A unique Southern California apprenticeship program has helped Adriana Pacheco launch a new career in healthcare, where she helps improve patient health through community outreach.

Adriana graduated from Sonoma State University in 2014 with a double major in anthropology and Spanish. Having a job that involved providing in-home therapeutic services to children with autism gave her a desire to work in the medical field.

She saw the two-year Care Navigator Apprenticeship Pilot program as the perfect opportunity to enter the field of healthcare without previous experience, while earning a paycheck.

The program, run by the Worker Education and Resource Center in Los Angeles in partnership with other local organizations, helps community-based clinics improve care and reduce costs for high-risk patients with complex needs.  Apprentices, or "care navigators," complete an intensive classroom education period before beginning on-the-job training under the guidance of a mentor.

After completing the apprenticeship, Adriana was hired full-time as a clinic supervisor at Harbor Community Clinic in San Pedro. Her pay has increased substantially and her team of five will grow to 25 next year when the clinic expands.

You can learn more about Adriana's success story from the Department of Labor blog post Apprenticeship Program Launches Career in Community Healthcare, written by Leo Kay, from the 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 nation's largest public library system, The New York Public Library, is hiring! Browse openings for all sorts of positions on our Careers page and discover jobs across our 92 locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development offers free courses for adults who learn at their own pace. Courses include the Academic Skills Series, Employability Skills Series, Life Skills Series, Occupational Skills Series, Microsoft Computer Certificate Programs, and Computer Certificate Programs. SUNY ATTAIN Lab offers open enrollment to all clients as each course is designed by experts in their field. SUNY ATTAIN Lab @ GMHC is at 307 West 38 Street 4th floor, New York, NY 10018. For information, call 212-367-1351 or 212-367-1348.

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 next session begins January 2019. For more information, call 212-346-8410 / 8420.

CUNY LaGuardia TechHire - OpenCode program is an accelerated training in web development, software development, and networking administration to help young adults launch careers in high-growth, high-demand technology jobs.  Scholarships may be available for eligible young adults, ages 17-29. OpenCode students learn programming fundamentals, product development, and web development to prepare for jobs as front-end web developers. Classes will start February 2019. Apply now here.

Comunilife is a community-based health and housing service provider that supports the needs of more than 3,000 low-income  and vulnerable New Yorkers. It arranges short-term supportive housing for recently discharged hospital patients who lack appropriate housing in which to recuperate. More than half of their clients are Hispanic with limited English-speaking ability, and more than 40%  are African American. Current job openings include Administrative Assistant, Case Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Housing Development Project Manager, and more.

Brooklyn Public Library Adult Learning in partnership with BEOC is now offering Medical Billing and E-Records Training administered  by the New York City College of Technology. Medical Billing and E-Records Training helps build careers in the medical and health insurance fields. Upon successful completion, participants will be prepared to take the national certification exam to become a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist; participants will be able to use medical billing software and job placement assistance is available. The 15-week program will run from February to May 2019. To enroll, applicants must attend an information /registration session at Pacific Library (25 4th Avenue) on Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30 PM or Saturday, December 15 at 10:30 AM. For more information, call 718-622-4460.

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.

Apply for an Individual Training Grant (ITG). The grant pays for tuition, registration fees, testing fees, and books for in-demand trainings. ITGs are only available for training in certain occupations and at eligible training providers. Find out more about eligible occupations and training providers.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), business plan creation with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

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.

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.

ApprenticeNYC for CNC Machinists. ApprenticeNYC is a paid full-time apprenticeship opportunity that provides classroom-based technical training and on-the-job training to help New York City job seekers develop in-demand skills in a long-term occupation with high growth potential. The computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist track of the program provides 10 weeks of classroom training and 62 weeks of on-the-job training with employers in the advanced manufacturing sector. No experience necessary. Complete this program application form to be considered for the opportunity.

New York Drives helps students obtain their driver’s licenses so they can access advanced training for a specific career path. This program is six weeks long: The first three weeks focus on strengthening students’ professional development skills, and the last three weeks focus on part-time driving lessons. After successfully passing road tests, graduates enroll in one of Brooklyn Workforce Innovation's (BWI) sector-based training programs, leading to skilled employment, or are placed directly into jobs. Once a year, New York Drives also offers security guard training where graduates obtain their security guard certificates and license.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners to design training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunites are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.   

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works program to help industrial businesses fill open positions at their firms. 80+ open positions available include: CDL Driver, Mechanic, Graphic Designer, Installer/fabricator, Plumbing, Electrician, 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.

Under the America's Promise CUNY TechWorks Program, Queensborough Community College (QCC) offers an Applied Software Development Training Program covering web client programming, systems design and implementation, and smartphone application development. This hands-on, tech skills training program culminates in a capstone application development class focused on building students' professional programming portfolios. Credits earned can be applied towards QCC's AAS degree in Information and Internet Technology. For more information, call 718-631-6343. 

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.

Discover Accounting includes state-by-state guides on becoming a CPA, salaries, and educational requirements. For more advanced accounting topics, you'll find information in their comprehensive career guide and career comparisons.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Upgrade a Resume : Monday, December 3, 2018, 1 - 3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458.  This workshop walks jobseekers through the steps for upgrading their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each participant's resume.  Customers must have an electronic version of their resume available either in their email or on a flash drive.  (Duration: two hours).  Check in time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM.  For information call 718-960-2458.

Interviewing  Workshop (Spanish):  Monday, December 3, 2018, 2 -  4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458.  Check-in: 2:00 - 2:15 PM.  For information call 718-960-7901.

Job Search Planning (English):  Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 2 - 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458.  Participants will learn or improve job search skills that can help in their job search process.  Check in: 2:00 - 2:15 PM.  For information call 718-960-7901.

Bronx Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at New York State Department of Labor, 400 E Fordham Road, 7th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participating businesses: Phipps Neighborhoods, New York Junior Tennis and Learning, Scott's Miracle-Gro. For information, call 917-763-9670.

Queens Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 10 AM-2 PM at Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Participating businesses: TWA Hotel, Central Queens YM & YWHA and Samuel Field YM & YWHA, The TemPositions Group of Companies, Inc. For more information, call 718-613-3954.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone:  Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 2 - 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458.  Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone an interactive resource to help manage their careers.  Check in: 2:00 -  2:15 PM.  For information call 718-960-7901.  

Individual Resume Review/Career Advisement:  Thursday, December 6, 2018, 12:30 - 3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458.  This session provides jobseekers the opportunity to meet individually with a Career Advisor to discuss employment and training opportunities.  Check in:  12:30 - 1:00 PM.  For information call 718- 960- 2458.

Acing the Interview:   Thursday, December 6, 2018, 1:30 - 4:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458.  This workshop will help jobseekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and the follow up required to get a job. (Duration: two and a half hours)   Check in: 1:30 - 2:00 PM.  For information call 718-960-2458.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, December 6, 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. For information call 718-780-9200. 

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.

Find the apprenticeship that's right for you or post an apprenticeship job at Apprenticeship.gov.
 

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of December 2 become available.