Job Training in New York City

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This page was updated on November 5, 2024.

Software Engineering and Data Analytics Fellowships

Open to Young Adults

The Marcy Lab School’s application for the 2025-26 Software Engineering and Data Analytics Fellowships are now open. The Software Engineering Fellowship is open to individuals who will be 18-24 years old at the start of the Fellowship. The Data Analytics Fellowship is open to individuals who will be 20-24 years old at the start of the Fellowship. Review full eligibility, the application timeline, and program details here, and apply no later than December 1.

The HOPE Program – Essential Skills Training

HOPEworks is a seven-week program that helps participants succeed in the job market and navigate careers in various fields through cover letter and resume writing, computer skills, interview prep, basic math and English literacy, and workplace soft skills such as public speaking and conflict resolution. The next cohort begins on November 12. Get started by signing up to attend a virtual or in-person info session.

Healthcare Training in the Bronx

Open to young adults ages 18 – 30

Phipps Neighborhoods Career Network: Healthcare is a career development program that helps young adults secure employment in healthcare and/or education credentials. Phipps Neighborhoods partners with Hostos Community College and Montefiore Medical Center to train and hire community members through their 10-week workforce development program. Learn more and complete the program interest form here.

Project Renewal

Project Renewal is actively recruiting for the following programs:

—NEW! Care Corps Healthcare Training Program: a FREE 7-week paid training program connecting individuals to a fulfilling career as a Psychiatric Social Health Technician at NYC Health and Hospitals—starting salary $41,370 plus union benefits! Spread the word with the program flyer! For inquiries, reach out to the Director of Care Corps, Wendy Wong, at wendy.wong@projectrenewal.org.

—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

GED Prep & Construction / Healthcare Training

Open to young adults 18-24 years old.

YouthBuild IGNITE empowers young people through mentorship, hands-on learning, and community building, and offers GED prep, construction training, healthcare training, and stipends of up to $5,000. Register using the YouthBuild IGNITE interest form to receive an invite to the next information session.

Life Sciences Training

Break into Biotech is a 3-month life sciences skills training program for adults providing access to hands-on training, networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities necessary for learners to break into New York City’s rapidly growing biotechnology sector. Powered by NYCEDC, the program prepares learners for industry jobs through hands-on workshops, project-based learning, and networking events. The program takes place at Genspace’s biology lab in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and has a time commitment of 10 hours/week for the first month and 20 hours/week for the remaining 2 months. The program is free of charge and trainees receive a stipend upon completion. Learn more and apply by December 6.

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.

Workforce Programs for Older Adults

Open to individuals ages 55+

Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program that provides adults 55+ with stipended volunteer assignments at a partner organization, along with training, and/or credentialing to help secure employment. Visit NYC Department for the Aging’s website for more details on Silver Corps and additional programs for older adults.

Employment Services in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Open to all, including refugees and asylees

Are you a refugee or asylee looking for employment opportunities and would like to improve your skills?The Center for Family Life in Sunset Park assists with job search techniques, professional resume and interview support, and connection to potential employers. Call 718-633-4823 or visit 443 39th Street 4th Fl. Brooklyn, NY 11232; Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Spread the word with the flyer in English, Spanish and French.

Paid Training with NYC Parks

The Parks Opportunity Program (POP) provides participants with a 6-month paid position at parks while they receive career coaching to find permanent employment. Employees in the program have a full-time, paid maintenance position for six months. NYC Parks will train employees to do every part of the job. At the same time, employees will be meeting with a career coach every two weeks to gain the certifications and resources they need to find permanent full-time employment.

The program offers:

  • A six-month maintenance position earning $18.54 per hour.
  • Paid career coaching and resume development to help find future employment.
  • The opportunity to earn credentials such as High School Equivalency, driver’s license, Commercial Driver’s License, security certifications, horticulture training, and more.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18+ to apply.
  • Must be able to understand and be understood in English, in order to follow directions and interact with the public as needed.
  • No previous work experience or educational requirements needed.
  • Must have work authorization.
  • If hired and accepted into the POP program, employees must pay a $102.50 background check fee.
  • If anyone wishes to apply, please inform them that they must complete the online application here.
  • Applicants should expect to be contacted in 2-3 weeks with an interview date.

Certified Nursing Aide Training

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.

Free Job Training for Parents

Open to noncustodial parents with a child support order.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) can refer noncustodial parents with a child support order to free job training services. It’s completely voluntary. OCSS has partnered with job training service providers in a variety of industries, including construction, information technology, transportation, and healthcare. These programs are free and can also help parents, who complete the training, obtain employment. The result can be a steady income for the parent, financial support for their children, and a more economical future for both. To learn more, call (929) 221- 5015. Or email OCSS.Employment@dfa.state.ny.us. Include your full name, Child Support Case ID and date of birth.

Jobs-Plus in the Lower East Side

Open to residents of the Lillian Wald and Jacob Riis Houses.

The Henry Street Settlement’s Jobs-Plus program is tailored to offer personalized support for emotional, economic, and career advancement. The Jobs-Plus program empowers adults to achieve personal and professional growth through a comprehensive approach integrating career coaching, financial counseling, employment placement, college enrollment support, training opportunities, retention services, social services, and NYCHA assistance. To refer someone or express interest in the program, please complete the interest form or contact the program at vmurray@henrystreet.org.

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.

Vets in Tech

Per Scholas Vets in Tech is working to make careers in technology more accessible to veteran service members and military spouses who are interested in tech. Per Scholas New York is approved for learners to use Post-911 GI Bill benefits for in-person Cyber and IT Support Bronx courses. Per Scholas New York is also DOD SkillsBridge approved, which means that transitioning service members can enroll in PS programs and continue to receive military compensation the last 180 days of their service. Per Scholas has developed a customized learner support for our military community.

Please reach out to Christina Xenos cxenos@perscholas.org or Ogbe Agbato oagbato@perscholas.org to learn more.

Tech Training in All Five Boroughs

Attend an upcoming information session in the Bronx!

Per Scholas New York offers tuition free hands-on technology training to learners at locations around all five boroughs. The first step to the admissions process is to fill out the Per Scholas-Eligibility Form . Once that is completed the applicant will be able to schedule an “Admissions Overview” zoom live webinar to learn more the eligibility requirements and the different training tracks offered: 

  • IT Support
  • Cyber Security
  • AWS re/start
  • Software Engineering

You can find our campuses in the South Bronx and Central Brooklyn, and our Satellite classrooms in partnership with Commonpoint Queens, Elmhurst and Jamaica, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, East New York, JCC of Staten Island, Staten Island and Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center, Upper Manhattan. Some of our classes are offered remotely. 

Contact us! For any direct inquiries or questions about the upcoming IT Support classes, please direct them to Senior Associate Daniella Zaccaro, dzaccaro@perscholas.org.

For inquiries about upcoming Cyber Security classes, please contact Senior Manager Tia Thompson, tithompson@perscholas.org.

If you are interested in a partnership, a presentation or if you would like to have us attend an event, please reach out Senior Director, Christina Xenos, cxenos@perscholas.org.

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!

JOBMAP: A Project of Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island

Did you know there are millions of dollars worth of free career training classes now available online and self-paced? Free career certification training for top companies including Google, Microsoft, CISCO, Amazon along with many more free training classes sponsored by CUNY and SUNY. Not sure about which certification training is right for you? Before you pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for career skills class, first consider enrolling in a free training and learn at your own pace. Free online classes range from employer high demand computer software programs leading to certification to job entry level office skills. Find free training in our easy to use guide.

Jericho Project

Jericho Project’s 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. To make a referral, or express interest in the program, complete Jericho Project’s online form, or contact Vanessa Murray, Career Counselor, vmurray@jerichoproject.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.

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.

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 Culinary Cannabis and Fiber Optics Training.
  • College for Kids 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.

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.

Nontraditional Employment for Women

Nontraditional Employment for Women hosts both in-person and online information sessions, and you can register for an info session here. 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.