New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC) Grant

The New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC) program aims to assist disconnected youth aged 16-25 in New Jersey who lack a high school diploma. It focuses on providing coordinated educational, training, and employment opportunities to foster sustainable career development. This initiative offers full-time education, counseling, and transitional services to help participants overcome barriers and acquire necessary skills. The first phase of funding will last 18 months, beginning on July 1, 2025, and concluding by December 31, 2026.

Purpose for Which Funds will be Used:
The purpose of the NJYC program is to implement a statewide coordinated service system designed to help disconnected out-of-school youth in New Jersey, ages 16-25, without a high school diploma, reengage in educational, training and employment opportunities for a sustainable long-term career development. NJYC will provide full-time, cohort-based education and service learning, individual counseling, and transition services designed to help Corpsmembers resolve barriers, obtain a High School Diploma (by way of equivalency exam) or other measurable skill gain, and transition to a qualified post-corps placement along an identified career pathway.
All funds must be fully expended by December 31, 2026. Each successive phase of the grant cycle is anticipated to begin on July 1st and will be contingent upon an approved continuation application for continued funding.