Construction TABE sessions began in July!
Program selection is competitive and sessions fill up very quickly! If you are interested in applying, register for a TABE exam today! The NRTA aims to prepare residents for long-term success and provides job placement opportunities. REES works with successful graduates of the Academy with job placement assistance by providing jobs with career paths.
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If you are 18-21, you can enroll in Pathways to Graduation (P2G) and work towards your high school equivalency diploma. The program is free and located in all five boroughs.
Referral Centers for High School Alternatives are open to all high school aged students who are looking to continue their education. Located in each borough, Referral Centers will help you navigate your options and find the best pathway to a diploma.
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A lot of people get help getting ready for tax season and preparing their taxes. But it’s not a bad idea to have some tips on what to do after your taxes have been filed, especially if you received a refund. Here are some tips:
- Pay off high-interest debt
- Pay off the debt you have with the lowest balance to eliminate it completely
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NYCHA’s Department of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) is partnering with Year Up New York by recruiting young residents for their September 2014 class. Year Up provides yearlong training and corporate internships for young adults interested in professional careers in Business and Technology. Year Up alumni earn $35,000 a year on average and over 84% of YEAR UP graduates are working and/or in college within six months.
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In September of 2012 NYCHA launched a powerful online database to make resident referrals faster and more convenient. The automated process refers residents to local service providers that REES partners with to leverage the best resources in their community. Now when residents see their Housing Assistants for any reason, they can be referred to local providers for adult education, employment training, financial counseling or business development services that put them in control of their financial future.
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