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Black, Hispanic / Latino, and Indigenous people of color

Join a program that helps BIPOC people develop their skills and talent for the workplace.

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As a person of color, you can access many programs to prepare for work.

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.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training
  • Duration and Length Duration depends on your education
Learn more about NYC Men Teach

Youth leadership and career exposure for youth

Junior One Hundred by NYC Young Men's Initiative (YMI)

Now enrolling.

Exposes students ages 12-24 to business professionals and mentors to help build their careers.

  • Services Provided Career services, College enrollment, prep, and completion, Internships and fellowships
  • Duration and Length Varies, can be year-round
  • Support Provided Financial literacy support
Learn more about Junior One Hundred

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.

  • Services Provided Apprenticeships and job training
Learn more about Construction Pre-Apprenticeship

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.

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

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