John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity

• Free training program for justice-involved people. Curriculum teaches entry-level skills used in addition to lived experience for a career of helping others.
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• Program benefits include:
• Upon completion, awarding of a Navigator Certificate in Human Services and Community Justice
• Career planning
• Help applying to college
• Rap sheet clean-up

• Open 24/7

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  • Read more online
  • Contact [email protected] for more information
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  • Eligibility includes:
  • Valid New York State ID
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Lived experience in the criminal legal system
  • Currently employed in an entry-level human services position (e.g., peer mentor, community navigator, credible messenger, violence interrupter, outreach specialist, or reentry specialist) or seeking employment in human services
  • Is stable in the community and has the ability to commit to full attendance and participation
  • Has basic technology skills (prospective students who need an introduction to technology are encouraged to enroll in the Institute’s Tech 101 program)
  • Complete an online application and in-person interview

• Requires valid New York State ID

  Requires minimum high school degree or equivalent

  Requires basic technology skills

  Requires online application and in-person interview

  Age requirement: 18+

• College preparation program for justice-impacted people
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• Services include:
• Academic counseling
• Support with enrollment and financial aid applications
• Peer mentoring
• Workshops
• Professional development opportunities
• Community building events
• 10-week College Exploration (CE) course

• Open 24/7

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  • If you are interested in joining, please fill out the interest form
  • Contact [email protected] for more information

• No documents required

  People of all ages are welcome

Year-round enrollment at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) in Harlem for people impacted by the justice system.
Services include:
• High School Equivalency diploma earning
• Help with college applications
• Workforce training
• Case management for housing, employment, and public benefits

• Open 24/7

• Contact [email protected] for more information

• No documents required

  Age requirement: 18+