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We are an educational organization created to serve the needs of high school age students with disabilities. Our mission is to facilitate the maximum independence possible for each of our students. To that end, in addition to the traditional classroom environment, we also maintain 53 work study environments so that our students can be exposed to the world of work.
Description
We are an educational organization created to serve the needs of high school age students with disabilities. Our mission is to facilitate the maximum independence possible for each of our students. To that end, in addition to the traditional classroom environment, we also maintain 53 work study environments so that our students can be exposed to the world of work.
Our History
In 2016, 721Q celebrated its 50th Anniversary! We opened our doors in 1966 as the Queens Occupational Training Center. 5 principals later, our vocational program is still going strong.
2025 Summer Youth Employment (SYE):
SYE Checklist:
Application Procedure:
Applications will be distributed in the Spring. Please note that the application process may differ from previous years and may require the submission of documents to an online portal.
To ensure a smooth application process, we advise parents to locate the following documents for their young adult:
For Applicants Born in the United States:
- Birth Certificate: Unless the applicant provides a valid U.S. passport, all applications will require a copy of the Birth Certificate.
- Signed Social Security Card
For Applicants Born Outside of the United States Who Have Not Naturalized:
- Permanent Resident or Alien Registration Card: Applications must contain a valid Permanent Resident or Alien Registration Card.
- Signed Social Security Card
If these documents cannot be located, families should replace them immediately, as these processes take time. Here are some helpful links for replacing these documents:
- To Replace a Birth Certificate:
- New York State Department of Health VitalChek
- To Replace a Social Security Card:
- Social Security Administration