Brooklyn Workforce Innovations helps jobless and working poor New Yorkers establish careers in sectors that offer good wages and opportunities for advancement.

Currently BWI offers free job training programs in four industries: commercial driving, telecommunications cable installation, TV and film production, and skilled woodworking.

"Made in NY" (MINY) Production Assistant Training Program helps low-income and unemployed New York residents start a career in TV and film production.  Through a partnership with the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, the MINY PA program offers 5-weeks of full-time hands-on skills training and two years of paid job placement assistance.

MINY is currently looking for individuals who are not in school or who have dropped out of school; individuals being supported by family/friends/significant other; individuals who are out of work or underemployed and those who are available full-time.

No previous TV/Film experience is required. There is no educational/degree requirement for this program.  Individuals with past/current incarcerations histories/arrests, individuals on porale or probation, veterans and women are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• New York City Resident (living within one of the 5 boroughs of NYC)
• Have valid driver's license: Applicants without a driver's license are welcome to attend an info session and submit an application.  (If selected, the program will help them obtain their driver's license-free of charge)
• Be available full-time (M-F 7:30 am - 6pm) during the four week training program
• Legally able to work in the U.S.

"Made in NY"  Production Assistant Training Program is currently accepting applications for the May, 2016 class.  Application deadline is on Monday, April 25,  1 pm sharp at Brooklyn Navy Yard in Building 92 .

To get to Building 92:  Enter the Brooklyn Navy Yard at the intersection of Carlton/Flushing Avenue, 11205.

Specific directions to  Building 92