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WORKATIT INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 831124450 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE J20 · Employment · Small ($100K-$1M) · workatit.org
revenue
$129K
expenses
$148K
net assets
$61K
employees
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, AND ONGOING SUPPORT IN ORDER TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH ESCAPE A CYCLE OF FAILURE AND DESPAIR, TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WITH A

profile · synthesized from sources

WorkAtIt Inc. supports at-risk youth through vocational guidance, educational advocacy, and career coaching. Based in Brooklyn, NY, the organization helps teens and young adults overcome personal challenges, discover their strengths, and transition into the workforce. Services include self-discovery, resume development, interview preparation, and ongoing support tailored to individual needs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Coaching
Individualized coaching that includes resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategy, and personal branding guidance
Educational Advocacy
Support in identifying alternative education paths such as vocational training, internships, and online learning tailored to the individual's needs
Ongoing Guidance & Support
Continued mentorship and counseling for clients as they enter and progress in the workforce, addressing workplace challenges and personal development
Self-Discovery Program
One-on-one sessions using personality assessments and conversations to help youth identify their strengths, talents, and potential career paths
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Career coaching and development for at-risk youth
      Provides individualized career coaching, including resume development, interview preparation, LinkedIn optimization, and long-term career planning, to support at-risk young adults in achieving job readiness and professional growth. Services are tailored to youth with varying levels of experience and include a high-level, professional approach to job interviewing.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Direct employment opportunities for youth
      Provides internships, temporary seasonal roles, and ongoing staffing positions to young people, integrating them into the workforce through hands-on experience and structured support.
  • High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
    • Educational advocacy and support for youth
      Offers educational advocacy and consulting to help at-risk youth pursue high school diplomas, high school equivalency, or school transfers. Includes personalized guidance, development of alternative education plans, and support for individuals close to completing their credentials.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Job placement and post-employment support
      Provides individualized job matching based on skills and ongoing support during employment to improve job fit and retention. Includes collaboration with families and employers, particularly for youth with anxiety, and offers post-employment coaching to navigate workplace challenges.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • School-based and community workshops
      Delivers interactive workshops in schools and community settings focused on career exploration, strength discovery, and future planning for young adults. Also offers parenting workshop series to support families in guiding teens through career and educational decisions.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Strength discovery and personal development programs
      Conducts strength discovery sessions and uses personality and skills assessments (e.g., "16 Personalities Test") to help youth identify their unique talents, motivations, and barriers. Includes counseling and life coaching to build self-worth, confidence, and purpose, particularly for disengaged or struggling youth.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$129K
Contributions & grants$129K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$113K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$61K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$61K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YAEL WEDECK DIRECTOR 16 $47K
board members · 2
  • MINA GLICK — DIRECTOR
  • RIVKA ARIEL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • CLP Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt on youth development initiatives.
  • CLP Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
  • Employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to provide job opportunities to young people.
  • Morgan Stanley Partner — Israel Anteby is a Financial Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley, bringing professional experience to his role at WorkAtIt.
  • OHEL Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
  • OHEL Partner — Partner organization working with WorkAtIt to support at-risk youth.
  • STF Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
  • STF Partner — Partner organization involved in joint programs with WorkAtIt.
  • UJA Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt on community and youth services.
  • UJA Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
  • Work At It Network — Organization is referred to as the implementing entity across all stories, indicating its central role in delivering services.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Employment as a Vehicle for Personal Development
    methodology: employment-for-personal-development
    By connecting at-risk youth to employment opportunities, the organization builds confidence, purpose, and self-esteem—critical psychological foundations—that enable long-term success because work experience serves as both a practical and identity-shaping intervention.
  • Experiential Learning for Workplace Readiness
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging youth in experiential discussions with professionals, the organization teaches workplace relationship skills and boundary-setting because real-world interaction produces deeper understanding and behavioral change than didactic instruction alone.
  • Individualized Coaching and Pathway Development
    methodology: individualized_coaching
    By tailoring career, educational, and employment support to the unique needs, aptitudes, and emotional context of each participant, the organization increases the likelihood of sustained engagement and success because personalized pathways are more aligned with individual realities and motivations.
  • Strength-Based Development for Youth
    methodology: strength-based_development
    By focusing on uncovering and building upon each young person's inherent strengths, goals, and personality traits, the organization fosters self-discovery and self-worth, which in turn enables long-term personal and professional success because it centers identity and confidence as drivers of change.