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Business Programs

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.

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: August 4, 2025
  • Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week)
  • Program duration: January 2026 – June 2026 (six-month program)

Program Experience

Returnship participants will be placed in one of NYCEDC’s core business functions—read more about the potential offerings below.

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Infrastructure

Learn the ins and outs of real estate development projects across NYCEDC’s industrial, commercial, and waterfront assets.

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Business Growth
& Innovation

Champion workforce initiatives and diverse entrepreneurship programs that bring innovative industries to NYC.

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External Affairs &
Community Engagement

Strategize and create content to tell the story of our projects across the five boroughs.

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Internal Business Operations
& Administration

Manage the day-to-day mechanics of our business, building processes and maximizing efficiencies.

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 between 18-months and two years as of August 2025
  • Are able to work full-time (35 hours per week) at NYCEDC’s offices for the entirety of the six-month program

Application Timeline

  • August 4, 2025: Applications open
  • September 8, 2025: Applications close
  • September – November 2025: Interviews
  • December 2025: Offers extended
  • January 5, 2026: Program start date
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the program.

Read the FAQ

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