Get business training and resources for Section 8 housing residents

NYC Department of Small Business Services

Information Status

The NYC Dept. of Small Business Services offers help to NYCHA residents and income-eligible New Yorkers to start catering and childcare companies. It offers free training, one-on-one support plus help with licenses and finding a business location.

Starting a businessSector-based job training

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://www1.nyc.gov/.../business-pathways

Visit the link for more information and to sign up for upcoming information sessions.

Details

ADA Accessible

Yes

Accessibility notes

Applicants interested in childcare must be physically able to care for children that are not their own. For the catering program, applicants must be able to cook food in a kitchen.

Free

Yes

Earn Certificate

There is a possibility to earn licensing in catering and/or childcare industries.

Boroughs Served

Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Resident of New York City, NYCHA public housing resident or a NYCHA Section 8 voucher holder, Adults (18+)

Citizenship Requirements

No citizenship requirements

External Link:https://www.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/business-pathways