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This page was updated on May 6, 2025.
Data Analytics Apprenticeship Now Recruiting
The Data School is a full-time opportunity to train and work as a Tableau and Alteryx consultant with The Information Lab. A leading global partner of these software tools, The Information Lab works with major companies across sectors to help them make sense of data. Consultants in the Data School program complete a 28-month contract, with the following benefits:
- 4 months of paid training as a Tableau and Alteryx consultant.
- 2 years of client consulting experience with top-tier organizations.
- Competitive starting salary of $65,000 with benefits
- Post-program opportunities with salaries averaging over $100,000.
Register for their next meet and greet on May 8.
Join Urban Upbound’s 2-Day Employment Workshop
Urban Upbound is hosting a free, 2-day employment workshop starting Monday, May 19 at 11 am in East Harlem. This is a great opportunity to connect with full-time and part-time jobs across a variety of sectors.
- Location: Urban Upbound, 335 East 111th Street, New York, NY 10029
- A wide range of positions available
- Open to individuals 18 years old and up, must bring your resume, NYS ID, and Social Security card
- Questions? Contact: jjuliano@urbanupbound.org
Join the Train & Earn Program at Cypress Hills Local Development Corp. in Brooklyn
Open to 18–24 years old with a High school Diploma or HSE, authorized to work in the U.S. and have a Social Security card, and able to commit to full-time training for 15 weeks.
- Train full-time with industry experts
- Earn certifications like CompTIA A+ and Google IT Support (Tech Track), OSHA 30, Site Safety, Flagger, Scaffold, and Class D/C Driver’s Licenses (Industrial Track)
- Get paid: Receive stipends and earn $18/hour during internships
- Build professional skills in resume writing, financial literacy, and interview prep
- Access support with mental health resources and one-on-one mentorship
Apply online no later than May 15.
Behavioral Health Training with Project Renewal
Project Renewal is currently enrolling for their Care Corps Behavioral Health Training. This program is a 6-week full-time training for careers as Psychiatric Technicians at NYC Health & Hospitals. It combines classroom instruction with paid, hands-on learning in hospital simulation labs. Requires HS diploma/GED, COVID-19 vaccination, and 6+ months of healthcare experience. Learn more here and to register for an information session for the next cohort starting in July.
Agriculture / Tech Training for Young Adults
Open to unemployed or under-employed New Yorkers ages 18 – 24 without a college degree
Change Food for Good’s Intro to AgTech registration is now open—jumpstart your career in tech, sustainable agriculture, or construction. Information sessions for the August cohort are held during May and June.
This 8-week program will help propel your career with hands-on training, job placement & career readiness with a curriculum focused on:
- Design and build sustainable smart farms for food relief
- Learn programming skills & implement sensor technologies into farm sites
- Cultivate your farming knowledge – from hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics – and even mushrooms
- Gain hands-on carpentry skills training to build your own projects
- Learn how to design, build, and maintain food security systems
- Get matched to gainful job opportunities in growing sectors and receive ongoing career support
Job Readiness & Green Careers
The HOPE Program is holding information sessions for their upcoming cohorts:
- HOPEWorks (starting June 2): HOPEworks is a seven-week program that helps participants succeed in the job market and navigate careers in various fields through a 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.
- Intervine (starting June 16): a ten-week transitional employment program that pays participants to engage in hands-on learning through green infrastructure projects across the city while learning critical job skills.
Project Comeback: Now Offering Commercial Driver’s License Training
ACE’s Project Comeback is a workforce development and vocational rehabilitation program that helps New Yorkers experiencing homelessness gain the educational, interpersonal, and technical skills needed to secure and retain full-time, permanent employment. Trainings include OSHA, Commercial Driver’s License, Food Handlers Certificate, Custodial Maintenance Training, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, and Security Guard Training.
ACE is an HRA-approved program with a 35-hour-per-week commitment. To learn more or make a referral, call (212) 274-0550 or email Rosemary Yelton, MSW, Ryelton@acenewyork.org.
Electric Vehicle Safety & Service Course
Interested in the electric vehicle industry? CWE, in partnership with CALSTART and Bronx Community College, is offering a free online Electric Vehicle Safety & Service course to help participants build industry skills and prepare for certification tests.
The self-paced, 25-hour online course, featuring modular lessons, videos, slides, and pre/post exams. Participants can skip sections they’re already familiar with, making it flexible for both new and experienced learners.
Who should apply? Anyone interested in the automotive industry, including mechanics, service technicians, and those looking to enter the growing electric vehicle sector. No prior experience required.
Complete the registration form for the course.
Administrative Training
Open to women.
Grace Institute is a tuition-free 12 week administrative workforce training & job placement program for the women of New York City, ages 18-64. Through workplace training, wraparound services, job placement, and an extensive alumnae network, Grace Institute provides all of the tools necessary for women to realize their career aspirations and enter the workforce with confidence. Learn more and apply for the Grace Institute’s next cohort starting in September.
Tech Training
Per Scholas is currently accepting applications for their IT Support, Cyber Security, AWS re/Start and Software Engineer trainings.
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.
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.
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.
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.