Work, Learn & Grow is a paid work-based learning program that runs from October 26th, 2026 to April 3rd, 2027. WLG offers high school youth ages 16 - 19 the opportunity to take a CUNY Course and earn CUNY college credit for stipend pay, and gain work experience while earning wages. Youth must meet certain requirements to participate.
Check your WLG application status and provider here: https://worklearngrow.yepsonline.org/
WLG 2026 - 2027
Requirements
Youth must:
Be between the ages of 16 and 19 on October 26th, 2026
Have been enrolled in SYEP 2026
Currently attend a CareerREADY High School
Have a minimum 65% Average (GPA)
Be legally allowed to work in the U.S.
Submit WLG required forms and documents
Spots are limited and youth are enrolled first come, first serve according to the forms and documents turned in.
HANAC CareerREADY
Partnered Schools
Academy for Careers in Television and Film
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
Bronxdale High School
Business of Sports School
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
High School of Arts and Technology
High School for Law, Advocacy, and Community Justice
High School of Language and Innovation
Long Island City High School
Manhattan / Hunter Science High School
Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
Pelham Preparatory Academy
Special Music School
Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School
The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
