development program offers career training opportunities that offer a pathway for young adults ages 18-24 to discover a variety of employment options. Through skills training, computer skills, job placement, educational support, and career guidance, program participants can choose the area that most interests them. In addition, our services prepare young adults for the world of work, helping them to create resumes, prepare for job interviews, gain computer skills, and learn how to manage money. Call or email us to learn more.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) connects New York City youth ages 14-24 years old with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience for six (6) weeks each summer from July to August.

At BronxWorks, the SYEP program comprises three components: Career Ready (School-based SYEP), Career First (NYCHA-based SYEP), and Community (which is lottery-based).

Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center

1130 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456

2nd Floor

Contact:
ShaQuanna Cody-McGrew,
Program Director
SYEP@bronxworks.org

Phone:
718.508.3180

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Older youth participants ages 16-24 are assigned to worksites, including BronxWorks programs, and local businesses & organizations, such as New York Urban League, Summatime Studios, Ashley Stewart, and Eddington Security.

Younger youth ages 14-15 years are placed in project-based learning groups of 25-40 participants. The groups decide on a theme, such as civic advocacy, social justice, or environmental issues. The groups develop projects throughout the summer, giving young people an opportunity to learn, create, and express themselves on topics that they choose and are passionate about.

The 2025 SYEP Application is open January 21 – March 14. Click here to apply, or reach out to us for assistance. When you apply, select BronxWorks as your primary provider with PIN WPA749818.

Work, Learn, & Grow Employment Program

The Work, Learn & Grow Employment Program (WLG) is a New York City Council-funded initiative designed to build off the experiences gained in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). WLG provides enrolled participants of SYEP ages 16-21 and currently in school with career readiness training and paid employment opportunities for up to twenty-five weeks (25) from October to March.

Many young people are sitting in a classroom. They are al wearing blue healthcare scrubs and smiling at the camera.

Train & Earn Health Careers Program

The BronxWorks Train & Earn Health Careers Program is designed for young adults with a passion for helping others who are eager to start or advance their careers in community healthcare. The program provides access to training to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. This program is ideal for young people with limited work experience, or those with previous healthcare-related positions like Home Health Aide (HHA) or Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) caregivers.

The six-month program includes career development workshops, financial coaching, 12 weeks of medical theory and hands-on training, and a 150-hour paid internship. Participants earn valuable industry certifications, including:

  • MEDCA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • EKG (electrocardiogram) and Phlebotomy (drawing blood) Technician
  • CPR/AED Certification

Participants must meet the following requirements* to be eligible for this program:

  • 18-24 years old**
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Not currently enrolled in college
  • Unemployed
  • Interested in healthcare

Workforce Development Main Office

550 East 142nd Street
Bronx, NY, 10454

Contact:
Juliette Sanchez, Outreach and Retention Specialist
healthcareers@bronxworks.org

Phone:
917.886.2512 or 917.841.6148

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Additional services may be available for youth who are:

  • Pregnant or parenting
  • Experiencing homelessness
  • In foster care/aged out of foster care

*Please note that participants will need to pass a TABE test prior to acceptance into the program.

**Referral will be made for youth ages 16-17 who do not qualify for the program.

Recruitment is open now for classes starting in February 2026. Limited seats available!

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