Training and Education

start your career as a restaurant cook first course nyc apprenticeship program first course nyc teaches you fundamental culinary skills and places you in a full-time, entry-level restaurant cook job. program features eight weeks of full-time culinary job training led by restaurant professionals (weekly MetroCard and $355 stipend provided, if eligible) Earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate Work-Earn-Learn: Continue paid, full-time training on-the-job in a respected NYC restaurant kitchen Continue as a full-time permanent employee in an entry-level restaurant cook position minimum requirements Willing and able to work full-time as a restaurant cook o  Aged 18 or older o  New York City resident o  Authorized to work in the United States o  Make no more than $50,000 annually Registered for Selective Service (if applicable) o Restaurants participating in this program may require apprentices to be vaccinated against COVID-19

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Launch Your Culinary Career with First Course NYC

Provided by:
NYC Food and Beverage Industry Partnership
Type:
Jobs and Internships  •  Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults  •  Jobseekers  •  Low income Individuals and Families  •  Unemployed
Keywords:
Job Training
First Course NYC trains aspiring restaurant cooks through an eight-week, full-time culinary program led by industry professionals, providing fundamental skills, a weekly MetroCard, and a $355 stipend (if eligible). Participants earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate and gain hands-on, paid training in a respected NYC restaurant kitchen, leading to full-time employment. Eligible applicants must be NYC residents, 18 or older, authorized to work in the U.S., earning no more than $50,000 annually, and willing to work full-time. Some restaurants may require COVID-19 vaccination. Interested? Attend an info session to learn more!

More info at:

Website:
nyc.gov/firstcourse
 
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Internationally trained nurse? Improve your English skills and become a licensed nurse in New York. The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Preparation Course for English Language Learners is offered at no-cost for internationally trained nurses. This program can help you: improve your English language skills, learn about nursing in the US healthcare system, prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam to become re-licensed in NY State. Eligibility requirements: be an english language learner, have high-intermediate level of spoken english, have a nursing degree from a country other than the US, be a NYC resident and legally authorized to work in the US, submit nurse license verification application to CGFNS International and NYS Education Department, make no more than 40k annually if employed, have reliable internet and working computer to use during the training program, be vaccinated against covid 19 except for those with an approved reasonable accommodation

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Free NCLEX-RN Prep for Internationally Trained Nurses

Provided by:
CUNY,CUNY LaGuardia Community College,CUNY Lehman College
Type:
Jobs and Internships  •  Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults  •  Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers  •  Jobseekers  •  Low income Individuals and Families  •  Unemployed
Keywords:
Healthcare
Internationally trained nurses can improve their English skills and prepare for U.S. licensure through a no-cost NCLEX-RN Preparation Course for English Language Learners. This program supports nurses in strengthening their English, understanding the U.S. healthcare system, and preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed in New York State. Eligibility: Open to NYC residents authorized to work in the U.S. with a nursing degree from outside the U.S., high-intermediate English proficiency, and an annual income of $40,000 or less if employed. Applicants must also have submitted a nurse license verification application, access to a computer and internet, and be COVID-19 vaccinated (unless exempt)

More info at:

Website:
nyc.gov/healthcaretraining
 
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Mentor Training Program – Paid Opportunity

Provided by:
Pure Legacee
Type:
Jobs and Internships  •  Training and Education
Resource for:
Young Adults
Keywords:
Education  •  Mentoring
A 16-week paid training program for young women ages 14–24 to mentor girls in Brooklyn. Participants receive $2,000 while gaining trauma-informed coaching, life-skills training, community resources, and networking opportunities. The program provides mentorship experience and professional development in a supportive environment. Applications are now open, sessions start in March 2025.
Deadline: Applications are open. Sessions start in March 2025.

More info at:

Website:
www.purelegacee.org
 
Email: kaiia@purelegacee.org  
Phone: 516-382-9954  
Additional Link:
Sign Up
Address: 519 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn  
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Green Teens • Farming Work Program for Youth

Provided by:
The Campaign Against Hunger
Type:
Jobs and Internships  •  Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 18-24  •  High School Students  •  Teenagers
Keywords:
Farming  •  Job Training  •  Outdoors
Get paid while you learn with interactive professional development workshops, work under farming experts, learn about composting and innovative farming techniques, and advocate for food justice and food security in our community. Green Teen Workforce Program for 18-24 year olds Green Teen Internship for 14-18 year olds. Duration: 5 months. Start Date: March 10, 2025.
Deadline: February 28, 2025

More info at:

Website:
tcahfarms.org/green-teens
 
Email: hbrown@tcahnyc.org  
Phone: 718-773-3551 extension 116  
Additional Link:
Apply
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2025-Law Dept Youth Leadership Council 2025

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2025 Youth Leadership Council•NYC Law Department Family Court Division

Provided by:
NYC Law Department Family Court Division
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Afterschool Program  •  Civics and Citizenship
The NYC Law Department Family Court Division is calling all NYC high school students interested in: juvenile justice, family law, mental health, community outreach and engagement. Explore the work of the NYC Law Department Family Court Division. YLC members will learn about careers as: attorney, paralegal, victim advocate, resource specialist and more! This program starts on January 9, 2025, on Thursdays from 4-6PM at 350 Jay Street Brooklyn.

More info at:

Website:
nycservice.org/youth_opportunities
 
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Winter Supported Experimental Filmmaking Lab - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Neurodivergent Individuals  •  Teenagers
Keywords:
Afterschool Program  •  Arts and Culture
The Reel Works Winter Supported Lab is a FREE weeklong filmmaking intensive that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Eligibility: Neurodivergent, Ages 15-21. Workshop Dates & Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 18 - 21, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
Deadline: January 26, 2025, 11:59 PM

More info at:

Website:
Apply at bit.ly/4gMattD
 
Email: mariam@reelworks.com  
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Sound Lab: Podcasting - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Teenagers
Keywords:
Afterschool Program  •  Arts and Culture
Dive into the art of journalistic storytelling through sound in Sound Lab: Podcasting! Over twelve weeks, students will explore audio recording software, craft immersive soundscapes, create foley effects, and bring narratives to life using only sound. Perfect for aspiring podcasters and audio enthusiasts! Eligibility: High school students ages 13-19, intermediate knowledge of Spanish and some knowledge of English is required. Workshop Dates & Location: Wednesdays, February 12 - May 29, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
Deadline: January 19, 2025 11:59PM

More info at:

Website:
Apply at bit.ly/4fuKdmo
 
Email: mariam@reelworks.com  
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Free English Classes for Immigrant New Yorkers!

Provided by:
Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
English Language (ESOL)
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs offers free beginner and intermediate English classes at over 60 centers across the five boroughs. Classes are open to all immigrant New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status or existing English ability. Participants receive practice materials, learn about immigrant rights and resources, and enjoy a welcoming community where they can safely practice English. Through award-winning We Speak NYC episodes, learners also explore city services, civic engagement, and much more.

More info at:

Website:
nyc.gov/wespeaknyc
 
Email: wespeaknyc@cityhall.nyc.gov  
Download:
Flyer
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Homework help flyer

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Free Homework Help at Midwood Library

Provided by:
Brooklyn Public Library
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Infants/Children
Keywords:
Schools
Kids in grades K–8 can receive free homework assistance from trained volunteers at the Midwood Library. Help is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30–6:00 PM. No registration is required—just drop by with your homework questions

More info at:

Website:
bklynlibrary.org/locations/midwood
 
Phone: 718-252-0967  
Address: 975 East 16th Street, Brooklyn 11230  
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2024-Teaching the Brain Mentorship flyer

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Teaching the Brain: Healthcare Career Mentorships for High School Students

Provided by:
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
College Students  •  High School Students
Keywords:
Career Counseling  •  Mentoring
This is is a four-month mentorship program that connects high school students with mentors in undergraduate, graduate, or medical programs. It offers teens firsthand insights into careers in healthcare, neuroscience, and research through weekly meetings. Mentors provide guidance and support, helping to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Register to participate as a teen mentee or a volunteer mentor! Mentor registration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1n9tm--2x_Ds7W13zxilv-rpS6sVb6OTnnBm0Ak-5dY2FVg/viewform Mentee registration link is below.
Deadline: End of September 2024

More info at:

Website:
Mentee Registration
 
Email: teachingthebrain@gmail.com  
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