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UAM Partnerships

Felipe Pineda

Partnerships Coordinator

fpineda@schools.nyc.gov

(212) 501 1110 ext. 1835

At The Door, young people between the ages of 12 and 24 can access comprehensive services—health care, education, mental health counseling and crisis intervention, legal assistance, high school equivalency and college preparation services, career development, housing support, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals—all for free.

Expanding the Walls is a free program for teens enrolled in high school or GED program to learn about photography, history, and community. The program culminates with a celebration of the participants' work. Participants receive a $1000 stipend and a Canon EOS Rebel DSLR camera. Meetings will take place in-person!

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Applications are now open for the next cycle of Expanding the Walls. Applications are due on Friday, November 14, 2025 by 11:59 pm.

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Our programs provide sector-specific job training, internships, employment placement, and retention support. They adapt to an ever-changing labor market, focusing on career sectors that reflect the broadest range of employment options

Empowering LGBTQ+ people and building a strong community. New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center empowers people to lead healthy, successful lives. The Center celebrates diversity and advocates for justice and opportunity.

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School stress, relationships, friend drama—teen life can be a lot. So, your city is stepping up to give you mental health support. Now anyone 13-17living in New York City has access to Talkspace at no cost.

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What will you gain from this program?

A basic knowledge of animation and motion graphics
Portfolio-level work examples
Certification in Adobe After Effects
Career readiness skill development
Career pathway and placement support

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UAM OPEN HOUSE Events

DEC. 2

9:30AM - 11:00AM

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The Urban Assembly High School for Media Studies - 03M307
122 Amsterdam Ave * New York NY 10023 * (212) 501.1110

UAM Partnerships