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Working Adults: Get Thousands From NYC for an Approved Career Course
Individual Training Grants help eligible residents pay for training connected to in-demand occupations.
Who
NYC residents meeting current income, employment and career-plan requirements.
Where: NYC.
What to do
Start here: Ask a Workforce1 Career Center for an ITG screening before registering or paying tuition.
Eligibility: Actively seeking work or employed and earning under $91,000; Workforce1 registration, diploma/equivalency and additional screening apply.
What you get
Eligible NYC job seekers may receive funding for approved training linked to an in-demand occupation.
Benefit: Payment toward an approved occupational course and credential.
Possible value: Often several thousand dollars.
Good to know
Important: Highly selective; only approved occupations/providers and noncredit programs under one year qualify. Approval must come before enrollment.
Availability: Rolling subject to funding and Workforce1 approval.
Why people miss it: Outdated flyers circulate with higher income limits and applicants often enroll before requesting approval.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026