Full-time fellowship to start your career as a software engineer with no prior experience needed
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, Out-of-school youth, Person with a disability, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman.
Apprenticeships and skills training, Career services, Internships and Fellowships
15 to 20 months of full-time training before a full time job
Career support, mentorship, job placement, childcare through HRA, and DOL 599
Paid industry training in building maintenance
For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Justice-impacted individual, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, NYCHA resident, Out-of-school youth, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman.
Apprenticeships and skills training, Career services
Flex into UX!
by Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and City University of New York (CUNY)
Disability accommodation details are available. View this program to learn more.
Free training program in design for 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, Career services
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
by NYC Public Schools (Department of Education DOE)
Now enrolling.
For career changers and shifters looking to teach what they know
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, Person with a disability, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman.
Education, certifications, hands-on experience in sustainable construction, building operations and maintenance, HVAC, energy efficiency and solar PV
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, Person with a disability, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman.
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 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.
Creative Apprenticeship Program
by Youth Design Center
Join a free technology and design training course for creative 14 to 24 year old youth.
For BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, CUNY student, Immigrant, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, NYCHA resident, Out-of-school youth, Woman, Youth in foster care.
Apprenticeships and skills training, Career services, Internships and Fellowships
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
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.
Learn and 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 BIPOC Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino, and people of color, Justice-impacted individual, LGBTQ+ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more, Low-income, NYCHA resident, Person with a disability, Public assistance recipient, Youth in foster care.
Apprenticeships and skills training, Career services, Internships and Fellowships
After-school hours with some weekend, evening, and school break activities throughout the year.
Available to juniors, seniors, and some sophomores in DOE high schools.
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, Person with a disability, Public assistance recipient, Woman, Youth in foster care.
Transfer Schools
by NYC Public Schools (Department of Education DOE)
For 16-21 year olds who want to earn their high school diploma.
For Justice-impacted individual, Low-income, Out-of-school youth, Youth in foster care.
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 Person with a disability.
Community Health Opportunity with Americorps
by NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)
For NYCHA residents age 18+ with a high school diploma or HSE.
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, Internships and Fellowships
More than a year.
Living stipend, reimbursed travel, higher education grant, childcare, health coverage, PTO, and student loan forbearance and interest payment.
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.
CUNY Adult Literacy/HSE/ESL Program
by City University of New York (CUNY)
Now enrolling.
Different classes are available depending on your skill level. Some of our programs offer training programs for in-demand jobs. Some of our HSE programs are also GED testing centers.
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, Out-of-school youth, Public assistance recipient, Veteran, Woman.
English classes, High School diploma and HSE/GED prep
All programs have case managers/advisors on staff who work with students to address issues that can make program attendance difficult: transportation, the need for childcare, health concerns, etc.
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.