City Announces Applications Open for ApprenticeNYC: Advanced Manufacturing and HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

City Announces Applications Open for ApprenticeNYC: Advanced Manufacturing and HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

NEW YORK, NY — The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) has officially opened applications for the ApprenticeNYC: Advanced Manufacturing program and the newly launched Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Pre-Apprenticeship program. These initiatives are designed to equip low-income New Yorkers with the skills needed to thrive in high-demand industrial and construction careers and align with the Adams administration's commitment to create 30,000 new apprenticeships by 2030, fostering a more equitable and inclusive workforce.

These programs also reflect the city's commitment to train and position New Yorkers to benefit from hundreds of thousands of good "green-collar" jobs that don't require a college degree, as laid out in the Green Economy Action Plan. The career pathways for both of these trainings pay annual wages of nearly $80,000 or more, providing inclusive pathways to the middle class.

To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years old, reside in New York City and:

earn $50,000 or less annually for the ApprenticeNYC: Advanced Manufacturing program.
earn $40,000 or less annually for the HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship program.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the SBS Industrial Training website for more information about eligibility and the application process. Additionally, they can register for an information session to learn more about these opportunities:

Training for both programs will begin on Monday, October 7, 2024.

"The Advanced Manufacturing and HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship training programs are accessible pathways for New Yorkers to enter high-growth industries where they can make a strong contribution and advance professionally and economically," said SBS Acting Commissioner Dynishal Gross. "These on-ramps are essential to creating equity of opportunity for New Yorkers and supporting the success of local businesses that are part of the growth of the green economy."

SBS is dedicated to preparing New Yorkers for all careers, including those in construction and advanced manufacturing, by connecting job seekers directly with training opportunities and employment. Those interested in exploring these fast-growing sectors can visit one of SBS's Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Centers located in each of the five boroughs.

"When New Yorkers are well positioned for good-paying jobs, our economy, our businesses, and our city thrive," said Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent). "These programs help New Yorkers learn the in-demand skills of the green economy while ensuring employers have the trained talent they need to succeed, so that we all contribute to and benefit from our city's growth and prosperity as we navigate the realities of climate change."