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South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (SoBRO) is offering training for NYS Class �CDL CP� certification for drivers of small trucks or vans for Access-A-Ride. This intensive four week classroom and road course also prepares graduates for entry level positions. Training also includes interview skills and job placement assistance.
Requirements:
- NYS license for at least three (3) years
- No more than 4 points, within the last three (3) years
- No suspension or revocation for the last three (3) years.
- Must pass criminal background check and drug test
To register for the next course, please call (718) 732-7594.
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) Red Hook On-the-Road is offering training for NYS Class "B/BP/BPS" licenses for drivers of trucks, school buses, coach or charter buses, airport shuttles, Access-a-Ride. This intensive four week classroom and road course also prepares graduates for the job market with customer service, interview skills and job placement assistance.
Requirements
- 21 years or older
- NYC Resident
- Unemployed or underemployed
- A clean NYS driver's license for at least two (2) years
- No more than two (2) points, or one suspension or one conviction showing on the driver record (No Combination)
To register for the next course, please call (718) 237-4846.
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) is offering training for NYS Drivers Licenses (New York Drives). This intensive four-five (4-5) week classroom and road course, consists of a mix of group workshops covering vocational training and individual behind-the-wheel instruction. After successfully passing the road test graduates will be prepared for the job market with customer service, interview skills and job placement assistance.
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- NYC Resident
- Legally eligible to work in the US
- Learner's Permit
- Unemployed, low-income and/or receiving Public Assistance
To register for the next course, please call (718) 237-2017x175.
This entry level clinical course if offered in English and Spanish. Home health aides provide basic medical and home care for patients in their residences. This in-depth four (4) week training runs twice the federal required standard and will provide participants with the skills needed to enter this challenging industry. Training is offered by Cooperative Home Care Associates, located at 349 East 149th Street in the Bronx.
Requirements:
- 7th grade reading and math comprehension
- Able to bend, lift and physically assist clients
- Ability to pass a drug test and nation-wide criminal background check
To register, please call Cooperative Home Care Associates at (718) 993-7104 x 217
Per Scholas, Inc. offers training for computer technician and computer support specialist. Participants will receive in-depth instruction in hardware and software operating systems, including computer assembly, diagnostics and repair. Students are prepared for the Microsoft A+ certification test, the industry standard.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer knowledge and be able to use a mouse
- Have or be willing to get a NYS drivers license
Per Scholas is located at 804 East 138th Street in the Bronx. To register, please call (718) 991-8400
Brooklyn Networks at NYC College of Technology provides an intensive five (5) week program for low-voltage cable installation. Participants are taught using the nationally recognized BICSI Telecommunications Information Systems Level 1 curriculum. This is hands-on technical training and students must also pass rigorous written examinations. Graduates work installing cable TV, computer networks, home theatres and security systems. Intensive job readiness skills training are included, including customer service, resume preparation and mock interview skills.
Requirements:
- NYC Resident
- Unemployed or underemployed
- 21 years or older
- A clean, valid NYS driver’s license
- Pass a reading and math test at the 8th grade level
- Pass a drug test
- Able to lift 70 lbs. and bend
For more information and registration, please call (718) 237-2017 x149.
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations is offering the "Made in New York" Production Assistant four (4) week training course which prepares applicants for a career in TV and film production. Work includes setting up shoots, lights, props and set management. The training leads to a certification from the NYC Mayor�s office of film, Theatre and Broadcasting. Placement assistance for graduates includes resume and interview skills, computer training and mock interviews.
Requirements:
- 21 years or older
- NYC Resident
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Valid driver's license
- Understand and be ready to work the freelance lifestyle
- Work 8 to 14 hours per day
To register for the next cycle, please call (718) 237-2017 x 145
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations is offering the �Brooklyn Woods� eight (8) week training course which prepares students for jobs as skilled wood workers and cabinet makers. Throughout the training students learn safe use and proper care of hand and power tools, shop production, wood technology, finishing techniques, cabinet installation and mechanical drawing. Placement assistance for graduates includes resume and interview skills, computer training and mock interviews.
Requirements:
- 21 years or older
- NYC Resident
- Unemployed or underemployed
- 5th grade reading and math
- Physically fit/able to lift 70 lbs.
To register for the next cycle, please call (718) 788-0292
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) offers an eight (8) week course covering all aspects of office assistant employment including training in business correspondence, office computer software, communications and organization. Job placement assistance is available upon graduation.
Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- HS Diploma or GED preferred
To register, please call (718)-369-0303 for Sunset Park and 718-387-1600 for Bushwick
This program (CCBDP) helps home-based child care providers start and expand their own business as a means to self-employment. CCBDP offers intensive training and a variety of key support services in business, finance and legal areas. Training in micro-business management; finance; marketing; and education and development are offered to round out the deep curriculum. The evening course runs to 45 hours over nine (9) weeks.
For more information, please call the Business outreach Center Network at (718) 624-9115.
HANAC, Inc. offers a Security Guard class designed to train participants to obtain the New York State Pre-Assignment Training Certificate that will allow Graduates to work as Security Guards. The class includes the 8-Hr. Pre-Assignment Training, the 16-Hr. On-The-Job Training Course and the Fire Guard Training. Participants will cover the following topics: Rules, Regulations and Procedures; The Role of a Security Guard; Legal Powers and Limitations; Emergency Situations; Communication, Public Relations; Conflict Management; Access Control; Ethics Conduct; and Report Writing. At the end of each class there is an exam and students are required to get at least 70% correct in order to pass. The results of the exam and personal information are submitted to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and participants receive a certificate. Job placement assistance is available upon completion.
Requirements:
- 19 years or older
- Must score 6th grade level on reading test
For more information and registration, please call (646) 539-5980 x22
HANAC, Inc. offers a three (3) week Customer Service training course for individuals who want to pursue a career in clerical, legal, medical, retail, call centers and other fields. Job placement assistance is available upon completion.
Requirements:
- 19 years or older
- Must score 6th grade level on reading test
For more information and registration, please call (646) 539-5980 x22
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. (NMIC) is offering a three (3) month course that includes a green component to teach trainees to be more environmentally friendly, conscious, and involve training in Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and alternative fuel. At completion, trainees will earn a Certificate of Completion for the Building Maintenance training and be placed in employment including apprenticeships.
Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- Must score 8th grade reading and math
- Must have a clean record
- No substance abuse or orthopedic issues
- Must speak, read and write in English
- Ability to perform physical labor
For more information and registration, please call (212) 453-5392.
Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) offers programs that include a mix of hands-on shop skills, classroom instruction, and physical fitness assessment. NEW currently offers three main programs: Blue Collar Prep, NEW at Night and ReNEW. Graduates from their pre-apprenticeship training programs enter apprenticeship programs and begin working in the construction, transportation and energy industries and facilities maintenance. NEW graduates successfully compete for skilled blue-collar careers that enable women to achieve economic self sufficiency.
Requirements:
- Be a woman
- Be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Willing and able to perform at least 8 hours of physical work
- Have a genuine commitment to pursuing a career in the building and construction trades or other blue collar career
For more information and registration, please call (212) 627-6252
Sustainable South Bronx offers a 12 week training course in: Restoration of rivers, parks and open space; Tree pruning and climbing; Planting and weed techniques; Landscaping techniques; Green Roof training and Solar Power; 40 hour HAZMAT; 10 hour OSHA; and First Aid and CPR. Job placement assistance is available upon completion.
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Interested in Ecological and/or Brownfield Training Restoration
- Able to work outdoors in all kind of weather
- Valid driver's license or ability to get Learner's Permit
- Available to participate in classroom and field training five (5) days a week for 12 weeks
For more information and registration, please call (646) 400-5438
The Edward J. Malloy Initiative for Construction Skills (C-SKILLS) offers a pre-apprenticeship program that runs for 14 weeks. Trainees attend classroom training once a week for three (3) hours per week for ten (10) weeks in the spring. Trainees are given an overview of the unionized construction industry; basic safety and health training; intensive math and exam preparation; interview preparation; and symposiums conducted by Directors of union apprenticeship programs. Upon successful completion of the spring component, trainees continue on to the four (4) week summer component where they receive basic hands-on training that is used to impart upon the trainees the skills needed to be successful in the unionized construction industry.
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Reside in New York City
- Unemployed and Work Ready
For more information and registration, please call (212) 647-0700 ext 29
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