Mayor Adams announces CRMYA program to connect 3,000 students with paid multi-year apprenticeship

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks have announced the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) program that will connect 3,000 students across more than 50 schools with paid multi-year apprenticeships.

Disclosing this in a statement on Monday September 12, 2022, Adams explained that the program will place approximately 500 students in apprenticeships at companies focused on New York City finance, technology, and business operations by the end of 2023.

He added that student apprentices will earn between $15 and $25 an hour as an entry level wage.

“Passion and purpose are key ingredients to put our students on a path to prosperity and success,” said Mayor Adams.

“Classroom learning plays an important role, but our students have so much to gain from real world, hands-on experience.

“Combined with the fact that too few of our kids graduate without plans for employment or further education, internships and apprenticeships are a critical tool to ready our young people for success,” NYC Mayor added.

He stated further that the Student Pathways to Economic Security Initiative will provide students with the tools to develop their interests and put them on a road to financial independence.

He stressed that the initiative will connect some largest employers to the next generation of leaders.

Speaking about the initiative, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives, Sheena Wright, commended Mayor Adams administration.

He said, “This is a historic expansion of career connected learning that highlights the strength and importance of public-private partnerships.”

“The Adams administration is committed to ensuring every New York City student graduates high school with a path that leads to financially secure and independent lives,” he added.

New York City Councilmember Robert Holden commended the initiative, stressing that the youth are the greatest resource.

“I applaud Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks for this new public-private partnership to bridge the gap that often exists between academic education and real-world experience,” he said.

CRMYA is part of Student Pathways, a historic expansion of career-connected learning opportunities for New York City public school students.

The Pathways initiative is focused on putting each student on a path to a rewarding, engaging career, as well as financial independence and long-term economic security — the North Stars of the Adams administration.