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AHRC New York City

Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

Participants receive 6 to 8 weeks of paid work readiness and occupational training in administrative work and data entry, followed by 150 hours of paid internship at a New York government agency.

The Train & Earn Government Program is in collaboration with The Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII Program), an initiative established in 2019.

Train & Earn Government Program Eligibility Requirements:
Train & Earn Government Program is for New York City residents that are high school graduates and between the ages of 16 yr old and 24 yrs old.

About the Program

The Train & Earn Government Program provides occupational training in professional administrative work and instruction in resume building, financial literacy, leadership, effective communication, interview preparation, and basic skills. Supportive services, tutoring, guidance and counseling, and follow-up services are included. Participants are paid $25 a day, up to $100 a week, in the classroom and $18 an hour during their internship. A Microsoft Office title certification and job placement assistance are provided upon completion of the program.

The program is operated in-person, Monday to Thursday. The classroom & office are located in Lower Manhattan.


We partner with the following government agencies to provide internship placements:

  • Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
  • NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services 
  • NYC Department of Consumer & Worker Protection
  • NYC Department of Housing & Preservation Development
  • NYC Department of Social Services
  • NYC Department of Transportation
  • NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
  • NYC Parks
  • NYC Schools
  • NY State Department of Heal and Mental Hygiene
  • NY State Department of Labor
  • NY State Office of Mental Health 
  • Southern District Courts of New York

How Do I Request Services?

Information for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and professionals wishing to make a referral for services is available by calling 212-780-4491 (TTY:711) or visiting our Request Services page.

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