Jobs, Training & Career · Surprise rank #397
Get NYC to Pay for Your Construction, Transportation or Green-Energy Credential
SBS funds selected no-cost occupational training programs through Workforce1 providers.
Who
Eligible NYC job seekers meeting the active program's prerequisites.
Where: NYC.
What to do
Start here: Contact Workforce1 and ask for the current no-cost industrial, transportation and green-training cohorts.
Eligibility: Age 18+, NYC resident, authorized to work, selective-service compliance when applicable; if employed, under $63,925 under the current general Access Training rule.
What you get
NYC Small Business Services funds no-cost training for selected industrial, construction, transportation and green-economy occupations.
Benefit: Occupational training, certifications and job-placement assistance through contracted providers.
Possible value: Often thousands of dollars in avoided tuition and credential costs.
Good to know
Important: Cohorts and occupations change; admission or placement is not guaranteed.
Availability: Cohort-based; offerings change.
Why people miss it: Programs are spread across SBS initiatives and providers rather than one stable catalog.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026