Professional Development

Career Resources

Open NYC Civil Service exams, GED prep, and paid internships — vetted, organized, and updated weekly.

Civil Service Now NYC Three new exams open this month. Application fee waivers available — speak with a mentor at your next Saturday workshop.

Open & Upcoming Exams

Exam # Title Agency Opens Closes Fee Status
1001 Administrative Inspector Dept. of Buildings Jan 8, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 $68 Open Apply →
2050 Police Officer NYPD Rolling Continuous $40 Open Apply →
3110 Correction Officer DOC Feb 5, 2026 Feb 25, 2026 $60 Upcoming Apply →
4220 Sanitation Worker DSNY Mar 4, 2026 Mar 25, 2026 $68 Upcoming Apply →
5140 Caseworker ACS Jan 15, 2026 Feb 5, 2026 $82 Open Apply →
6300 Eligibility Specialist HRA Open Continuous $47 Open Apply →
7019 Traffic Enforcement Agent NYPD Jan 22, 2026 Feb 12, 2026 $40 Open Apply →
8505 Firefighter (FDNY) FDNY Apr 1, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 $54 Upcoming Apply →
Source: NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Dates verified weekly.

GED Prep

Free in-person and virtual tutoring. We cover the exam fee for every member who passes the diagnostic.

Start your prep →

Paid Internships

$18–$24/hr placements with city agencies and partner firms. Cohorts launch every quarter.

Browse openings →

Application Toolkit

• Civil Service exam study guide
• Fee waiver request template
• Resume builder (PDF)

DOE Hot Tip #1

Don't just look for "Teacher" titles. Focus on 'Administrative' or 'Support Services'—these roles hire faster and have massive growth potential.

DOE Hot Tip #2

Bring 10+ copies of your resume. Recruiters here often do on-the-spot screenings for several different departments simultaneously.

DOE Hot Tip #3

This is a "real" hiring pool. We've verified that the departments present have immediate budget clearance to fill these roles this month.

Community Impact

Relationships Matter.

Whether we are hosting in-person financial literacy sessions, facilitating virtual workshops, or attending the Clean Energy Annual Meeting to align training with opportunity—building real connections is at the core of everything we do.

"I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to you for welcoming our team into your school and allowing us the opportunity to present financial literacy... We truly value the chance to engage with the community and invest in the financial education of young individuals."

Richard K Collins

Branch Manager, Apple Bank (207th Street, NY)

Financial Literacy Workshop Virtual Workshops Clean Energy Event
Bronx Youth Lead Career Fair Flyer
Local Opportunity

Bronx Youth Lead: A Bronx Career Fair

Connect with employers ready to hire! Join us at Bronx Borough Hall to meet future employers, explore career paths, and take the next step toward your future. Designed for youth ages 16–24.

Date & Time Thursday, June 4 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Location Bronx Borough Hall (Rotunda)
851 Grand Concourse
Next-Gen Training

AI-Native Programs

We don't just teach you how to work. We teach you how to dominate the modern workforce using Artificial Intelligence.

AI Resume Mastery

Learn to use LLMs to optimize your resume for ATS scanners and human recruiters simultaneously.

Workflow Automation

Training on how to use AI tools to complete administrative tasks in half the time, making you invaluable.

AI Prompt Engineering

A specialized certification for our members to master the art of communicating with AI models.

Next-Gen Career Training

Pursuit AI-Native Program

An intensive 28-week, 630+ hour in-person program designed to equip you with the technical and AI-development skills required for modern roles. Participants build real-world portfolios and receive individualized job-placement support.

Program Start July 6, 2026
Deadline June 7, 2026
Schedule Mon-Thurs, 10 AM – 4 PM
Location Long Island City, NY
Eligibility: 18+ years old, annual income under $45K, and authorized to work in the U.S.
Pursuit AI Program Journey Roadmap

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