Modern apprenticeships have been around since the better part of the last century—for most of this time, the apprenticeship model has been specific to skilled trades. However, the model has expanded to answer the needs of today's changing economy, by including fields such as finance and professional services. Aon and other professional services firms are forging new ground between education and employment via apprenticeship programs.

The Aon Apprenticeship Program is an innovative and proven model that demonstrates apprenticeships are not only relevant, but can also help create a more diverse, high-skilled, and motivated workforce in the areas of our economy that are growing most quickly: professional services and technology.

Avon has partnered with community colleges to link associate degrees to on-the-job experience. Launched in January 2017, the Aon Apprenticeship Program gives talented students from Chicago's City Colleges the opportunity to gain experience in fields such as cybersecurity and risk mitigation. The apprentices—high school graduates, ages 18-24—receive a competitive salary, full-time benefits, on-the-job training, college tuition, and an associate's degree. Once they graduate, the apprentices are offered full-time employment and a set career path at Aon.

You can learn more about the Aon apprenticeship program from the Department of Labor blog post Inclusion and Innovation: Expanding the American Apprenticeship Model, written by Greg Case, President and CEO of Aon.

YearUp in New York also provides an internship program for high school graduates or GED recipients who are 18-24 years old and highly motivated to learn new technical and business skills. YearUp aligns job training with corporate partner needs and market trends to ensure the skills students learn are in demand. Learn valuable technical and professional skills, and gain work experience during internships at top companies. Earn a stipend throughout the program (while you train and during your internship), and complete courses eligible for college credits. For more information, call 646-341-6800.

Employment Programs

CUNY TechWorks and The Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development are now offering qualified participants a "no cost" 22-week computer training program in Computer Netwotk Support. As IT jobs continue to grow, the need for people to learn the latest technology and become certified as skilled professionals remains in high demand. To prepare for today's competitive workforce, students will go through a series of career development workshops in soft skills training, resume preparation, and mock interviews. Participants  will meet industry leaders and graduates of this program, who will share best practices on how to be successful in the IT field. Upon completion of the training, students can earn four college credits towards their associate's degree and graduates will be referred to jobs. The fourth cohort is scheduled to start July 16, 2018.

Free and low-cost OSHA training and certification courses are offered by six organizations.  To contact any organization with questions, please visit the following website, and call the phone number provided. 

The Cooper Union Retraining Program for Immigrant Engineers at CAMBA assists underemployed or unemployed immigrant engineers and IT professionals in gaining access to higher-paying  jobs through training and job placement assistance. The program includes night and weekend courses in information technology and chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, taught by Cooper Union faculty and field experts. Since its inception in 1987, the Retraining Program for Immigrant Engineers has placed 3,000 immigrant engineers into careers.

LaGuardia Community College is recruiting for its next TechHire-Open Code class. Students learn programming fundamentals, product development, and web development to prepare for jobs as front-end web developers. Training will take place at LaGuardia and in General Assembly's Web Development Immersive program. To see if you are eligible, and begin the application process, apply here now.

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works program to help industrial businesses fill open positions at their firm. 80+ open positions available include: CDL Driver, Mechanic, Graphic Designer, Installer/fabricator, Plumbing, Electrican, HVAC Technician, Auto Body, Welder, Accounting, Sales, Warehouse Associates, General Contractors, General Labor, Bookkeeper, and more. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to dawn@siedc.org.

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations - Red Hook on the Road helps unemployed New Yorkers start new careers in commercial driving. After four weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel training, students are prepared to take the NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL) road test. Once students are licensed, Red Hook on the Road places graduates in a variety of jobs that move people and products throughout the city. Apply now.

The Chinese-American Planning Council Workforce Development Division offers education, training, placement, and post-placement support services to job seekers. Job training programs include BuildingWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Training, Hospitality Careers, and LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail Training.

The Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program offered by Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow helps participants earn the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification from the National Healthcare Association and learn medical terminology, basic bookkeeping, communications, telephone techniques, and customer service. Participants will intern in medical offices and receive job placement assistance. Classes run Monday to Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. For more information, call (212) 630-9727.

NYC Career Center Events and Recruiting

Overcoming Invisible Barriers Workshop: Monday, June 25, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and reduce barriers to your job finding (ex. age, lack of goal).

Recruiting Event - MPower Direct: Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 10:30 AM-2 PM for Marketing & Sales Representative (three openings), Renewable Energy Consultant (five openings) at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Implement and support MPower marketing strategies, educate residential customers on the benefits of switching to renewable energy, guide customers through the enrollment process, schedule follow-up appointments for presenting renewable energy products, create a high-quality customer service experience for the client. Job Location: Bronx and Manhattan. Immediate start dates available.

New York Youth Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM, at New York State Department of Labor, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participating businesses: AJ2 Security, Barclays Center, DO & CO New York Cartering Inc., Madison Square Garden, MTA NYC Transit, NYS Dept. of Civil Service. Must bring photo ID and two copies of your resume to the event.

Recruiting Event - Sakara Life: Thursday, June 28, 2018, 9 AM-11 AM for Production Associate (eight openings) at NYS Department of Labor - Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Job functions:  Cooking and food prep tasks including cleaning, chopping, cooking vegetables and fruit, making sauces, baking, etc., portioning soups, sauces, and dressing; assembling, labeling, and packaging meals; performing daily kitchen/warehouse maintenance and cleaning tasks. Note: Candidates with limited English language abilities will be considered. 

Acing the Interview Workshop: Thursday, June 28, 2018, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM at 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and review the follow-up required to get a job. (Duration: two-and-a-half hours).

Individual Resume Review /Career Advisement Workshop: Friday, June 29, 2018, 8:30 AM-11 AM, at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx , NY 10458. Check-in 8:30 AM-9:00 AM. Space is limited.  First come, first served. Must have resume in PDF form.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Friday, June 29, 2018, 10 AM-12 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers.

Job Search Planning (English) Workshop: Friday, June 29, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in time: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1.

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

The New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCE&TC) is an association of 200 community-based organizations, educational institutions, and labor unions that annually provide job training and employment services to over 750,000 New Yorkers, including welfare recipients, unemployed workers, low-wage workers, at-risk youth, the formerly incarcerated, immigrants and the mentally and physically disabled. View NYCE&TC Job Listings.

Digital NYC is the official online hub of the New York City startup and technology ecosystem, bringing together every company, startup, investor, event, job, class, blog, video, workplace, accelerator, incubator, resource, and organization in the five boroughs. Search jobs by category on this site.

St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development provides free job training and educational programs in Environmental Response and Remediation Tec (ERRT), Commercial Driver's License, Pest Control Technician Training (PCT), Employment Search, Prep Training and Job Placement, Earn Benefits, and Career Path Center. For information and assistance, please visit St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development or call 718-302-2057 ext. 202.

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.

CMP (formerly Chinatown Manpower Project) in lower Manhattan is now recruiting for free training in Quickbooks, Basic Accounting, and Excel. This training is open to anyone receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Classes run for eight weeks, followed by one-on-one meetings with a job developer.

CMP also provides Free Home Health Aide Training for bilingual English/Cantonese speakers receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Training runs Mondays through Fridays for six weeks, and includes test prep and the HHA certification exam. Students learn about direct care techniques such as taking vital signs, and assisting with personal hygiene and nutrition.

For more information on the above CMP training programs, email info@cmpny.org, call 212-571-1690, or visit the CMP website. CMP also provides tuition-based healthcare and business training free to students who are entitled to ACCESS funding.

Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) trains women, and places them in careers in the skilled construction, utility, and maintenance trades. It helps women achieve economic independence and a secure future. For information call 212-627-6252, or register online.

Grace Institute provides tuition-free, practical job training in a supportive learning community for underserved New York area women of all ages, and from many different backgrounds. For information, call 212-832-7605.
 

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of June 24  become available.