Jobs Plus is an employment program for working-age NYCHA residents. It helps participants find work and keep more of their earned income. Jobs Plus offers job-related services, help with finances, and community support.
- Jobs Plus is available at 27 NYCHA developments across 10 sites.
- Participants can also enroll in the Earned Income Disallowance (EID) program to prevent rent increases once they find a job or get a raise.
Who is eligible
NYCHA residents who are old enough to work and live in one of the 27 developments served can enroll in Jobs-Plus.
How to apply
To find out if Jobs-Plus is available at your NYCHA development and enroll, visit NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) website.
How to get help
- Visit the Jobs Plus website to learn more about the program.
- Call a Jobs Plus site near you for questions about a specific location.
Other Work Programs
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Paid summer job experiences for youth
Up to six weeks of paid experience for young people ages 14-24.
Train & Earn
NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Job training and employment for low-income youth ages 16-24
Job training, employment services, and prep to help you pass your High School Equivalency (HSE) tests. Available for youth who are not working nor in school.
Learn & Earn (formerly the In-School Youth Program)
NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
College/work-readiness in high school
Learn & Earn helps high schoolers succeed in school while preparing them for college and their careers.
Updated January 31, 2022