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Culinary apprenticeship for survivors of forced migration

Emma's Torch

Now enrolling.

Training for refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking to get jobs in food For Adults, Immigrants.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Improving English skills, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length 11 weeks, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
  • Support Provided Full-time minimum wage during the program
Learn more about Emma's Torch

Train for a job in energy efficiency

Green Workforce Program

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.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships, Training for a new job
Learn more about Green Workforce Program

Internship experience in cyber security

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.

  • Services Provided Internship or short-term job
  • Duration and Length Full- or part-time, May - August 2023
Go to edc.nyc

Start your career as a designer

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.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length Afternoons and evenings
Learn more about Creative Apprenticeship Program

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 Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Justice-impacted individuals, Youth and young adults.

  • Services Provided Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
Go to www.blocpower.io

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 residents.

  • Services Provided Internship or short-term job
  • Duration and Length 6 months, full time
  • Support Provided Unlimited monthly Metrocard, uniform, education grant, and other support.
Learn more about Green City Force

College and job prep for high schoolers

Learn & Earn by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)

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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.

  • Services Provided Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length After-school hours with some weekend, evening, and school break activities throughout the year.
  • Support Provided One-year follow up services
Learn more about Learn & Earn

High school classes in the afternoon or evening

Young Adult Borough Centers by NYC Department of Education (DOE)

Attend part-time classes to earn your high school diploma if you cannot go to school during the day. For Youth and young adults.

  • Services Provided High school diploma or equivalency (HSE or GED) prep
  • Duration and Length Part time during afternoons or evenings
Go to www.schools.nyc.gov

Work for the City without taking a civil service exam

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.

  • Services Provided Help with finding work
Go to www.nyc.gov

Job services for legally blind residents

NYSCB Vocational Rehabilitation Program by NYS Commission for the Blind (NYSCB)

Now enrolling.

Guidance and counseling to help people who are legally blind find or keep employment. For People with disabilities.

  • Services Provided Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
Go to ocfs.ny.gov

Work full-time in the public sector

NYCHA Health Corps by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

For NYCHA residents age 18+ with a high school diploma or HSE. For Adults, NYCHA residents.

  • Services Provided Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length More than a year.
  • Support Provided Living stipend, reimbursed travel, higher education grant, childcare, health coverage, PTO, and student loan forbearance and interest payment.
Learn more about NYCHA Health Corps

Teacher preparation for men of color

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.

  • Services Provided Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length Duration is dependent on where you are on your education journey.
Learn more about NYC Men Teach

Employment support for veterans

VetConnectNYC by NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)

Now enrolling.

Service members, veterans, and their families can get help connecting to employment, housing, and other services. For Veterans.

  • Services Provided Help with finding work
Go to nyc.uniteus.com

Job board for veterans

VetConnectPro by NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)

Now enrolling.

Explore job opportunities and civil service exams in NYC that match your military skills and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). For Veterans.

  • Services Provided Help with finding work
Go to dvs.yourjobpath.com

Free citywide ABE, GED, and ESOL programs

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.

  • Services Provided High school diploma or equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills
  • Duration and Length Summer, one month
Learn more about DYCD Adult Literacy Program

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 Adults, NYCHA residents.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length 8 weeks, in-person or virtual
Learn more about NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA): Construction Training (NYS Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship program)

English and math help for CUNY students

CUNY Start, Math Start, English Start by City University of New York (CUNY)

Now enrolling.

Succeed in college courses by getting English and map help For Adults, CUNY students, Older adults, Youth and young adults.

  • Services Provided College prep, Improving English skills
  • Duration and Length Full-time, part-time, days or evenings
  • Support Provided Academic advisement, tutoring, MetroCards
Learn more about CUNY Start, Math Start, English Start

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 Adults, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Everyone, Low-income New Yorkers, Public assistance recipients.

  • Services Provided Training for a new job
  • Duration and Length 6 weeks, full-time virtual
Learn more about Made in NY Post Production Training Program

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