Earn $4000 and $500 stipend for CUNY credits between November 2020 and May 2021
Work, Learn & Grow Updates
# of WLG slots: Approximately 35++
Applicants must be 16-19 years old and have applied to and/or participated in the Summer Bridge program
Important Programmatic Dates:
October 19th 2020: Application release
October 30th 2020: Application deadline
November 9th 2020: Program start (remote instruction)
November 17th 2020: First payroll commit
November 20th 2020: First payday
December 21st 2020: Internships begin
March 12th 2021: Program ends
Program Overview:
This year’s WLG program is exclusive to school-based model. It will consist of two components: firstly, an educational component, followed by an internship component. The educational component will consist of a CUNY course or STEAM program/non-credited CUNY course (three possible tracks, detailed below), which will run concurrently with provider-led supplemental content. Upon completion, students will be placed in internship opportunities (detailed below).
Education Component:
CUNY Program Tracks (15 hours total):
Youth that are on track for graduation but do not have prior participation in any college preparatory courses would be eligible for SD10 CUNY Course
Core competencies: self-assessment, decision making, communication skills, goal setting, cultural competence, independence, college resources, learning styles, study skills, time management, research skills, utilization of technology
Youth that are on track for graduation but and have taken and passed the SD10 CUNY course in the summer would be would be eligible for SD11 CUNY Course
Core competencies: self-assessment, decision making, communication skills, career awareness, career decision making, goal setting, employment preparation, cultural competence, interpersonal skills
Youth approaching graduation requirements would be eligible for alternative course instruction via STEAM programs or a non-credited CUNY prep course
Provider-led content (15 hours total):
Content specifics are to be determined but will be centered around college and career readiness and exploration
CUNY component and provider-led component will be implemented concurrently over the course of the first six weeks
Participants can earn a $450 stipend during the educational component of the program
Internship component (12 hours per week):
UAU is committed to the safety of students during this unprecedented time. With that in mind, we will prioritize creating more than enough remote opportunities. Remote opportunities will serve as a safety net, especially if circumstances dictate that in-person opportunities are not an option.
Going the remote route also creates the potential to find opportunities outside of the immediate geographic area
Participants can earn a $15/hour for 12 hours per week for 11 weeks (12/21/20-3/12/21)