Workforce Development

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St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development Center at 92 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, helps job seekers, ages 18+ and those ready for career advancement, overcome barriers to education, employment, and training with the skills needed to secure a high-wage job to support their families.

Coaching, tools and resources, industry-recognized certification, career internships, job placement assistance and alumni network at your disposal. St. Nicks Alliance’s industry and employer network informs training and provides internship and employment opportunities. All at no cost to you!

Weekly Information Sessions: We welcome you to join us for our weekly in-person information session to learn more about our free training and offerings. All information sessions are held at St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Center at 92 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206 at 1 p.m.

• Tech Training info sessions are on Tuesdays
• Skills Training Info Sessions (construction, green trades, HVAC, environmental remediation) are on Wednesdays
• Job Club & Financial Training info sessions are on Thursdays
• Health Care info sessions are on Fridays

Adult Education

If you need Adult Basic Educations (ABE) or to secure your High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) or learn English as a Second Language (ESOL), our Workforce Development Center can help. Info Sessions are on Mondays at 1 p.m.

ABE classes in English only

• Monday–Friday  from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (must be 21 and over)
• Tuesday –Thursday from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (must be 21 and over)
• Monday & Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (must be 18 and over)

High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) classes

• Monday–Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (English only — must be 18–24) 
• Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. (Spanish only — must be 21 and over)
• Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Spanish only — must be 21 and over)
• Saturday classes from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Spanish only — must be 21 and over)

English as a Second Language (ESOL) (must be 18 and over)

• Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday classes from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Eligibility

proof of identity

To Apply

adulteducationwfd@stnicksalliance.org or call 718-302-2057 x403 for information 

Career Services

Your Social Security card and photo ID are required to attend the in-person information sessions.

First Job (Job Placement Assistance)

We help with job placement assistance with local employers.

• Learn more at an in-person information session held on the 2nd & last Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

Eligibility:

must be vaccinated, have proof of identification and a Social Security Card, and bring your resume.

Financial Services Training (8 Weeks)

• in-person information sessions held 2nd & last Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

Eligibility:

must be bilingual, have a high school diploma, and at least 6 months of hospitality, customer service, retail, or cash handling experience.

To Apply

email: careerservices@stnicksalliance.org, or call (718)-302-2057 x450 

Skills Training

Training that offers the skills, credentials, and certifications needed to secure a high-wage job in growing industries. 

Trainings are for two age ranges: Adult (18+) or Young Adult (18–24)

ADULT

Environmental Remediation (7 Weeks)

• in-person information sessions held Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
• receive: 30-hour OSHA, Confined Space, Asbestos Handling, and 40-hour HAZWOPER certifications

Construction — Skilled Build (7 Weeks)

• in-person information sessions held Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
• receive: 30 Hr. OSHA, Flagger, Scaffolding, and F-60 Fire Guard, Solar One Green Construction Certificate, and 10-hour Site Safety Certificate

HVAC & Building Maintenance (7 Weeks)

• in-person information sessions held Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
• receive: OSHA-30, 10-Hour Site Safety, Building Operations & Maintenance, GPRO Mechanical Certification, EPA 608 Certification, Fireguard F-60, Fireguard G-6

Electrician (11 Weeks)

• in-person information sessions held Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
• receive: NCCER Core, OSHA 30, SST10, NCCER Electrical Level 1

Plumber (12 Weeks)

• in-person information sessions held Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
• receive: NCCER Core, OSHA 30, SST10, NCCER Plumbing Level 1

To Apply:

skilledbuild@stnicksalliance.org  or 718-302-2057 x450

YOUNG ADULT

Workplace Success Skills Workshop (5 Weeks)

• must be 18-24 years of age
• in-person information sessions held Mondays at 1:00 PM

Building Trades (5 Weeks)

• must be 18-24 years of age
• in-person information sessions held Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
• environmental remediation, HVAC, construction

Health Care

• must be 18-24 years of age
• in-person information sessions held Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
• receive: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA) certifications, and hemodialysis

Tech Training (6 Weeks)

• must be 18-24 years of age
• in-person information sessions held Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
• receive:  Microsoft Office, data analytics, IT help desk support, and Google certifications

Eligibility

must be vaccinated,  have proof of identification, Social Security card, and a resume.

To Apply

For Health Care Training or Building Trades Training contact:
TrainandEarn@stnicksalliance.org
or NBKYouthBuild@stnicksalliance.org

For Tech Training contact:
TechLiteracy@stnicksalliance.org or 718-302-2057 x450