Funding Will Create New Apprenticeship Opportunities for New Yorkers in Child Care, Nursing, Information Technology, and More
New Programs Expected to Serve Over 300 Apprentices, Help New York City Reach Mayor Adams’ ‘30x30’ Moonshot Apprenticeship Goal
Investment Part of Adams Administration’s “Jobs Week,” Highlighting City’s Effort to Ensure Opportunity Reaches Every Borough, Block, and Neighborhood
New York City Mayor Eric Adams continued “Jobs Week” by awarding $2.1 million to nine organizations to create, expand, and implement apprenticeships in diverse sectors and connect more underserved New Yorkers to good-paying careers. This funding will help three organizations develop new apprenticeship programs and another six organizations grow existing programs. Today’s investment will also help New York City achieve Mayor Adams’ 2023 State of the City ‘30x30’ goal of connecting 30,000 New Yorkers to apprenticeships by 2030; Mayor Adams announced, last year, that New York City has already surpassed 15,000 apprenticeship opportunities in fewer than three years and put the administration ahead of schedule. To help meet this ambitious goal, Mayor Adams also launched the Apprenticeship Accelerator, a dedicated team housed within the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent) to work across the public and private sectors and expand apprenticeship opportunities. The investment unveiled today is part of Mayor Adams’ Jobs Week, highlighting the city’s efforts to ensure job opportunities reach every borough, block, and neighborhood and advancing Mayor Adams’ 2025 State of the City commitment to make New York City the best, most affordable place to raise a family.
“Our administration is fighting every day to make New York City the best place to raise a family, and creating more apprenticeships and providing more New Yorkers with opportunities will help get us there,” said Mayor Adams. “These investments will not only connect hundreds of New Yorkers to apprenticeships today, but set them up for good-paying careers tomorrow. They will help us reach our moonshot goal of 30,000 apprenticeships by 2030 and put even more money back into the pockets of New Yorkers as we create a safer, more affordable city for all.”
“Today’s announcement is a win-win for job seekers and employers alike as apprenticeships are one of the most effective ways to position New Yorkers for careers that offer economic mobility and security,” said NYC Talent Executive Director Abby Jo Sigal. “Apprenticeships provide the city’s diverse talent with industry-valued experience, while earning a good wage, learning in-demand skills, and giving employers access to the high-quality talent they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving and complex economy.”
“At CUNY, we are committed to preparing our students for careers that are prosperous and fulfilling, and we are grateful to Mayor Adams and our partners at NYC Talent for supporting the creation of a range of apprenticeship opportunities,” said City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “Apprenticeships give our students a direct and expedient path to jobs. These new programs will also benefit a growing number of employers in high-demand sectors by connecting them to exceptional talent that fully reflects our city’s great diversity.”
The awardees announced today responded to two requests for proposals (RFPs) — one RFP for planning and one RFP for implementation — released by NYC Talent to foster the development of new apprenticeships; create new programming in high-demand careers; and diversify sectors that use apprenticeships to hire, train, and retain talent. All nine awardees will also contribute to NYC Talent’s Apprenticeship Accelerator, which brings together over 50 talent development practitioners from key sectors to grow the number of apprenticeship opportunities, champion apprenticeship in new industries, examine policy and practice barriers, and make apprenticeships more accessible for all New Yorkers.
The following organizations have been awarded grants to develop new apprenticeship programs:
- Pursuit: to expand pathways to careers in technology for diverse New Yorkers.
- On Ramps: to build a community of employers, mentors, and job seekers in information technology and software development.
- Spectrum U: to develop programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers for neurodivergent job seekers.
The following organizations have been awarded grants to grow and implement apprenticeship programs:
- New Jewish Home: to create a registered apprenticeship program for certified nursing assistants for out of school or out-of-work young adults.
- Per Scholas: to diversify the technology sector in high-growth occupations through rigorous technology training and relationships with employer networks.
- CUNY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute: to help reduce the shortage of qualified child-care workers.
- Pursuit: to create registered apprenticeships in software development and other emerging technology occupations.
- Open Classrooms: to expand its online training for in-demand information technology roles.
- Kennedy School: to convert its current teacher residency program into a registered apprenticeship.
Historically, apprenticeship opportunities in New York City have overwhelmingly focused on the construction industry and other skilled trades. The Adams administration has worked to expand apprenticeship opportunities in new industries and serve diverse populations, creating entry points for in-demand jobs that power the city’s economy, including the green economy, health care, technology, and other sectors. The amount of non-construction apprenticeship programs has grown by 62 percent, including new programs in health care, technology, culinary arts, and public service.
Some highlights of this tremendous growth include:
- 4,000 more health care apprenticeships now than there were in 2022.
- A nearly 2,000 percent increase in the number of apprenticeships in technology since 2022.
- A nearly 2,300 percent increase in the number of apprenticeships in professional services.
Apprenticeships take collaboration and commitment across sectors and in partnership with both public and private partners. New stakeholders — including Fortune 500 companies, public-sector agencies, and educational institutions — are stepping up to create more apprenticeship opportunities for New Yorkers.
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