NYCHA Youth Tech CorpS
An intergenerational leadership development program that aims to give youth living in public housing critical technology skills and exposure to technology career opportunities while forming intergenerational connections.
Read the announcement of the program here and News 12 coverage.
Program Overview: The NYCHA Youth Tech Corps is an intergenerational collaboration that will help bridge the digital divide and bring technology projects to participating NYCHA developments throughout the five boroughs. Supported by a grant from the AT&T Foundation, the Public Housing Community Fund, in partnership with Soulful Synergy, developed the inaugural youth-centered technology program to provide comprehensive technology skills training to youth ages 16 to 24. Working alongside resident association leaders on projects that boost digital communication in their communities, youth become more tech-savvy, gain work experience, explore technology careers and tools, build relationships and networks, and access resources!
The program launched as a pilot on April 27, 2023 thanks to support from the AT&T Foundation. Charter Communications provided additional funding for 2024.
Who can apply:
Youth ages 16-24 and Resident Leaders from NYCHA Resident Associations.
Must be residents of NYCHA housing.
Youth participants and resident leaders must be able to attend the full program.
Each participant receives a $250 stipend upon completion of the program. Participants are supported throughout the program with MetroCards, refreshments and Chromebook laptops.
Next cohort began on March 6th at:
Queens Public Library Tech Lab at Queensbridge
10-43 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
In partnership with:
