Students who have DACA status and are not ready to go to college, can't afford to go, or don't want to go, should consider the options below.
Public Service Careers with NYC Some careers with NYC do not require a college degree, but they do require that applicants pass specific exams given by the city. The list of exams can be found here. Check with each agency to determine the need for a college degree or credits.
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Apprenticeship
For a complete list of available trades in NYS, click here. How do I become an apprentice? |
Entry Level jobs
If you want to work, but going to college isn’t a good fit for you, consider getting an entry level job at a large company. Many companies hire high school graduates into basic positions. Look for jobs in retail or the service industry for the most opportunities. When starting out, you likely won’t make much more than minimum wage, but if you do well, you can typically rise through the ranks very quickly. In retail, you could move from hourly employee to shift supervisor, then even management. And being a retail manager can pay well – $40,000 or more in many areas of the United States. |
NYC Workforce1
Workforce1 is a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. We make strong matches for both candidates and employers by using a unique combination of recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to strengthen candidates’ employment prospects. YearUp Program The YearUp program combines hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships to prepare students for success in professional careers and higher education. It’s free of charge (in fact, you receive a stipend), but it requires strong motivation and a lot of hard work. |