About NEW



 
Partners

Unions
New York City District Council of Carpenters
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3, Elevator Maintenance and
     Repair Division
Ironworkers, Local 40
Mason Tenders District Council, Local 79
Metallic Lathers and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local 46
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 9
Plumbers Local Union 1 of New York City
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 30

Employers
Consolidated Edison
Keyspan
PSE&G
Time Warner
Amtrak
Greyhound Lines
MetroNorth Railroad
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Consultants and Training Partners

Helicon
Helicon Inc., a non-profit organization committed to raising women’s confidence and comprehension in math, teaches approximately 20 hours of trades-focused math to each class.

Helicon also provides extra preparation outside of class for women preparing to take tests to enter apprenticeships.

www.HeliconInc.org

McBurney YMCA
NEW partners with the McBurney YMCA to provide a fitness assessment and lectures in anatomy, ergonomics, nutrition, and functional training.

New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health
NEW partners with the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH) to provide basic training in ergonomics, hazardous materials, and women’s health issues. Students earn a 10-hour OSHA certification card and a NYCOSH health and safety certificate.

NYC District Council of Carpenters
NEW partners with the NYC District Council of Carpenters. Students learn to use tools and materials, read blueprints and work as a team in hands-on construction projects at the Carpenters’ Labor Technical College.

Con Edison
Con Edison provides pro-bono classroom and hands-on training in basic electrical theory, transmission and distribution, and New York City health and safety codes and standards.




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