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CUNY Prep (youth 16 - 19 years old)
2122 White Plains Road
Bronx, NY 10462
718-839-8862
CUNY Prep is an innovative college preparatory program that offers out-of-school youth an alternative pathway to college. CUNY Prep offers a full-time day program for students (ages 16-18) in which they take core classes in math, science, writing, and social studies and work to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma.
For more information visit:
http://cunyprep.org/sites/about/
Job Corps (ages 16 - 24)
1771 Andrews Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
718 - 731-7700
1-800-733-5627
Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.
At Job Corps, students have access to room and board while they learn skills in specific training areas for up to three years. In addition to helping students complete their education, obtain career technical skills and gain employment, Job Corps also provides transitional support services, such as help finding employment, housing, child care, and transportation. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.
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NYC DOE Alternative Middle Schools (over age 13 and have not completed 8th grade)
Alternative middle schools offer small class settings. The DOE offers several programs: ReStart Academy, New Direction’s Secondary School, and AIM Charter School.
For more information visit:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/other-ways-to-graduate/alternative-middle-schools
NYC DOE Transfer High Schools (ages 16-21)
If you are 16–21 years old and have dropped out of high school or fallen behind on credits, you can enroll in a transfer school to earn your diploma.
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