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Construction training for NYCHA residents
NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA): Construction Training (NYS Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship program) by Housing Authority (NYCHA) and City University of New York (CUNY) | CUNY New York City College of Technology
The Construction track of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) prepares NYCHA residents for entry level opportunities and apprenticeships in the construction industry.
Overview
The NRTA Construction 8-week pre-apprenticeship training prepares NYCHA residents to acquire skills and industry certifications to work in the construction trades. Graduates of this training track are referred to union apprenticeships and employment opportunities with union partners and construction contractors.
Eligibility
To qualify for training, you must:
- Be an authorized NYCHA resident
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have valid working documentation
- Be able to work for 8 hours on your feet
- Be able to pass a drug test
- Be able to pass the NRTA entrance exam with a score of 70% in reading and math
- Have a High School Diploma, or GED
FAQ
What is the schedule?
The 8 week training runs Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm, with classroom and hands-on lab instruction (in person and/or virtual).