1. NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) – Access Training
- Services: Training programs for healthcare and industrial trades.
- Eligibility: NYC resident, 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., earning less than $63,925/year.
- Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/access-training.page
2. Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC)
- Services: Free training in EKG, Phlebotomy, Medical Admin Assistant, CNA, and more.
- Contact:
- Address: 163 W 125th St, 15th Fl, NY, NY 10027
- Phone: (212) 961-3231
- Email: admissions@man.eoc.cuny.edu
- Hours: Mon–Thu: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Website: https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/meoc/
3. Commonpoint Queens – Vocational Training Programs
- Services: 12- to 15-week programs in various career fields.
- Eligibility: Adults facing barriers to employment, ready to work post-training.
- Website: https://www.commonpoint.org/program/vocational-training-programs-for-new-careers
Specialized Career Programs
4. Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT)
- Services: Training in medical admin, cloud support, digital marketing, masonry, and more.
- Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunities_for_a_Better_Tomorrow
5. Workforce1 Career Centers
- Services: Job preparation, training, and placement services across NYC.
- Website: https://jobs.nyc.gov/jobseekers/programs/virtual-workforce1-career-center-system/
6. New York State Department of Labor – Training Opportunities
- Services: Online training in healthcare, business, and technology.
- Website: https://dol.ny.gov/training-opportunities
Specialized Trade Programs
7. Helmets to Hardhats
- Services: Apprenticeship programs in trades like welding for veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
- Website: https://www.helmetstohardhats.org/