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Job services to help adults prepare for and find work

Virtual Workforce1 Career Center System by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

Services Provided Career services

Eligibility BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY student, Immigrant, Justice-impacted individual, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, NYCHA resident, Person with a disability, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman

Schedule No fixed amount of time, Schedule varies

Disability Accommodation Disability Accommodation

Language Access Language Access

Last Updated Last updated on Jun 15, 2023

Get help preparing for and connecting to a wide range of jobs across New York City.

Through the Virtual Workforce1 Career Center system, New Yorkers can get one-on-one career help. Services include finding jobs that are a good fit, preparing for interviews, and accessing free training. Services are free and available online or over the phone.

Who it's for Who it's for

Anyone 18 years or older who is legally authorized to work in the US can use a Workforce1 Career Center.

Specialized services at certain centers are available to those who are veterans or justice-involved.

Duration and Length Duration and Length

One-on-one appointments with Workforce1 are scheduled based on your availability within their operating hours, usually Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm.

Workforce1 also hosts weekly group workshops. Schedules vary by borough.

Disability Accommodation Disability Accommodation

Workforce1 delivers remote and online services through platforms approved by the ADA and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (for example, Zoom for group workshops).

Language Access Language Access

Services are available in 25 languages in addition to English, as well as phone translation if the staff does not speak your preferred language.

Next Steps

To connect to services, fill out the online form.

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