GED Prep and Career Readiness Program

Job Description

AHRC NYC's Advance & Earn program is seeking young adults between the ages of 17-24, looking to earn their GED and be placed in a paid internship position ($18/hr). Internships are available in all five boroughs.

Enroll Now! The Fall Session starts September 2, 2025 through January 16, 2026. Participants without a high school diploma will take part in either the Pre‑GED instruction or GED preparation programs.

Classroom

Location:

25 Victory Blvd, 3rd Floor, Staten Island (a short walk from the ferry).

Class

Schedule:

3-4 times per week.

• Opportunity to earn your GED.
• Paid internship in all five boroughs at $18/hour, day shift 15-20 hrs/wk., for up to 250 hours for HSE Track ($240 weekly stipends for Pre‑HSE Track).
• Academic instruction to prepare for the GED exam.
• Work-readiness training.
• Support to obtain needed services and benefits.
• Job placement assistance.
• Daily lunch and Metro Card.
• In‑person, small group sessions with individualized attention.
• Industry credential attainment.
• College and career preparation counseling and social/emotional support.

Email our team at:
Advance

Visit our website:
www.ahrcnyc.org/services/work/preparing/advance-earn

Skim through our informational video to see if the Advance & Earn GED program aligns with your goals:

• Must be 17 to 24 years old.
• Must live in any of the five boroughs of New York City.
• Must be out of school and have no high school diploma.
• Must be unemployed, or working less than 25 hours per week.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Professional development assistance.
• Academic instruction to prepare for the GED exam.
• Work-readiness training.
• Support to obtain needed services and benefits.
• Job placement assistance.

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.