Grouping different types of jobs based on what they have in common. These categories help narrow down career choices so students can choose a specific path that suits them. 

Choosing a career path is easier when students know what options they have. Knowing the different Career Clusters will help students be able to choose the right job based on their talents, education, and interests. 

• Agriculture

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts & Communications 

• Business Management & Administration 

• Education & Training 

• Finance

• Government & Public Administration

• Health Science

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Services

• Information Technology

• Law & Public Safety 

• Manufacturing

• Marketing

• Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

• Transportation & Distribution

• Learn new skills

• Find out more about the role that is the best fit for the students skills and interest

• Get industry certifications to add to their resume

• Receive supports, such as stipends, laptop, resources, connections to employers

• Internships and On-the-Job Training

• Be more competitive in the job pool - meaning, get hired more easily!

• Job placement, and support while they are in the job

Q: What are the eligibility requirements?

Many job training programs require participants  to be 18-24 years old and eligible to work in New York. Others may require them to be low-income or to live in a certain zip code and will require proof.  Some require participants to have previous experience.

Q: Do you need to take a TABE or another assessment? Are there minimum scores? 

Some training programs require students to take an assessment test called the TABE to determine their math and reading levels.

Q: How long is this program? 

Some programs are 4 weeks long, while others are longer and involve internships and apprenticeships. Some programs are full-time and require participants to be out of school and not working. Others are offered at night so that they can do them while working.

Q: Will they earn a stipend or get a paid internship as part of this training? 

Some trainings are “earn as you learn” or others provide a paid internship after they’ve completed the training.

Q: When does the next cycle start? What are the steps to enroll? 

Each program has a different schedule for when their classes start. It’s important to know when the next application cycle starts so students can prepare. Participants will  want to know what they need to need to enroll in the program:

• Do they need to attend an Information Session? 

• Is there an application to complete? 

• Do they need to take an assessment test?

Q: Will they earn certifications at the end of this program? 

It might be helpful to know which certifications participants can earn through this job training. Also, some certifications require additional steps like taking and passing an Exam or a License.

Q: What kind of jobs (job titles) can they get at the end of this program?

It is important to understand how this training will help students on their career path. For example, which training will help them become a Certified Nursing Assistant or an EMT?

Q: What other support will they receive in this program? 

Some training provides a stipend or a paid internship, others will provide participants with a computer or a Metrocard for transportation. Students also want to know whether this program will help them  find a job in that field and launch their career!

Q: Is there other specialized training available to me after they complete this one? 

For some programs, students must first complete an introductory training course before they can enter the more specialized training programs.