New York Center for Interpersonal Development is a contractor with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and provides educational and occupational training to out of school youth under the Workforce Investment Act. New York Center’s OSY program, ACE (Achievement in Career and Education) affords young people aged 17-21 the opportunity to earn their GED and obtain occupational training. ACE staff collaborates with the Office Continuing Education and Professional Development at the College of Staten Island to offer these services. In addition, participants receive work readiness training and higher education preparation in order to ensure their success after completing the ACE Program. GED students attend class on campus at CSI while receiving intensive case management and counseling services from New York Center staff.

In addition, youth who have graduated high school but are not in college or working may apply for our internship program. This program is designed to offer a short term work experience and build upon our students’ skills and abilities. Participants registered for our internship program are eligible to complete the National Retail Federation’s Customer Service Credential which will strengthen their skills in high demand customer service fields.

All participants receive one year of follow up services upon completion of program services.

Eligibility requirements apply to all participants including:

Out of school:
Drop out or graduated with documentation

Out of work:
Not working or working part time/minimum wage

Low income:
Based on governmental levels of income

New York state resident legally able to work in the USA

Facing a barrier to employment or education- basic skills deficient, pregnant or parenting, disability, youth offender

ACE Stats

For registered participants from 7/1/06 - 6/30/09

72% of our students have attained their GED - this is 100% of the students who took the test.

For registered participants from 7/1/09 - present (40) with a max enrollment of 60

10 have already attained their GED; the rest are still attending class.

50% have begun paid internships

15 students are enrolled in CNA class

10 are beginning Hospitality training (will bring enrollment to 50)

Employment

52% of program participants are workin25% are enrolled in college

3% are in the military (Army and Navy)

78% of ur participants are actively involved in school or work.

The remaining % includes students waiting test results, and students still in GED class.

Schools Include: College of Staten Island (CSI), Hostos, McCallister, Sanford Brown, Apex Tech, Pul Mitchell Institute.

Employment Includes: Pratt Industries, Best Buy, Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, Shop Rite, Path Mark, Security, Verizon.

Internships Include: Wagner College, Allstate, Child Care and Staten Island Youth Court, Everything Goes Book Cafe', WineLife, Health Tax, Hilton Garden Inn/Hampton Inn and Suites, Clove Lakes rehabilitation Center.