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Available Trainings | Bilingual Commercial Driver, Construction Pre-Apprenticeship, & First Course NYC

1/20/2020

Bilingual Commercial Driver Training
This NO-COST Training Includes:

Four weeks of tailored instruction and practice testing to help participants
- Secure their commercial driving permit
- Build conversational English Skills
- Learn Commercial driving specific vocabulary and tasks
Once program is complete and they have received their permit, they will be eligible for a free four-week training that will lead to their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B
Eligibility Requirements Include:
- 21 years or older
- New York City resident (within 5 boroughs)
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Currently Unemployed
- Able to pass a medical exam and drug test
- Possess a valid NYS Driver’s License for at least 2 years
- No more than 4 points or 1 suspension or 2 convictions displayed on driving record
- No Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) violations on driving record
- English language learner
- Meet all federal selective service requirements

Construction Skills Pre-Apprenticeship Training

4-7 week full time unpaid Pre-apprenticeship
Participants who successfully complete the Construction Skills pre-apprenticeship training earn a Direct Entry referral to a unionized apprenticeship program for which they are qualified. Direct Entry simply exempts qualified candidates from the General Recruitment; however, candidates must meet any and all entrance requirements
Eligibility Requirements Include:
- 18 years or older
- New York City resident (within 5 boroughs)
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- High School Diploma/Equivalency (Foreign diplomas are allowed for entry into training but only considered by unions on a case by case basis)
- 8th Grade TABE score
- Interested in a career in the construction trades
- Able to attend an unpaid training during the daytime M-F
- Willing to commit to an ~4year apprenticeship program
- Cannot have already completed another pre-apprenticeship program

First Course NYC

14 week apprenticeship program that teaches the culinary skills necessary for a career as a line cook
- 8 weeks hands on culinary training led by a respected NYC chef – weekly stipend provided
- 6 weeks of paid on the job training with a respected NYC restaurant leading to FULL TIME position as a line cook
Participants will earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate
Eligibility Requirements Include:
- 18 years or older
- New York City resident (within 5 boroughs)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- A commitment to pursuing a career as a line cook