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This page was updated on January 22, 2025.
[New] Salesforce Administrator Certification Training
Per Scholas is currently accepting applications for their new training course in Salesforce Administration. Other courses enrolling are: IT Support, Cyber Security, AWS re/Start and Software Engineer.
Per Scholas offers in-person and virtual classes in the Bronx and Brooklyn, along with satellite classrooms at Commonpoint Queens in Jamaica and Elmhurst; Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in East New York, Brooklyn; Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center in Upper Manhattan; and the JCC of Staten Island. Learn more about the start dates for Per Scholas’ in-person courses and Per Scholas’ remote courses. To learn more attend an upcoming open house in the Bronx or an open house in Brooklyn.
For Veterans, Per Scholas is Post-911 GI Bill and DOD Skills Bridge approved at their Bronx location. Learn more about the special offerings for Veterans here.
Cannabis Budtender Training
Hospitality Pathways is accepting applications for their Cannabis Budtender training program starting on March 3. The program provides training for retail cannabis roles and cover topics such as cannabis knowledge from seed to sale, the Green Flower Dispensary Associate Badge and Sell-SMaRT Certification, along with resume and interview support. Participants also receive a stipend, weekly metrocard, and daily meals. Learn more with the Hospitality Pathways program flyer, and apply for the Cannabis Budtender training.
Start Your Career in Fashion
Open to women ages 21 and older and eligible for SNAP
Applications are open for the March 2025 cohort of the Custom Collaborative Training Institute program. This transformative 15-week program empowers women from low-income and immigrant communities to master fashion design, sewing, and entrepreneurship. To learn more, register to attend an open house session on February 4, 5, 11, or 12 from 11 am – 12 pm at 253 West 35th Street, New York, NY, 10001. You must attend an open house session for your application to be considered. Know someone that might be interested in this program? Spread the word about the program with the Training Institute program flyer.
IdeaSpark Program
Open to entrepreneurs with disabilities
The Viscardi Center and Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation are accepting applications for the IdeaSpark program for budding entrepreneurs with disabilities. The virtual program begins this spring and culminates with a Pitchfest and an opportunity to receive equity-free cash grants. Learn more about the IdeaSpark program, and apply no later than March 10.
Healthcare, Construction, and Security Guard Training in Queens
The Queens EOC is currently enrolling for its tuition-free academic preparation and career training programs. Trainings include GED Preparation, ESOL, College Preparation, Certified Professional Healthcare Coder/Biller, Home Health Aide, OSHA 30 and 10-Hour SST, and Security Guard Certification.
To enroll for any of these free programs, please visit the Queens EOC at 158-29 Archer Ave, Jamaica, NY 11433 during the in-person admission hours: Monday – Wednesday from 9:30 am to 3 pm, or Thursdays from 11:30 am to 4 pm. Spread the word with the Queens EOC program flyer.
College Prep Program Starting Next Week
Open to women, 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
Grace Outreach is currently accepting applicants for the next cycle of their online College Prep Program. The program runs virtually for six weeks from 1/27/2025 to 3/13/2025, and is completely free and there are no entrance exams. Grace Outreach assists students with all aspects of the college admissions and enrollment process and specialize in helping students figure out how to pay for college without loans.
Interested individuals can apply directly on our website by completing a brief application here. This program requires you to have a laptop, computer, tablet or smartphone with a camera, and have a reliable internet connection.
Food Entrepreneurs: Develop your business plan framework
Open to entrepreneurs that identify as a women, non-binary, or gender nonconforming person.
The Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates: SEED Program is a self-paced, five-part program to help food entrepreneurs develop a business plan framework. Through participating in the program, participants gain access to tools and templates to develop critical components of their business plan, join a community of entrepreneurial peers, and be connected to a volunteer mentor who will provide feedback on their product and business model. Participants will have the option of receiving peer mentoring at the Hot Bread Kitchen location in Manhattan. Complete the application and attend the next orientation on January 23 at 6 pm.
Online Security, FDNY, Construction, and CPR Trainings
Fee-based
Guardian Group Services offers online certifications and job placement services to advance your career in the following areas:
—Security Training, approved by NY DCJS, including 8 Hour Pre Assignment Course, 16 Hour OJT Course, and Fingerprint & Application Services
—FDNY Training, approved by FDNY, including Fireguard F-01, F02, F03, F04, F-80, and FLSD (F-89)
—OSHA 30 Hour & Site Safety Training 10 Hour (SST), approved by OSHA & NY DOB
—Red Cross Courses, approved by Red Cross, including CPR/ AED, First Aid
In person classes are available upon request. For more information and to apply, visit the Guardian Group Services website and spread the word with the Guardian Group Services program flyer.
Join New Women New Yorkers’ LEAD Program
Open to adult immigrant women with at least a high school diploma (or equivalent) and an intermediate level of English.
Are you an immigrant woman looking to pursue your career or advance in your field of interest? LEAD offers free job readiness training, networking opportunities, and access to career fairs and referrals to help you succeed. Sign up for an in person information session in January. Spread the word with the LEAD program flyer.
Career Navigation Support for High School Graduates
🎓Graduated from high school, but not currently in college? Still need help figuring out what’s next? The transition after high school can be challenging. Alumni Lab can help you!
MESA’s Alumni Lab is a free 6-week in-person series of career-readiness workshops that will help you feel confident with applying to a job training program or re-enrolling in college!
Workshops cover topics like email professionalism, personal finance, resume development, and interview preparation. We’ve helped alumni find job training in banking, healthcare, culinary arts, technology, office administration, and more. After successful completion of the Alumni Lab, you will be paid up to a $500 stipend. Sign up to be notified of the next Alumni Lab starting in March 2025. Spread the word with the Alumni Lab program flyer available in English and Spanish.
Project Renewal
Project Renewal is actively recruiting for the following programs:
—Employment Training Program: 10 days of soft skills training including resume and interview preparation as well as digital literacy
—Human Services Training: 10 days training designed for individuals with an interest in developing the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to secure employment in the Human Services industry working with various populations.
—Next Step Internship Training Program: Paid internship training for careers in homeless services. 8-week classroom-based and on the job training to prepare for opportunities as Residential Aide, Front Desk, House Manager and/or Maintenance Worker.
—Culinary Arts Training Program: The Culinary Arts Training Program (CATP) is a 12-week intensive training program designed for individuals who express an interest in developing the skills and knowledge needed to work in a kitchen and secure employment in the food service industry.
—Assisted Competitive Employment Program: individualized job placement and support program for adults with mental health diagnosis.
Interested applicants may attend an information session held every Tuesday at 10:00am or 2:00pm in-person at 200 Varick Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10014. To make a referral please email nextstep@projectrenewal.org
LaGuardia Community College’s Correctional Education Partnership
Open to formerly incarcerated people and those impacted by mass incarceration, ages 18 and older.
The Correctional Education Partnership (CEP) initiative seeks to support the educational goals of formerly incarcerated people and those impacted by mass incarceration to create equitable career pathways and opportunities in a competitive job market. CEP does this by advancing access to high-quality education and training courses that build knowledge in specialized career fields in a holistic, safe, and supportive environment at LaGuardia Community College. Spread the word with the program flyer, and find more information on this program on LaGuardia Community College’s website.
Certified Nursing Aide Training
Open to English language learners
Partnering with Lehman College, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood is offering a free Certified Nursing Aide with ESOL training starting in February 2025. Learn more and apply for the program here. Spread the word with the program flyer here.
Comprehensive Workforce Development Services in Brooklyn
St. Nicks Alliance offers comprehensive workforce development services, including skills training, job placement, adult education, and career guidance for youth and adults. They focus on in-demand fields such as construction, HVAC, environmental remediation, and more, helping over 1,000 individuals annually secure high-wage, career-track jobs. For more information, please visit their website and sign-up for their in-person info sessions, held on a weekly basis in Brooklyn.
Career Services for Veterans
Jericho Project’s Veteran Employment Program provides individualized employment and training services to Veterans, their spouses, and adult children, most of whom have been seeking employment for extended periods. Our services include, but are not limited to Career Counseling, Resume Development, Training Exploration, Job Coaching, and Job Placement Assistance. With our consistent engagement throughout the career services process, our clients can both set and achieve their employment goals. Reach out or make a referral today!
Building Skills NY (BSNY)
BSNY provides ongoing virtual recruitment for full-time entry-level construction jobs throughout NYC. Candidates that meet the minimum BSNY requirements and would like to be considered for BSNY construction jobs are invited to complete an application online. After the application is completed, our staff will reach job-seekers for an initial interview which may include an invitation to an upcoming recruitment session.
Looking to improve your skills? Building Skills NY provides Construction Career Accelerator classes in partnership with training providers and employers across the city. Learn more on BSNY’s website and complete the interest form.
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.