SYEP Deadline Extended

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) application deadline has been extended! Young people between the ages of 14-24 are eligible to apply for career exploration and paid internship opportunities. Get a head start on the career of your dreams or learn about new jobs you didn’t know were out there.

If you are interested, reach out to your CLNY social worker to help you apply. Applications are now due this week on Friday March 13th, so don’t miss out!

FYCSI Benefits Program

The Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) has resources available to support former foster youth who are currently enrolled at a CUNY or SUNY school.

Funding can be used to cover tuition and fees, transportation, books and school supplies, tutoring and more!

If you are interested, reach out to your CLNY social worker and they can assist you with completing and submitting a consent form. Upon submission you should also follow up with your school’s financial aid office.

Upcoming Job Events

Free Tax Prep

Tax season is upon us…But thankfully there are many free tax prep services available to New York City residents. You are eligible if you make less than $97,000/yr (with children) or less than $68,000 (single).

You can find find a list of all the documents you need to file your taxes and a complete list of free tax prep sites using the links below.

Recipes

Pesto Chickpea Salad

Instructions

~10 min

Serves 4

1. Place minced onions in a bowl. Cover with cold water and allow to soak at room temperature.
2. Combine mayonnaise, pesto, lemon juice, and pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add chickpeas and parsley.
3. Drain onions and pat dry. Gently fold onions into salad mix. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve as is or lightly mash chickpeas. Enjoy!

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