We work with the City's industrial and construction industry partnerships and the Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Center to offer no-cost training programs for jobs in the industrial and construction fields. These fields include the following sectors and subsectors: manufacturing, construction, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and automotive repair and maintenance. With these industry experts, we engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners in designing training programs that provide viable industrial and construction career opportunities for New Yorkers.
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ApprenticeNYC: Advanced Manufacturing
The Cable Installation training program is delivered in partnership with Brooklyn Workforce Innovations and, through a six-week, full-time model, prepares students to get their BICSI certification and work as network cable installers. Cables installers make an average of $14/hour. Graduates are connected to local employers hiring for this position.
This program is currently recruiting qualified candidates remotely. Complete our interest form to get started.
The Construction Site Safety Training Program provides 40 hours of required Site Safety Training for New York City residents that are 18 years or older and new to the construction industry.
This program is currently recruiting qualified candidates remotely. Complete our interest form to get started.
NYC °CoolRoofs provides New Yorkers with the opportunity to earn paid work experience and credentials in the construction sector. The program supports the City's goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. This initiative is a partnership between the NYC Department of Small Business Services, its Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center, the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, and The HOPE Program.
This transitional training opportunity includes:
Note: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some certifications and other classroom-based trainings may be offered virtually. NYC °CoolRoofs may be able to assist participants with technology to support virtual learning.
All candidates are expected to meet the following minimum requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
This program is currently recruiting qualified candidates remotely. Complete our interest form to get started.
Access free career services and training opportunities.
Access training to discover a new career any time, any place, at no cost.
Paid, full-time apprenticeship that teaches skills advanced manufacturing employers are looking for.
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Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers 6 months and older.
New York City’s Green New Deal and vision for a better world.
Helps adult students acquire technical, trade, construction, or entrepreneurial skills.
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