GROW YOUR OWN IS A 6-week, IN-PERSON program. IT is free for participants, and covers the costs of all mandated screenings, workshops, and tests.
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HEAR FROM PAST AND CURRENT GYO PARTICIPANTS ABOUT HOW THE PROGRAM HAS IMPACTED THEIR LIVES.
GYO combines hands-on experience in the classroom with professional development and exam preparation. Our intensive job-placement services help graduates find suitable positions at early childhood providers throughout the city.
REQUIREMENTS
A love for children
This is the most important requirement for participation in GYO. We expect applicants to enjoy being around young children and to preferably have some previous experience working with children.
Based on New York State and New York City regulations, applicants must also:
be legally eligible to work in the United States
be able to pass an NYC DOH background check
be English proficient and able to pass a standardized ELA exam
be at least 18 years old
be able to provide physical proof of your high school diploma, high school equivalent, or GED (but education level should not exceed an Associate’s Degree)
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Upcoming Trainings
September 23, 2024 to October 31, 2024 (At Capacity)
November 12, 2024 to December 20, 2024 (Manhattan and Bronx)
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and we will consider you for our next available training. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot in our training program. All applicants are required to undergo an interview process.
Manhattan location: 2212 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10035
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS
Bronx location: 1028 East 179th Street, Bronx, NY 10460
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS
MEET OUR GYO TRAINERS
Recruitment, training, and job placement is facilitated by our talented Workforce Coordinators:
Shayquana Elliott Cordes
Workforce Coordinator
Sharifa Cohen
GYO Trainer