NYCHA Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES)

REES connects NYCHA residents to job training, education programs, financial counseling, and support for starting a business. Important details Through over 80 partner organizations, REES provides: Job training and education • NYCHA Resident Training Academy graduates can get jobs in construction, maintenance, pest control, and janitorial fields • NYCHA Clean Energy Academy graduates receive clean energy construction training and credentials to work in energy-efficiency and retrofit jobs • The NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program offers $1,000 to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees • Other offerings include high school equivalency classes, English language programs, and career training in technology, culinary arts, and sustainability Employment services • Resume writing and interview preparation • Job connections through 10 Jobs-Plus sites serving 39 NYCHA developments • Section 3 job opportunities Financial help • Financial counseling and debt reduction support • Credit-building services • Homebuyer education • Wealth-building support through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for Section 8 residents Business development • Support for aspiring entrepreneurs through programs focused on child care and food businesses • Business coaching and financial planning for startups How to apply Attend a virtual REES information session. • RSVP online for the next REES information session or call the REES hotline at 718-289-8100 To get connected to REES services, contact a provider near you . What you may need To apply, you'll need to show proof of who you are. This might include documents like: • driver's license • official photo ID How to get help Call the REES Hotline: (718) 289-8100 Email: REES@nycha.nyc.gov Visit: OpportunityNYCHA.org or the "Opportunity Connect" section of NYCHA's Self-Service Portal