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This page was updated on February 6, 2025.
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.
Career Navigation Support for High School Graduates
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.
Take the next step by completing the Alumni Lab Interest form. Spread the word with the Alumni Lab program flyer available in English and Spanish.
Social Media and Marketing Training
MESA Charter High School has partnered with Full Funnel Growth to create the Digital Marketing Career Lab, a free 10-week hybrid program taught by marketers designed to provide real-world training and skills for social media and email marketing roles with average salaries starting at $50K – $60K.
This program, open to high schools graduates, is meant to help you gain experience to start an entry-level role at companies and non-profit organizations. Please note, while you may apply these skills for your personal social media influencing, that is not the primary focus of this program! Learn more and express your interest here.
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.
[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.
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.