Career Discovery NYC
Learn about careers and the skills needed to get a job. Access no-cost, online training for a career through Career Discovery NYC.
Go to careerdiscovery.cityofnewyork.usJob training
Free and low-cost training programs are available if you want to learn new skills to start working or change careers, with some programs offering job placement
Learn new job skills
Participate in free programs to learn skills and prepare for careers in a new field
CUNY Upskilling
CUNY Upskilling is a list of no-cost virtual trainings that will help you get the latest professional skills and knowledge to discover your strengths, make the job search easier.
Go to www.cuny.eduTechnology training
Start your career in the tech industry
Free training for career in web development
NYC Web Development Fellowship by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Prepare for a career in web development. For eligible residents without previous web development experience. For Low-income.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- Full time for 19-21 weeks
Free training in data analytics
Data Analyst Training Accelerator (DATA) by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Prepare for a career in data analytics. For those without previous paid professional data or marketing analyst experience. For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Low-income, Woman.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- Full time for 18 weeks
Train for a high paying career in tech
Tech 51 by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Now enrolling.
For NYCHA residents age 18+ and with a high school diploma or HSE. For NYCHA resident.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- 12-15 weeks or 12 months, full time
Exposure to tech for CUNY students
Break Through Tech at CUNY by City University of New York (CUNY)
Now enrolling.
Gain tech skills in Machine Learning and AI and connect to internship opportunities For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY student, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, Woman.
- Apprenticeships and skills training, Career services, Internships and Fellowships
- 1-3 weeks
Construction and sustainability training
Train for a construction or green job
Construction training for NYCHA residents
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 NYCHA resident.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- 8 weeks, in-person or virtual
Construction training to prepare you for a union apprenticeship
Construction Pre-Apprenticeship by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Hands-on training in construction trades like carpentry and electrical. For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Immigrant, Justice-impacted individual, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, NYCHA resident, Public assistance recipient, Woman.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
Paid job training to work on NYC's rooftops
NYC °CoolRoofs by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ)
This 10-week paid training program offers hands-on experience making NYC rooftops more energy efficient. For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Immigrant, Justice-impacted individual, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, NYCHA resident, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- Flexible, early mornings or weekends
Become an apprentice
NYSDOL Apprenticeships by New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
Now enrolling.
Apply to apprenticeships that include classroom training and paid on-the-job training. For 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, Youth in foster care.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- Up to several years
Train for a career in green construction
Civilian Climate Corps by BlocPower
Now enrolling.
Earn competitive wages throughout the program, including during training sessions prior to onsite work. For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Justice-impacted individual.
- Apprenticeships and skills training, Career services, Internships and Fellowships
Get paid to work on sustainability initiatives
Green City Force by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Now enrolling.
Work within NYCHA communities to grow and distribute fresh produce, build sustainable green infrastructure, and reach residents with sustainability programs. For NYCHA resident.
- Internships and Fellowships
- 6 months, full time
- Unlimited monthly Metrocard, uniform, education grant, and other support.
Health and human services training
Get the skills to work in healthcare
Train for a career in medical billing
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate Program by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Now enrolling.
Learn how to process medical insurance claims.
- Apprenticeships and skills training, College enrollment, prep, and completion
- 5 months
Nurse licensing exam prep (NCLEX-RN) for foreign-trained nurses
NCLEX-RN Preparation for Foreign-Trained Nurses by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Now enrolling.
This program prepares internationally trained nurses to pass the nurse licensing exam and find work as Registered Nurses For Immigrant, Low-income.
- Apprenticeships and skills training, Career services, English classes
- Monday to Thursday or Friday, daytime or evening hours
Train and intern as a peer provider
HTH Peer Training Program by Community Access and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
- Apprenticeships and skills training, Internships and Fellowships
- 20 weeks in classroom, 12 week internship
Healthcare and technology courses for ESOL students
QPL English for Work by Queens Public Library (QPL)
Now enrolling.
Improve your English and prepare to work as a Home Health Aide or for a job in technology. For 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.
- Apprenticeships and skills training, English classes
- 15 weeks, 17-20 hours per week
Education training
Prepare to become a teacher
Teacher preparation for men of color
NYC Men Teach by NYC Public Schools (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 BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY student.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- Duration depends on your education
Hands-on teacher training residency
NYC Teaching Collaborative by NYC Public Schools (Department of Education DOE)
Get teacher training to become a licensed teacher in NYC, and earn a subsidized masters degree along the way. For 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, Woman.
- Apprenticeships and skills training, College enrollment, prep, and completion
- Spring training starts in January, and is full-time
Alternative certification to become a teacher
NYC Teaching Fellows by NYC Public Schools (Department of Education DOE)
Intensive training followed by teaching in a NYC public school while working towards a subsidized masters degree. For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Woman.
- Apprenticeships and skills training, College enrollment, prep, and completion, Internships and Fellowships
- 7 week summer training, then full time teaching
Media and entertainment training
Learn the skills to work in the media and entertainment industries
Training in photo and video editing and visual effects
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 BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Low-income, Public assistance recipient.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- 6 weeks, full-time virtual
Film and television job training for low-income New Yorkers
Made in NY Production Assistant Training Program by NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME)
Now enrolling.
The “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program helps low-income New Yorkers get their foot in the door of the dynamic world of film and television. For Justice-impacted individual, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, Woman.
- Apprenticeships and skills training
- 5 weeks, full-time
Explore all job training programs
Explore all the job training programs in NYC and find one that’s right for you!