The Door’s career programs are currently recruiting! The first step to joining any of our programs is to become a Door member.
SoHo Programs
Work Readiness Customer Service
If you’re 16-24, out of work and not in school, we’ll train you and help you find a job! You’ll get:
- Job training for culinary and customer service careers
- 8 weeks of workshops
- 4 weeks of job search assistance with a job developer
- Experience in writing a resume, interviewing, understanding your finances, managing your stress, communicating professional, and managing the technology you need to be successful
For more information, contact Tatiana Skinner at tskinner@door.org or at 212-941-9090, ext. 3327.
Culinary Program
If you’re 16-24, out of work and not in school, we can get you on the path to an exciting career in the culinary industry. You’ll get:
- A paid internship
- A ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification
- Job placement when you finish
The deadline to apply is February 11. For more information, contact Tatiana Skinner at tskinner@door.org or at 212-941-9090, ext. 3327.
Bronx Youth Center Programs
HSE Program:
If you’re 16-24 and want your high school equivalency diploma, prepare to take the HSE exam with FREE classes from The Door Bronx Youth Center. We offer:
- Classes for ALL skill levels
- Onsite HSE Testing Center
- Incentives
- Job placement services
- Referrals
Rolling Admission
For more information, contact Jessica Randall at jrandall@door.org or 929-285-3198
YAIP Plus:
The Door Bronx Youth Center’s YAIP Plus is a PAID internship program for youth, ages 16-24, who are or have been in ACS’s foster care or the juvenile justice system and are not working or in school.
- Paid work readiness training
- Paid experience in a field of interest
- Mentoring and support
- Follow-up services to help you reach your goals
Next cycle start dates: November 5, 2018 and March 4, 2019
For more information, contact Naseera Ofori-Koree at noforikoree@door.org or 929-285-3188 or Joey Rodriguez at rodriguezj@door.org or 929-285-3177
EMT Bridge training program:
Are you 18-24 and interested in a career in the medical field? The Bronx Youth Center’s free EMT bridge program is for you! We offer:
- Free EMT training in partnership with Hostos Community College
- EMT-B Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver’s License
- Job assistance
- Incentives
CURRENTLY RECRUITING
Cycle starts October 29, 2018
For more information, contact Rasheem Palmer at rpalmer@door.org or 929-285-3190 or James Johnson at jjohnsonjr@door.org or 929-285-3172
TechBridge program:
The Bronx Youth Center’s TechBridge program is for 18-24 year olds that are interested in pursuing a career in information technology (IT). We offer
- Free IT training in partnership with Per Scholas
- A+ Certification
- Network+ Certification
- Job Assistance
- Incentives
CURRENTLY RECRUITING
Cycle start dates: September 4, 2018 and October 15, 2018
For more information, contact Bronx Youth Center at info@door.org or 929-285-3200 or 929-285-3190 or James Johnson at jjohnsonjr@door.org or 929-285-3172
Bridge-to-College program:
Are you 16-24 and interested in going to college? The Bronx Youth Center’s Bridge-to-College program is for you! We offer:
- Assistance with submitting and paying for college applications
- Help with completing and submitting FAFSA
- Preparation for CUNY Placement exams
- College tours
- Incentives and one-on-one support
CURRENTLY RECRUITING
Cycle start date: October 22nd
For more information, contact Joyce Paton at jpaton@door.org or 929-285-3191 or 929-285-3190 or James Johnson at jjohnsonjr@door.org or 929-285-3172
Woodlawn Preservation program:
Are you 18-24 and interested in a career in construction? The Bronx Youth Center’s Woodlawn Preservation Program is for you! We offer:
- FREE construction program in partnership with Woodlawn Cemetery
- OSHA Certification
- Scaffolding Certification
- Jahn Mortar Certification
Next cycle: Spring 2019
For more information, contact Talia Barzel at tbarzel@door.org or 929-285-3174 or Shamek Johnson at shjohnson@door.org or 917-232-4645
LEAP Initiative:
For individuals with contact with justice system, foster care, or homelessness and are enrolled in a bridge program (EMT bridge program, TechBridge program, Bridge-to-College)
- Get extra one-on-one support and incentives
- Follow-up support for 1 year
CURRENTLY RECRUITING
For more information, contact Victoria Brasher at vbrasher@door.org or 929-285-3185 or Nell Rainey at nrainey@door.org or 212-991-9090 ext. 3513
The Academy:
For individuals in any programming with foster care involvement at any point.
Receive support around foster care issues; incentives
CURRENTLY RECRUITING
For more information, contact Marsha Pervil at mpervil@door.org or 929-285-3200 ext 3527 or Shanieka Nelson at snelson@Door.org or 929-285-3189
