Applications Now Open! | #NYSPhase4

So, What’s the Deal With NYS?
Short version: it’s a government gig that takes young people, gives them real skills (not just random theory from textbooks), and drops them into actual communities to do some good. Folks who’ve done it before? Yeah, they walked out with way more confidence, new friends, and a pile of skills that actually help you land a job—or, heck, start something of your own.

Each phase has leveled up, and this one? It’s looking stacked.

What’s Cooking in Phase IV?
They’re not playing around this time. Look at this lineup:

– Training’s gone beast mode: digital know-how, how to hustle as an entrepreneur, even climate stuff and how to handle yourself in government jobs.
– Stipends are bigger. No more surviving on vibes and instant noodles.
– More places to actually work: clinics, schools, farms, you name it.
– When it’s over, they’ll help you find a job or help you get that side hustle off the ground.

Why Bother?
Look, you could just sit around and hope something falls into your lap. Or you could grab this shot at:

– Real-deal training (not just PowerPoints, promise)
– Doing work that actually makes a difference
– Getting mentored by people who’ve been there, done that
– Finding your voice as a leader (plus, you might just surprise yourself)

Alright, How Do You Apply?
Easy. Hit up the official NYS portal online. Have your national ID ready, dust off those academic papers, and write a little something about why you give a damn. That’s it.

Don’t sleep on this—Phase IV’s only rolling around once.