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[QUICK TAKE] Maria Torres-Springer appointed deputy mayor of housing, economic development, workforce


Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer is uniquely skilled to advance our City's efforts to create and sustain inclusive growth because she understands that the breakthroughs needed and pathways required to share prosperity go beyond better paying jobs. By focusing on the alignment of economic development and workforce development through the establishment of labor market policy that spurs business innovation while supporting middle and lower-skill job sectors, connects existing and growing employers to a job-ready talent, and recognizes the untapped potential of the persistently underresourced and underserved neighborhoods in New York City, this administration will define and demonstrate its commitment to equity and economic mobility. But that commitment will not sustain itself without significant investment in the critical quality of life issues and complexities that derail New Yorkers from fulfilling their personal and professional potential like childcare access, transportation availablity, and, most especially, housing affordability. 

The recent "True Cost of Living Report" identified housing as typically the single largest expense for families. [Our provider landscape report highlighted housing as the single biggest challenge in meeting the demand of individuals seeking job training.] With 50% of all households considered housing burdened, and 80% of households who are unable to meet their basic needs considered housing burdened, the Deputy Mayor's oversight of the immediate interventions our City chooses to relieve an unemployment crisis and an affordability crisis with disproportionate impact on People of Color, foreign-born New Yorkers, households with children, and households led by single mothers and the strategic approaches we choose to improve quality of life over time by transforming NYC's business districts to live-work-play spaces (as one example) could not have greater consequence. 

As noted by the Deputy Mayor at a forum focused on the post-pandemic reinvention, a modern City must tackle the entrenched inequities and its city government must "simultaneously have a very acute sense of urgency and also uncommon patience..."  As the most rapid response plans are enacted, and the intersections between each of the elements in the portfolio are considered and renewed or overhauled and reconstructed, we encourage the Deputy Mayor to convene the key coalitions and intermediaries for the purpose of outlining our shared priorities - and using their weight and leverage - to set in motion the collaborations and collective action strategies necessary to rev up local economic engines by maximizing train to hire opportunities and expanding the pool of affordable housing options.
Read related news in amNY's article Maria Torres-Springer appointed deputy mayor of housing, economic development, workforce, City & State NY's feature on Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration, and Crain's Adams' economic chief to take on additional role of deputy mayor for housing.

NYCETC Speaks on the FY24 Executive Budget

 

On Wednesday, May 25th, the New York City Council Committee on Finance heard public testimony on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. In excess of 12 hours, Finance Chair Justin Brannan and members of the Committee on Finance heard from over 300 New Yorkers on a range of topics related to Mayor Adams' proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. NYCETC live tweeted the first three hours of the hearing, and you can watch NYCETC's submitted testimony below and read our written testimony here.

Gregory J Morris, NYCETC CEO speaks on the FY24 Executive Budget.
Additional highlights from the hearing include NYCETC members providing testimony on the municipal hiring crisis, #JustPay for human services workers, and greater funding for adult literacy.

Henry Garrido, Executive Director of DC37 stated "The Mayor’s approach to PEG budget cuts has negatively impacted the lowest-wage workers - and departments across the city are losing out on critical services for the function of the city, from crossing guards to the social safety net."

Garrido touched on what could be done to fill the 20K+ vacancies in the municipal workforce, and we agree, wage equity and work scheduling reform to timely hiring/onboarding and the creation of on-ramps to the municipal workforce through job training are all key.

At various points throughout the hearing, The Day Care Council of New York, United Neighborhood Houses, and CPC touched on the importance of funding early childhood education. Nora Moran, UNH echoed the testimony of others stating that "the budget would intentionally starve [early childhood] programs, ignoring community need. We need #JustPay for workers and investments in our social safety net."

The calls of HSC's #JustPay campaign infused most of the testimony from providers emphasizing the need for a 6.5% COLA for city contracted human services workers. Urban Resource Institute, Goddard Riverside, Isaacs Center, and Union Settlement additionally called for pay equity for human services workers.

CPC's Jeff Lau emphasized NYCCAL's priorities for adult literacy funding, including increasing the per student investment from $950 to $2,700, consistent with DYCD's Literacy Concept Paper.

Other panels focused on the $60M cuts to CUNY, and defunding the NYPD's Strategic Response Group (SRG). Watch a full recording of the hearing here.
Read Susan Stamler's op-ed on the harmful cuts to youth services; Amsterdam News' article electeds and advocates push back on CUNY's cuts; and The 5BORO Institute's solutions to the municipal staffing crisis.

Day Without Human Services Rally at City Hall Draws Thousands



The Day Without Human Services rally shuts down Broadway alongside City Hall.


The NYCETC Team holding #JustPay signs in support of a 6.5% COLA for city contracted human services workers.


On Thursday, May 25th, the NYCETC team was proud to stand alongside 6,000 human services workers, program participants, and allies at the Day Without Human Services rally. Organized by HSC, the Day Without Human Services was an unprecedented, first-of-its kind action for the human services sector - and the rally was the biggest that the #JustPay campaign has ever turned out. Learn more about #JustPay and how to get involved.
Check out the rally in the press on Pix11, New York Daily News, and Gotham Gazette; and listen to Na'ilah Amaru, HSC's testimony in support of human services workers 4 hours 59 minutes into the recorded budget hearing last Wednesday.

NYCETC Speaks on SYEP


Last Monday, May 22nd, NYCETC's CEO Gregory J Morris was proud to join leaders from the tri-state area to discuss Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP). Hosted by NYATEP and moderated by Therese Daly, the conversation included reflections from contracted providers who have shaped the summer work experience in recent years and included specific recommendations on future design and implementation. The event was attended by over 75 youth program providers. 

Read this 2017 study on the impacts of NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program by MDRC, this recent commentary by David Fischer on how SYEP can do more for young people, and last week's Gotham Gazette feature outlining NYC Council's bill to push SYEP slots across city agencies. 

NYCETC Visits Stacks+Joules & Henry Street Settlement's Building Automation Demos


Stacks+Joules graduates present their work at a recent demo event at Henry Street Settlement.

On Wednesday, May 24th, Stacks+Joules and Henry Street Settlement co-hosted a demo and networking session that provided employers a first-hand way to get to know recent graduates of Stacks+Joules' building automation and energy management program. NYCETC was honored to have a chance to hear from students first-hand about their work and career interests. In an impressive display, recent graduates showed off their knowledge of wireless LED lighting, heating and HVAC systems.


A laptop with Python coding written by Latyana and teammates that wirelessly controls a panel of six lights.

One graduate, Latyana showed the coding they wrote to control a set of six LED lights to change color and flash to the beat of music. Practical applications for this technology are probably ones you are familiar with — most notably, the colored lights on the Empire State Building.  Also, in energy efficient buildings, you've probably noticed similar applications of this technology when energy efficient lights turn on and off automatically dependent on whether there are people in the space. Latyana, a House Manager for the Abrons Art Center, in addition to being a Sheet Metal Worker apprentice for Local 28, heard about the Stacks+Joules program through Henry Street Settlement. The Stacks+Joules program interested Latyana because it built-up a completely new set of skills, but was still related to their background in construction.

Congrats to the graduates and to Stack+Joules and Henry Street Settlement for their continued partnership.  Learn more about getting involved as a student, educator, or professional here


Latyana with their signature Stacks+Joules graduation cap.

[Funding Opportunity] Advancing Change in NYC's Workforce Development System

Released on May 15, The New York City Workforce Development Fund invites Letters of Interest (LOI) for projects that advance robust and effective systems of workforce development services for low-income New Yorkers through research, advocacy, and systems-level strategies. Review the details of this opportunity here, and apply no later than June 22 through The New York Community Trust's grant portal.

2023 Nonprofit Trailblazers Awardees

Congratulations to Leslie Abbey, Hot Bread Kitchen and NYCETC Board Member; and NYCETC members MaryBeth Bergren, INCLUDEnyc; Tom Hameline, HELP USA; JoAnne Page, The Fortune Society; and Dominique Jones, Global Kids along with the entire group of nonprofit leaders honored by New York Nonprofit Media's Nonprofit Trailblazer Awards.

City & State's Queens Power 100

Congratulations to Ben Thomases, Queens Community House and NYCETC Board Member; and NYCETC members Dennis Walcott, Queens Public Library; Thomas Grech, Queens Chamber of Commerce; Kenneth Adams, LaGuardia Community College; Mitchell Taylor, Urban Upbound; and Jukay Hsu, Pursuit for their inclusion in City & State's 2023 Queens Power 100.

Wayne Ho Appointed to the Not-For-Profit Contracting Advisory Committee
CPC President & CEO; and NYCETC Board of Directors

Should the federal government spend more on workforce development?
Brookings

Digital Literacy Programming for Older New Yorkers to be Required Under Bill Passed by City Council
Gotham Gazette

Mayor kicks-off ‘Jamaica Neighborhood Plan’ for new jobs, housing, streetscape improvements
QNS
 

NYC Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting

The next NYC Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting is on Wednesday, June 7th from 9 am to 11 am at One Liberty Plaza, 14th floor, New York, NY 10006. 

Here are some highlights from the agenda:

  • Recommendations of the Future of Workers Taskforce:  We will share the recommendations, with particular emphasis on those to empower the Workforce Development Board.
  • Black Unemployment: We will discuss the extraordinarily worrisome gap in unemployment rate between Black and White workers in New York City, which is significantly worse than the national average. James Parrott will present his recent report on this disturbing trend.
  • WIOA Budget for FY2024: We’ll provide an update on funding available to us in the upcoming fiscal year.
We encourage NYCETC members to attend this important meeting. You must be on the security list to gain access to the building. To do so, please email Grant Yanney gyanney@talent.nyc.gov your first and last name and organization.
NYCETC Member Orientation
Wednesday, June 7 / 2 - 2:45pm

Creating Affirming Spaces for LGBTQ+ People
Wednesday, June 14 / 1 pm - 2 pm

Nonprofit OpCon
Thursday, June 15 / 8 am - 5 pm

Do's and Don't of Business Driven Career Pathways
Thursday, June 15 / 1 pm - 2:30 pm

Rebuilding New York Summit
Wednesday, June 21 / 9 am - 3:30 pm

Managing Staff Resistance
Wednesday, July 19 / 1 pm - 2 pm
Sustaining NYC’s Entrepreneurial Boom: Helping the City’s Newest Businesses Succeed and Grow
Tuesday, June 20 / 8 am - 10:45 am

Save the Date: JobsFirstNYC's Adapting to the Future of Work
July 18 and July 20 

Immigrants' Rights in the World of Work
Thursday, June 22 / 1 pm - 2 pm

2023 Partners For Workforce And Economic Development Conference
October 23 - 25

NAWDP's Youth Symposium
November 6 - 8, 2023

Professional Development for Workforce Leaders

NYATEP is proud to offer Skilling America a self-paced e-learning community; this training equips the workforce, education, and HR professionals with the necessary competencies to build a resilient workforce system. Skilling America is designed using a competency-based framework; courses include Career Coaching, Analysis, Leadership, and Partnerships. Apply no later than June 5th.

Tech Entrepreneurs Program for Economic Mobility

Samvid Ventures, in partnership with Techstars, is accepting applications for its Economic Mobility Accelerator program. The program is seeking entrepreneurs with solutions focused on generating greater economic mobility for low- and moderate-income Americans. Learn more and apply by June 7 here.

NYCETC members are welcome to submit communications for partnerships and collaborations through our online submission form.

ICD-Institute for Career Development
ICD – Institute for Career Development is a nonprofit workforce development organization based in NYC. Our mission is to help youth and adults with disabilities transform their lives through career development and employment.

We are looking to collaborate with local businesses and community-based organizations to provide work experiences and other opportunities for ICD’s students—guest speakers, mentors, career fairs, etc.

New to hiring people with disabilities? Connect with us to see how we can assist you. Brent Gallenberger, Associate Director, Employer Partnerships, bgallenberger@icdnyc.org.

Free Online Training on Working with Job Seekers Impacted by the Legal System
Unlocking Employment: How to Partner with Job Seekers Impacted by the Legal System is a free 90-minute, online, self-paced course for NYC workforce development providers, designed to enhance skills and build capacity for working with job seekers who have legal-system involvement. The course curriculum was developed in partnership with job seekers and workforce practitioners and includes four (4) self-paced modules, featuring interactive exercises and case studies, as well as a curated resource library that learners may refer to at any time during or after the course. Emphasizing a strengths-based approach, the course is filled with key insights on legal protections for those with criminal convictions, ways to reduce stigma, and proven strategies to support the job search.

The course was created by CUNY School of Professional Studies, John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity, and the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity. Watch a brief video overview of the course. Registration is free and open to front-line staff and program leadership at NYC workforce development programs.

Solar One
Solar One’s Green Workforce Program has an established history of training priority populations and disadvantaged individuals who participate in New York City’s workforce organization programs and has successfully delivered training in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the building trades to over 4,000 un- and under-employed individuals since 2009. Its primary focuses are in green construction (including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing), green building operations and maintenance, solar PV installation, and numerous nationally recognized certification courses, such as: GPRO Operations and Maintenance and GPRO Electrical, NABCEP Solar PV Associate, BPI Multifamily Building Operator, EPA Lead RRP, OSHA 30 and NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Training. These classes are all tied to renewable energy, green building operations and maintenance, and energy efficiency.

If your organization is interested in developing a partnership with Solar One to train individuals from your organization, please reach out to Max Levitzke at levitzke@solar1.org.


VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
VISIONS is a nonprofit vision rehabilitation and social service organization that provides individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives, and to educate the public to understand their capabilities and needs.

As part of their workforce development programming, they are seeking to place participants in volunteer / intern porter, maintenance, and/or cleaning roles at local businesses and organizations. If your business is in need of volunteers or interested in learning more, please contact Deanna Calamusa dcalamusa@visionsvcb.org.

Shared Lane Services 
Shared Lane offers a Digital Careers Toolkit for program facilitators to use with young adults who are exploring a range of digitally-enabled careers. The free resource includes snapshots about a range of tech career pathways, activities for learners, and guides for facilitators. Shared Lane would like to partner with youth-facing organizations to demystify and increase access to tech careers. Please reach out to info@sharedlane.co.
 

NYSERDA
Workforce development and training are essential components of growing a clean energy economy and a cleaner, healthier New York.  NYSERDA is preparing the current and future workforce to meet the demands of clean energy jobs, working closely with training partners and Community-Based Organizations across the state. With more than $120 million of workforce funding already committed, NYSERDA is working with partners to change the landscape of New York State’s clean energy industry.

Learn more about available funding opportunities for:

  • PON 3981: Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training, which funds technical training, experiential learning, job placement, and supportive services for new and existing clean energy workers to advance the climate equity and just transition goals of New York’s Climate Act.
  • PON 3715: Building Operations & Maintenance, which seeks to reduce energy use and associated carbon emissions while saving building operators and owners money by developing and strengthening the skills of operations and maintenance staff and managers.
  • PON 3981: On-the-Job Training, which provides wage subsidies for eligible businesses to help reduce the financial risk of hiring and training new workers.
  • PON 4000: Internship Program, which provides wage subsidies for eligible businesses, organizations, and local municipalities hiring interns to perform meaningful work in the clean energy sector.

In support of the Climate Act, NYSERDA will give preference to projects that provide training and job placement services to members of priority populations and individuals from disadvantaged communities. For additional eligibility, funding, and incentive information, as well as a directory of free clean energy training resources, visit NYSERDA's website or email wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov.


OkaySo
OkaySo, a national non-profit, provides support for your staff, volunteers, and young people for dealing with identity, relationships, sexual health, and stress. They are welcoming new partnerships with workforce training programs to provide professional development and capacity building for staff and volunteers that work with young people. Partners have access to core-skill webinars, new, relevant webinars every quarter, and office hour coaching. Topics include: how to stay calm in a crisis, how to support a young person in an unhealthy relationship, how to listen with empathy and more.

Additionally, OkaySo provides direct support to young people via a free mobile app, accessible whenever and wherever young people need it. OkaySo's vetted experts provide compassionate and medically accurate support and information and local referrals as necessary and OkaySo provides high-level data to you about young people's usage. Learn more about the free app for young people here. For more information about partnerships or to make a referral, please reach out to elise@okayso.org


I Was 16 Yesterday Wellness Center
Founded in 2021, I Was 16 Yesterday Wellness Center improves the health, wellness, and quality of life for young adults between the ages of 16-24. Their services include job placement, paid internships, training opportunities, meditation programming, and mental health referrals. With over 36 years of experience working with youth and young adults, Ms. Pawley and The Center provide an individualized approach, and a safe environment for young adults where they are valued, seen, and heard.

To further their work, they are seeking collaborations with community-based organizations that can provide in-kind space for young adults in the Bronx or Westchester County. Interested organizations can contact Sebrena Pawley at spawley@iwas16yesterday.org, or 646-481-3340.


NYCETC members are welcome to submit
 communications for employment and training programs through our online submission form.

Year Up
Year Up offers free career training in the fields of Technology, Finance and Business. This opportunity includes skills training and an internship at a fortune 500 company. This month, we are highlighting our Banking & Customer Success program starting July 25th, and our Business Fundamentals program starting August 22nd.

Apply online or contact us at admissionsnynj@yearup.org. Year Up serves adults ages 18-29, who have a HS diploma or equivalent, and are authorized to work in the US.

Hot Bread Kitchen
Hot Bread Kitchen is a New York City-based nonprofit focused on creating economic opportunity for immigrant women and women of color through job skills training, food entrepreneurship programs, and ongoing support services, as well as connections to employers that put workers and small businesses on a path to economic security and mobility. 

Our programs include:

  • Culinary Training at *Outpost Location* in Bushwick: a 5-week course that provides essential technical and professional culinary skills, an opportunity to receive a Food Handlers certification, and places program graduates in high-quality jobs in the food industry. Includes a $200 stipend for the first 4 weeks and daily MetroCards for transportation. (Interviews start June 20, Runs June 26 - August 4, Monday-Friday from 5 pm - 8 pm at 9 Noll Street in Brooklyn)
  • ESOL Introductory English for the Culinary Workplace Classes: an 11-week beginner course contextualized with the common language used in the food industry (Runs July 5 - September 15, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm via Zoom)
  • HBK Incubates: Seed Entrepreneurship Program: a virtual 6-month modular course for female & nonbinary small food entrepreneurs which offers insight on the fundamentals of establishing a successful and sustainable small food business.
  • First Course Apprenticeship Program: an apprenticeship program that teaches the culinary skills necessary for a career as a line cook. Includes 8 weeks of hands-on training, 6 weeks of paid ($16/hr) on-the-job training at an NYC restaurant, a $325 stipend, and weekly MetroCards (Sign up for a virtual info session to learn more)


APPLY HERE for all our programs. All programs are offered at no cost to members. Participants must identify as a woman, genderqueer, or gender-nonconforming person over the age of 18 to be eligible and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate. Visit our website or email Outreach@hotbreadkitchen.org for more information.
 

Concord Rusam School
Concord Rusam is one of New York City’s leading security guard training schools and approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to conduct mandated Security Guard Training. The 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training Course is the first required course. This is a general introductory course beginning on 06/09/2023.

NYC Department for the Aging
NYC Department for the Aging is excited to announce Silver Corps, their new training program for older adults that will open pathways to careers in high-demand industries. Silver Corps will provide participants with foundational skills workshops, volunteer opportunities, training based on interest, and employment supports. Learn more and apply on via program's website, call Aging Connect at 212-244-6469, or email silvercorps@aging.nyc.gov.

Additionally, NYC Department for the Aging is seeking older adults for their Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)SCSEP program participants are paid $15 per hour for 15-20 hours a week for participating in job readiness workshops, technology/occupational skills training, hands-on work experience, career coaching, and job placement assistance. Areas of skills training include: Administrative/Clerical, Food Protection, Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Aide (PCA), and Security. Learn more about SCSEP's participant eligibility requirements. For more information and to refer a participant, call 212-602-6958, or e-mail the Admissions Team at hire@aging.nyc.gov.

St. Nicks Alliance

Our Google Professional Certificate in IT Helpdesk program provides an engaging opportunity for community members to gain access to a career in technology. The duration of the program is 15 weeks with a flexible part-time schedule. Participants engage in a specially designed professional skills curriculum and learn Technical Support Fundamentals, the Bits, and Bytes of Computer Networking, Operating Systems, System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services, and IT Security. Participants must be 18+ years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent and authorized to work in the U.S. with an interest in technology. Additional benefits include one-on-one job assistance through St.Nicks Alliance Workforce and access to the Google Employer Consortium, with more than 140 companies. We have weekly Information sessions at 790 Broadway, Brooklyn NY held on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM. Participants can send their resumes to techliteracy@stnicksalliance.org.

Henry Street Settlement and Guttman Community College (CUNY)
Learn more and apply for the new Cybersecurity Training Program offered in partnership with Henry Street Settlement and Guttman Community College. Students will earn an accredited undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity in one year. The program will be offered on nights and weekends, and provide job placement, transportation, and technology assistance. Apply no later than May 31.


Center for Continuing Education & Workforce Development Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY
The Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is offering a certificate-training program in Advanced Cloud Computing for qualified participants. Graduates of this training will be eligible to earn three (3) national industry certifications in:

  • AWS Cloud Architect
  • Certified Cloud Security Knowledge
  • Cyber Ops Associate

Find more details on the BMCC program flyer and website.

Project Renewal
Project Renewal’s Workforce Development Programming provides individualized employment services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers. We enroll over 600 adults into our training programs each year. Our comprehensive approach allows us to work individually with each client to minimize barriers to employment and prepare them for the world of work. In-person and virtual services include: Vocational Counseling, Job Training, Resume Development, Interview Practice, Job Search Assistance, Job Development/Placement, Ongoing Post-Employment support, Career Advancement Assistance.

 Our training programs:

  • Next Step Employment Training Program: (all job types) – 10-day soft skills training which includes workshops in effective communication, interview preparation, and digital literacy. Certificate of completion. Sexual Harassment Certificate.
  • Human Services Training– 10-day training designed for individuals with an interest in developing the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to successfully secure employment in the Human Services Industry working with various populations. Certificate of completion. Sexual Harassment Certificate. Narcan Certification. Mental Health Certification.
  • Next Step Internship Program (training for careers in homeless services) – 8-week classroom-based training and paid on-the-job internships at a homeless shelter or supportive housing. Certificate of Completion. Sexual Harassment Certificate. Narcan Certification. Mental Health Certification. Firefguad Certificate.
  • Culinary Arts Training Program (culinary industry training) – 9 months of training which includes 12 weeks classroom/kitchen training, 12 weeks - internship in a professional kitchen and 12 weeks of alumni job club. Certificate of Completion. Food Handlers Certificate.
  • Assisted Competitive Employment Program – individualized job placement and support program for adults with mental health diagnosis (Axis I).

Interested applicants may attend an information session held every Tuesday at 10 am or 2 pm in-person at 200 Varick Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10014. To make a referral, to learn more about becoming a partner or to schedule a presentation for your staff, please email us at Nextstep@projectrenewal.org or submit an interest form.

Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC)
QSAC is excited to announce the expansion of their GOALS program for transition-age youth with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. GOALS stands for Generating Opportunities through Advocacy and Learning that promotes Success. The program is available free-of-charge for students between the age of 14 and 26, and specifically seeks to bridge the gap in services between high school and adulthood. Core offerings include a one-on-one GOALS advisor, job-seeking and work readiness workshops, and work based learning opportunities. Learn more about all the program's core offeringsapply for the program, or reach out to the QSAC team with questions nedp@qsac.com, or (212) 244-5560 x2025.


COOP Careers
COOP’s mission is to overcome underemployment for underrepresented college graduates through digital skills training and peer connections. Across our sites in New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, we’ve launched 300+ cohorts since 2014, welcoming almost 4,000 alumni in our first eight years. Eighty percent of alumni overcome underemployment within a year, earning an average of $50,000 per year and almost $75,000 after five years. COOP aims to reach 10,000 alumni in our first decade, fueling upward mobility and fulfilling the promise of higher education. To be considered for COOP professional development program, please fill out their interest form.
 

Drive Change
The Drive Change Fellowship Program is a unique four-month job program focused on helping formerly incarcerated young people gain skills and experience that are in high demand in today’s workforce.

The Fellowship Program is providing the following specialized training and certifications:
  • Culinary Training
  • Food Handlers’ Certification
  • Google Workspace Certification
Job placement will be offered upon successful completion of your chosen study.  Enroll today to advance your professional goals. For more information, please email fellowship@drivechangenyc.org.

OkaySo
OkaySo, a national non-profit, provides support for young people for dealing with identity, relationship, sexual health, and stress. Via their free mobile app, accessible whenever and wherever young people need it, OkaySo's vetted experts provide compassionate and medically accurate support, information, and local referrals as necessary. Learn more about the free app for young people here. For more information or to make a referral, please reach out to elise@okayso.org.


Jericho Project 
The KEYA program is designed to support the career and educational goals of young adults between the ages of 18-25. With the goal of providing at-risk young adults a sense of agency over their lives, the KEYA program establishes a baseline to prepare individuals for the workforce. Through a combination of efforts such as resume building, interview prep, employment placement, financial assistance, career counseling, and job retention assistance the KEYA program will help young adults break the cycle of poverty. If you believe that you have individuals within your organization or network who would benefit from these services, please have them complete a service referral form.

Commonpoint Queens
Commonpoint Queens is an Elmhurst-based social services agency with a focus on job placement and adult workforce. They are actively recruiting for Fall vocational training which include CNA, pharmacy technician, EKG PHL, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, security guard training, Community Health Worker (CHW), and culinary arts training for a career in food services. For more details on these programs and to apply, register for the next virtual information session.

Workforce Development Department at LaGuardia Community College
LaGuardia Community College's Workforce Development Department is announcing its upcoming training opportunities. The programs listed below include job placement assistance with employer partners and are either free or else we have full or partial tuition scholarships available for eligible applicants. Access the links below for more information or email hweinstock@lagcc.cuny.edu.

  • Mental Health Peer Specialist: this training program provides the knowledge, skills, and emotional literacy needed to become employed in the mental health peer support field; including internship.
  • Medical Billing: In this part-time training you will learn the skills needed to obtain employment in the billing and revenue cycle departments of hospitals or other medical offices.
  •  Emergency Medical Technician: prepares individuals to become an NYS-certified EMT
  •  Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: prepares individuals to become nationally certified in EKG, Phlebotomy, and Clinical Medical Assisting and to work as a certified clinical medical assistant; includes an internship.
  • Community Health Worker for English Language Learners: prepares intermediate to advanced English language learners to both improve their English and train to be community health workers; includes an internship.
  • Electrical 1: prepares individuals to begin or advance a career in the electrical field and to achieve the NCCER Core and Electrical 1 national, industry-recognized certifications, in addition to OSHA30 and SST.
  • Plumbing 1: prepares individuals to begin or advance a career in the plumbing field and to achieve the NCCER Core and Plumbing 1 national, industry-recognized certifications, in addition to OSHA30 and SST.
  • Data Analytics and Data Science: prepares individuals with the skills to collect, analyze, and present data, and to advance into analytics positions in a variety of industries, from healthcare to finance and marketing.
Building Skills NY (BSNY)
BSNY provides ongoing virtual recruitment for full-time entry-level construction jobs throughout NYC. Candidates that meet BSNY minimum requirements are invited to complete an application online to begin the process and receive an invitation to an upcoming virtual recruitment event. BSNY holds virtual events every Wednesday at 6:30 AM via Zoom. More info for job seekers can be found on BSNY's website and their upcoming events page.

The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
DVS is committed to serving veterans who are looking for meaningful employment. DVS ensures that transitioning veterans and military families receive access to the resources they need to start a new career in NYC. To connect to employment services, fill out the VetConnectNYC form and select "Employment" as your preferred service. The Vet Jobs website features the following resources: information on civil service exams (free for NYC veterans), employment support for veterans with disabilities, veteran-specific job boards, professional mentorship programs, NYC Small Business Services programs, unemployment support, and a work-from-home toolkit.


Kingsborough Community College
Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Kingsborough Community College, CUNY offers a variety of college and career training programs for all levels- from new job-seekers to incumbent workers. Below is a list of some of our current offerings.

  • CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Program is a free program that prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam, and an entry-level position in IT such as Help Desk Technician and Computer Support Specialist. 
  • CUNY Fatherhood Academy - CFA is a free, comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and economic stability for unemployed and underemployed fathers (current or expecting) 18-30 years old, through education, employment, and personal development. 
  • Marine Technology Apprentice Program- MTAP is a free pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program for people interested in maritime trades. 
  • Check out our newest programs in Cannabis Training, Fiber Optics Training, Coding Bootcamps, and Legal Studies.
  • College for Kids is back! CFK offers a variety of in-person academic and recreational courses for children ages 5-13 on Kingsborough's beautiful and secure campus in Brooklyn. Full-day and half-day options are available! All materials are included! The program is designed to provide opportunities for children to enjoy the satisfaction of accomplishment through personal achievement and mastering skills while being encouraged to embrace a healthy lifestyle through activities and sports.

StreetWise Partners Mentorship Program
Currently recruiting for the 13-week virtual mentorship program that assists participants who are un/underemployed gain the tools, skills, and resources needed to obtain and maintain employment. Participants receive individualized support from 1 or 2 mentors while learning about career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, networking, LinkedIn, and workplace culture. Participants gain access to a network of thousands of volunteer professionals, mentees, and alumni graduates; as well as, ongoing professional development opportunities and job placement services.  Sign-up for an info session online

BronxWorks
Are you or someone you know 18 or older? A Non-Custodial Parent with a child younger than 24? Trying to improve your parenting skills? Unemployed or looking for a better job? BronxWorks and Montefiore have partnered for HERO Dads! Visit BronxWork's website for more informationread the program flyer or text “HERO” to 917.886.2512. 

SoHarlem
Applications are now open for SoHarlem's paid to Learn to Sew training. Open to under and unemployed uptown residents committed to receiving instruction in garment construction and placement in the garment industry. Read SoHarlem's program flyer for program details, and interested applicants may apply on SoHarlem's website.


Upwardly Global - Immigrant and Refugee Professionals Job Coaching & Skilling Program
Upwardly Global works with immigrant and refugee New Yorkers who are looking to return to their professional career fields. Through a Job Coaching & Skilling Program, job seekers gain access to customized career advising, digital training on how to navigate the U.S. job search, re- and up-skilling opportunities, and professional network building through 50+ employer partners. Each year, they place over 1,000 jobseekers back into career-track positions! Currently, all services are provided virtually. More Info.
 

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations offers free training programs in Film and TV Production, Commercial Driving, Woodworking, Low-Voltage Cabling, and more. View the upcoming offered training sessions through their calendar.

NPower
NPower provides tuition-free technology training, in-demand IT certifications, access to corporate mentors/networks, paid internships/apprenticeships, and career placement into the tech world for young adults ages 18-26. Jumpstart your tech career in less than 6 months through 16 weeks of hands-on classroom followed by the career placement phase. No tech experience is needed. Apply here.

Chinese-American Planning Council: Online Counseling and Remote Services 
CPC will be providing one-on-one career counseling, resume reviewing, searching and applying for jobs, and more. Fill out a short form and register here. Staff from the Career Center will respond within two business days with the next steps. Communication will be mainly conducted through online services (i.e. Zoom) and email.

Nontraditional Employment for Women
Nontraditional Employment for Women is now conducting information sessions online! Every Monday at 6pm and Tuesday at 10am. Register for an info session. Requirements include: eligible to work in the US; HS Diploma or HSE; interest in hands-on training to join a career path in the construction field. 
NYCETC members are welcome to submit current job openings through our online submission form.

NYC Government Hiring Hall
Friday, June 2 / 11 am - 3 pm 
CUNY College of Staten Island Sports and Recreation Center (Building R-1)
2800 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10314
Find the full listing of DCAS recruitment events here.

Center for Community Alternatives
Substance Abuse (CASAC-T) Bilingual (English/Spanish)  •  Substance Use Counselor (LMSW)  •  Substance Use Counselor (CASAC) Bilingual (English/Spanish)  •  Substance Use Counselor (CASAC)

LaGuardia Community College
Educational Case Manager NYC Accelerated Workforce Recovery

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Associate

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
Red Hook on the Road Training Coordinator  •  “Made in NY” Post Production Technical Manager

Goodwill NYNJ
Vice President of Employer Partnerships

exalt
Director of Workforce Development and Career Advancement  •  Chief Program Officer

The High Line
Community Engagement Fellow

NYC Aging
Field Coordinator for the Foster Grandparent Program (Job #580536)  •  Operations Coordinator for the Foster Grandparent Program (Job #580538)  •  Director of Silver Corps (Job #583078)

Building Skills NY
Director of Communications and Grant Writing

Hot Bread Kitchen
Manager, Employer Partnerships

NADAP
Clinical Case Manager • Case Manager • Bilingual Russian Case Manager • Care Manager (Bilingual and Non-Bilingual) • Administrative Assistant • IPA Bilingual French Navigator • IPA Bilingual Cantonese/Mandarin Navigator  IPA Bilingual Spanish Navigator  IPA Bilingual Korean Navigator  Career Coach/Career Services Coordinator  Assistant Manager • Bilingual Career Services Coordinator • Career Services Coordinator • Bilingual Career Services Coordinator  Career Services Coordinator  Employment Specialist • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (Assessment Specialist) • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (Assessment Specialist) • LMSW Manager of Clinical Services Orientation Facilitator • Vocational Case Coordinator • Bilingual Case Manager • Bilingual Care Navigator • Bilingual Care Navigator

CUNY School of Professional Studies
Senior Program Manager – NYS OCFS Program

Project Renewal
Program Recruiter - Culinary Arts Training Program  •  Vocational Case Manager – Next Step

CUNY
Assistant Director, College and Career Bridge for All

The HOPE Program
Executive Director •  Employment Specialist •  Community Outreach Associate (Part-time)

NY Early Childhood Career Development Center
Early Childhood Job Board
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