Through hard work and a unique apprenticeship program, Antonio Williams of Louisana has transitioned from the military to the tech industry after a 22-year career in the U.S. Army as a culinary specialist.

Apprenti is a program from the Washington Technology Industry Association Workforce Institute that addresses the workforce shortage in the tech industry through paid, on-the-job training and education. The program began in Washington state and has since expanded nationally through a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship intermediary contract.

This "pre-apprenticeship" phase allowed Antonio to learn foundational skills related to hardware, networking, software deployment, and troubleshooting. He received certifications in A+, Network+, Linux+, and Server+ before being placed as a data center technician apprentice with a technology company in Portland, Oregon.

"The program provided a great avenue to change careers after the military," said Antonio. "I would recommend this program to anyone."

You can learn more about Antonio's story from the Department of Labor blog post "After the Army, a New Career in Tech," written by Leo Kay from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs in San Francisco.

If you're eager for a high-skilled, high-paying career, the Department of Labor's Apprenticeship progam can match you with employers seeking to build and train a qualified workforce. Find the apprenticeship that is right for you here.

Employment Programs

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works Program to help industrial businesses fill open positions. A job fair will be hosted on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Top jobs available include: CDL Drivers Class A & B, Warehouse Inventory & Facility Maintenance Workers, Warehouse Forklift/Pallet Operators, Bicycle Mechanics, Printing Press Mechanics, HVAC Technician, Sign/Storefront Installers, Handyman (with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills). To schedule your appointment time, register by emailing jay@siedc.org with your resume attached.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) Train and Earn Program provides free food service training to young adults (age 16-24) not currently working or in school. In just five weeks, participants can receive a $500 completion stipend, with certifications in Customer Service, ServSafe, Microsoft Office, and NYC Food Handlers, plus Employment Readiness Training, Academic Tutoring, Paid Intership, Education/Career Counseling, and much more. NMIC is located at 45 Wadsworth Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10033, Monday through Thursday, 9:30 AM-4 PM. For more information, call 212-822-8325 or 212-453-5378. 

Brooklyn Networks is a free six-week training program that helps unemployed and underemployed individuals access career in low-voltage cabling. The course prepares graduates to obtain the industry-recognized BICSI credential, followed by work in fields like voice and data cabling, security system installation, broadcast cabling, and A/V system installation. For more information, call 718-237-2017 x149 and attend an information session. 

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher, or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

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 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.

Opportunities For a Better Tomorrow TechSTART program will immerse participants into the world of modern digital technology by providing the opportunity to develop in-demand computer programming and coding skills. Program participants will cultivate critical thinking skills, learn to design websites, and achieve technological literacy. Upon completion of the 12-week program, participants will receive assistance with job placement assistance, advanced training, and/or support with college admittance. Classes are Monday to Friday, 9 AM-4 PM at the  Innovation Lab at 87 35th Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Opportunities For a Better Tomorrow Youth Education and Job Training Program. Get the credentials and skills you need to gain employment and thrive in your career. You will receive preparation to take the exams required to achieve certifications in Microsoft Service, Hospitality Front Desk, and/or National Retail Federation Customer Service. You will be assigned to a supervisor (counselor) who monitors your progress and offers one-on-one assistance with personal, educational, and career problems, and also helps you improve your soft skills, such as professional behavior, attire, attitude, and communication. Classes run Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. For more information, call 917-342-5279.

YearUp aligns job training with corporate partner needs and market trends to ensure that the skills students learn will be 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.

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New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

Intro to Social Media Workshop: Monday, September 24, 2018, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11021.  Get an understanding of social media, and learn how you can use social media sites to help your job search. For more information, call 718-780-9200.

Overcoming Invisible Barriers Workshop: Monday, September 24, 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 (such as age, lack of goal). For more information, call 718-661-5012.

Recruiting Event - Alliance Computing Solutions: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 10 AM-12 PM for Robotics Technician (20 openings) at NYC Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10027. Alliance Computing Solutions, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Robotics Technician training program.  

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing,  NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Harlem Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 11 AM-1 PM at NYC Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6 th floor, (between 7th and 8th Avenues), New York,  NY 10027. Participating  businesses: PAE,  Momofuku, Lord and Taylor. Job opportunities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens. Meet with businesses for positions in Administrative, Food Service, Retail.

Brooklyn Mini Job Fair: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at New York State Department of Labor, 250  Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.  Participating businesses: Penda Aiken, PAE, The New Jewish Home, New York Cruise Lines, New York & Company. No appointment or registration  necessary.  Please bring several copies of your resume. Professional attire. Must bring I.D.

Recruiting Event - Military Sealift Command: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 10 AM-12 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Military Sealift Command (MSC) offers careers in the maritime industry, and combine job security with training and advancement opportunities. This combination can take your career further, faster. Careers with MSC include federal benefits, paid leave, and flexibility. MSC is currently recruiting for: Ships Communication Officer, Chief Radio Electronics Technician, Steward Cook, Chief Radio Electronics Technician, and First Radio Electronics Technician.

Transferring Skills Workshop: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing  Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify your transferable skills and target them to new jobs. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs.

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 September 23  become available.