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.
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.
Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
NYC Men Teach by NYC Department of Education (DOE) and Young Men's Initiative (YMI)
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.
Training for a new job
Duration is dependent on where you are on your education journey.
Work within NYCHA communities to grow and distribute fresh produce, build sustainable green infrastructure, and reach residents with sustainability programs.
For NYCHA residents.
Internship or short-term job
6 months, full time
Unlimited monthly Metrocard, uniform, education grant, and other support.
ACCES-VR by New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Now enrolling.
ACCES-VR helps people with disabilities achieve and maintain employment through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development.
For People with disabilities.
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.
High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills
Learn & 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 Low-income New Yorkers, Public assistance recipients, Youth and young adults, Youth in foster care.
Help with finding work, Internship or short-term job, Training for a new job
After-school hours with some weekend, evening, and school break activities throughout the year.
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.
Apprenticeships, Help with finding work, Training for a new job
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.
NYCDOE Adult Education by NYC Department of Education (DOE)
Now enrolling.
Adults 21 or older can take classes to learn the skills needed to eventually earn their high school equivalency (GED/HSE).
For Adults, Everyone, Immigrants.
High School Equivalency (HSE or GED) prep, Improving English skills
Morning, afternoon and evening classes, Monday through Saturday
Construction Pre-Apprenticeship by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Now enrolling.
Hands-on training in construction trades like carpentry and electrical.
For Adults, Everyone, Justice-impacted individuals, Low-income New Yorkers, NYCHA residents, Public assistance recipients, Women, Youth and young adults.
ApprenticeNYC: Advanced Manufacturing Program by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
Trains people with little or no prior knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing to become capable, qualified craftsperson(s).
For Adults, Everyone, Immigrants, Justice-impacted individuals, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Low-income New Yorkers, Older adults, Public assistance recipients, Women.
CUNY Upskilling Initiative by City University of New York (CUNY)
Now enrolling.
Get in-demand professional skills in sectors such as healthcare, business, IT and more. Scholarships are available.
For Adults, CUNY students, Everyone, Youth and young adults.