Every Program
Begins a Story
Two distinct pathways, each designed to meet participants where they are and equip them with the tools to write their own next chapter.
Our programs support system-impacted youth and adults in building the digital skills, confidence, and community needed to thrive in today's world. Led by instructors and mentors who reflect our participants' lived experiences, our programs blend creative expression, technical training, and social-emotional learning. We offer programming in person at our location as well as across New York City and virtual upon request, creating safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive spaces where participants can explore their interests, develop new skills, and prepare for meaningful careers. Every program is designed to restore dignity, build agency, and open doors to long-term opportunity.
T.RAP
This free creative workforce program blends music production, songwriting, recording, civic engagement, and digital literacy with social-emotional learning and career readiness. Participants earn milestone-based stipends as they build practical skills, create original music, strengthen their confidence, and explore pathways to future education and employment.
"Before joining Emergent Works I was pretty stagnant with my music career. But when I joined the program I saw how I can use my creative side to open the doors to places I have never been to. The highlight of being in the program was learning how I can apply my artistry in a studio session and it really set foot in me. It created a confidence in me to break down any barriers and just go for it." — Julius, T.RAP GraduateRead Full Story → Apply
TECK
This free 12-week virtual and individual mentorship program connects participants with industry professionals who provide one-on-one support in digital literacy, coding, UI/UX, and tech career exploration. Participants meet with their mentor once a week to build real skills, complete portfolio-ready projects, and gain the confidence in the digital landscape.
"The EW experience was amazing, it gave me a complete connection of my technical skills, with being able to speak to teachers and mentors in real time. EW gives you constant support at every step of the process, all they ask if that you make the leg work to show you are committed to the process as well as yourself and making sure you are the best you can be to achieve your goals. I use my skills everyday currently. Today I work for a tech company as a junior software engineer thanks to EW, and am able to use my skills everyday at my work place as well as expand on my skills and knowledge. I've enjoyed it greatly and relish in the challenge of this new job. I'm forever grateful that when I do need help my mentor and EW family are in my corner." — Terrence, TECK GraduateRead Full Story → Apply
Bringing Stories
to Communities
Non-profit organizations can book our T.RAP and TECK programs as well as customized programs to serve their communities. T.RAP centers social-emotional learning, therapeutic writing, and music production, while TECK builds digital literacy skills including Google Suite, AI, Canva, website development, and entrepreneurial foundations. We tailor each cohort to the specific needs of our partners — blending creative expression, workforce readiness, digital skills, and entrepreneurship as well as other themes requested to equip participants with hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world opportunities. Empower your participants with hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world opportunities.
TECK
4, 8, or 12 weeks
Our TECK program offers flexible digital literacy training exclusively for partner organizations through a fee-for-service model that also integrates alumni workforce development. Cohorts run 4, 8, or 12 weeks and provide participants with hands-on experience in Google Suite, AI tools, Canva, and basic website building. In addition to being led by Emergent Works' proven curriculum and instructors, alumni are trained and engaged as teaching assistants and cohort facilitators—creating paid leadership opportunities that expand our impact beyond a single cohort. TECK not only equips communities with essential technical skills, confidence, and workforce readiness, but also reinvests in alumni by developing them as educators and industry-ready professionals.
T.RAP
8–12+ weeks
Our T.RAP program offers immersive social-emotional learning and creative skills training exclusively for partner organizations through a fee-for-service model that also supports alumni workforce development. Cohorts run 8–12+ weeks, guiding participants through therapeutic writing, music production, and leadership development. In addition to being led by Emergent Works' experienced instructors, alumni are intentionally trained and engaged as mentors and teaching facilitators when partner organizations book a cohort—creating paid leadership opportunities that expand our impact. T.RAP not only empowers communities with emotional resilience and creative expression, but also empowers alumni by developing them as educators, leaders, and creative professionals.
What Our Partners Say
"Through our collaboration, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of your work. Your commitment to providing resources, support, and education to those who need it most has created positive change in the lives of many. Your unwavering collaboration and commitment to social equity inspire us to keep striving to build a brighter future. We look forward to continuing this impactful partnership and creating even more opportunities for the community. Thank you again for all the work you do. We are honored to work alongside you in making a meaningful difference."— Workforce 1 Harlem
"Having Emergent Works as a part of our NextGen Network, our CCA reentry initiative, has been an immense reward. We truly value this partnership and the positive change it brings to our community. Your collaboration and commitment inspire us to keep building a brighter future for those we serve. Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. We look forward to continuing our work together and achieving even greater milestones."— Center for Community Alternatives
"Emergent Works helped us provide invaluable music programming to the youth on Staten Island. It is because of this partnership that we were able to create a safe space for youth to embrace their talents and dreams. We could not have done this without their dedicated team."— Staten Island Justice Center
"Overall, the Program at Emergent Works has been a life-changing experience, equipping me with the skills, knowledge, and support needed to advance my career and personal growth." — Blueberry