Education, certifications, hands-on experience in sustainable construction, building operations and maintenance, HVAC, energy efficiency and solar PV
For Adults, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Immigrants, Justice-impacted individuals, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Public assistance recipients, Youth and young adults.
Cyber NYC Internship Program
by NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
The Cyber NYC Internship Program is designed to develop NYC’s next generation of cybersecurity professionals by matching applicants to intern positions at partner companies.
For Adults, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY students, Everyone, Women, Youth and young adults.
Creative Apprenticeship Program
by Youth Design Center
Join a free technology and design training course for creative 14 to 24 year old youth.
For Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY students, Immigrants, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Out-of-school youth, Women, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
Earn competitive wages throughout the program, including during training sessions prior to onsite work.
For Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Justice-impacted individuals, Youth and young adults.
Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
Work within NYCHA communities to grow and distribute fresh produce, build sustainable green infrastructure, and reach residents with sustainability programs.
For NYCHA residents.
Internship or short-term job
6 months, full time
Unlimited monthly Metrocard, uniform, education grant, and other support.
Learn & Earn
by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more.Language access details are available. View this program to learn more.
Learn & Earn is a year-round program for high school juniors and seniors at risk of dropping out of school.
For Low-income New Yorkers, Public assistance recipients, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
After-school hours with some weekend, evening, and school break activities throughout the year.
Transfer Schools
by NYC Department of Education (DOE)
For 16-21 year olds who want to earn their high school diploma.
For Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, Out-of-school youth, Youth and young adults.
High school diploma or equivalency (HSE or GED) prep
55-a
by NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
Now enrolling.
People with a certified mental or physical disability can be hired into competitive civil service positions with the City without having to take an exam.
For People with disabilities.
NYC Men Teach
by NYC Department of Education (DOE) and NYC Young Men's Initiative (YMI)
Now enrolling.
Early career support, professional development, mentoring, and networking services for men of color interested in becoming teachers.
For Adults, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color.
Training for a new job
Duration is dependent on where you are on your education journey.
ACCES-VR
by New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Now enrolling.
ACCES-VR helps people with disabilities achieve and maintain employment through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development.
For People with disabilities.
DYCD Adult Literacy Program
by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Adults and out-of-school youth age 16+ can take free classes to learn English and prep for HSE/GED exams.
For Adults, Everyone, Out-of-school youth, Youth and young adults.
High school diploma or equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills
NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA): Construction Training (NYS Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship program)
by City University of New York (CUNY) and NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Now enrolling.
The Construction track of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) prepares NYCHA residents for entry level opportunities and apprenticeships in the construction industry.
For Adults, NYCHA residents.
Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Training for a new job
Made in NY Post Production Training Program
by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME)
This full-time training preps low-income New Yorkers for jobs in the post-production industry.
For Adults, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Everyone, Low-income New Yorkers, Public assistance recipients.