Q&A
Work Progress Program (WPP) for young adults
1:26:46
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Council Member Ayala inquires about the Work Progress Program, which assists nonprofit organizations in providing internship opportunities to low-income young adults. Scott French provides current statistics on the program.
- 55 nonprofit organizations have expressed interest in participating in WPP for FY 25
- On average, WPP serves 1,455 young adults annually
Diana I. Ayala
1:26:46
The work progress program assists nonprofit organizations to provide beneficial internship opportunities to low income young adults in 05 boroughs in New York City.
1:26:57
How many nonprofits nonprofit organizations are current WPP Providers, and how many young people are placed in WPP internships annually?
Scott French
1:27:06
Sure.
1:27:07
So, currently, there are 55 nonprofit organizations.
1:27:11
That have expressed interest in participating in WPP for FY 25.
1:27:16
And on average, WPP serves 1455 young adults annually.