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Rebuilding Futures Program

NYCEDC’s Rebuilding Futures Program is a paid, six-month returnship designed to support experienced professionals looking to return to the workforce after an extended absence.

Have a resume gap? Looking to restart your career? Through hands-on experience, skill-building, and a supportive community, Rebuilding Futures provides a path back to full-time employment within a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening New York City’s economy through inclusive growth, community investment, and sustainable development.

Whether your time was spent caregiving, pursuing personal goals, or navigating life transitions, Rebuilding Futures is here to support your next chapter.

Applications for our 2027 sessions are now live! Apply today.

What You'll Gain

As an NYCEDC Returner, you will:

  • Gain six months of on-the-job training alongside a diverse community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds
  • Access NYCEDC's robust network of resources, including professional development and learning sessions from a dedicated program team
  • Receive support and advocacy as you transition back into the workforce
  • Explore long-term career pathways at NYCEDC

Program Details

  • Application Launch: October 13, 2026
  • Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week)
  • Program duration: January 2027 – July 2027 (six-month program)

Program Experience

Returnship participants in the 2027 session will be placed in one of the following NYCEDC departments—read more about the offerings below.

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Marketing

Bring NYCEDC’s mission to life through storytelling! Create engaging content, support strategic marketing campaigns, and help showcase projects that drive economic justice across New York City.

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Human Resources

Champion NYCEDC’s greatest asset – our people! Partner with the Human Resources team to gain experience shaping the employee lifecycle and contributing to organizational initiatives.

Candidate Eligibility

We encourage you to apply if you:

  • Have at least five years of prior professional work experience
  • Have been out of the full-time workforce for at least 18-months as of October 2026
  • Are able to work full-time (35 hours per week) at NYCEDC’s offices for the entirety of the six-month program

Application Timeline

  • October 13, 2026: Applications open
  • November 3, 2026: Applications close
  • November – December 2026: Interviews
  • December 2026: Offers extended
  • January 4, 2027: Tentative program start date

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the program.

Read the FAQ

Connect with our talent community for more information, future opportunities, career events, and more.

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