As part of our continuing efforts to create economic opportunities for East Harlem residents, SCAN hosted a Youth Job Summit this past October 8th at our Johnson Houses site, which drew over 100 community members between the ages of 16 and 24.

Thanks to the sponsorship and hard work of the Office of New York State Assemblymember Robert J. Rodriguez, the event featured an exciting range of employers, including Metropolitan Hospital, Mt. Sinai Hospital, the Office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Burlington Coat Factory, the New York Police Department, Artimus, Rite Aid, New Generation Internet Radio, Lettire Construction Corporation, TMA Security Training , Harvest Home Farmer’s Market, Sabor Borinqueno, the Office of the Comptroller of the City of New York, Scott M. Stringer, and non-profits organizations including, Fedcap, YouthBuild, Year Up and Positive Workforce.

Attendees were also provided with inspiration and advice from some local Hip Hop performers who have worked with SCAN for years, including, Will Traxx, Voice of Harlem, and Petawane/Boogie Black.