Youth Services

The Department of Employment and Training

Services: The Department of Employment & Training offers many free services to youth 14-24 years of age to help find and learn about employment and career opportunities, finish your education, or develop a career plan for future work success. The following services are available to youth ages 14-24: Summer Youth Employment Program, Youth Service Navigator, In School & Out of School Development Programs, Youth Certificate of Employability.

Phone Number: For further information contact: Andre Leppanen at 518-270-2883

Address: 1600 7th Ave, Troy NY 12180

Website: Rensco

VOYA: Youth Power

Services: VOYA (Voices of Youth Advisors) is the youth advisory council to Rensselaer County. As a part of VOYA you become a part of the YOUTH POWER! network, the New York State network of young people who have been labeled and who are seeking change.

Phone Number: For general questions: 518-432-0333 or ypinfo@ftnys.org

Address: 737 Madison Ave, Albany NY 12208

Website: Youth Power

Acces VR

Services: Assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation and career development.

Phone: (518) 473-8097

Address: 80 Wolf Rd #200, Albany NY 12205

Website: ACCES-VR

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Services: Get help, Make a difference, Join a local chapter, Become and Advocate, Attend events, Learn the facts.

Phone Number: AFSP Capital Region Community Contact: Sandra Goldmeer- Phone: 518-791-1544 Email: sgoldmeer@afsp.org

Website: AFSP