Programs

NEW prepares women for careers in the building and construction trades, public utilities, transportation, green jobs, and building maintenance and operations industries—jobs with good pay, good benefits, and room to grow.  

NEW’s core offering is a free-of-cost, pre-apprenticeship program that provides students with a well-rounded introduction to the building trades, hands-on training experience, and safety certifications. Curriculum components also include industry overview, job-readiness preparation, and wellness workshops. This training program is offered in English and on both day and evening schedules. NEW also offers a separate track for skills training in green jobs.  

Post-program, NEW helps graduates with job placements, trade-specific advanced training and preparation, and additional support to grow and thrive in their careers. Throughout their journey, NEW offers students and graduates wrap-around services, such as referrals to access childcare, healthcare, housing, and public assistance; access to tools and equipment; and professional development opportunities. 

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

BLUE COLLAR PREP

  • Day-time program, 5-6 weeks

  • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Classes in Chelsea, Manhattan, and Industry City, Brooklyn 

NEW AT NIGHT

  • Evening/weekend program, 8-9 weeks 

  • Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

  • Classes in Chelsea, Manhattan, and Industry City, Brooklyn 

GREEN COLLAR PREP

  • Skills training in green jobs 

  • Day-time program, 7-9 weeks 

  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

  • Classes in Chelsea, Manhattan, Industry City, Brooklyn, and Long Island City, Queens 

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

  • NEW welcomes women and women-identified individuals to apply 

  • 18 years or older 

  • High school diploma or equivalency/GED 

  • Proficient in English (classes are offered in English) 

  • Eligible to work in the United States 

  • Able to lift, push, or pull up to 65 lbs. and stand for 7-8 hours 

NEW is part of the Apprenticeship Readiness Collective (ARC), which aims to provide those from underrepresented communities with direct entry to apprenticeships in the building and construction trade unions in New York City. Partners are: