Job Training Resources
This page highlights specialized organizations dedicated to bridging the gap between talent and industry through targeted training, certifications, and career development initiatives. These strategic partnerships connect individuals with high-growth sectors—including renewable energy, manufacturing, and union construction—to ensure a sustainable path toward family-sustaining wages.
By providing access to technical academies and vocational resources, these institutes empower New Yorkers to overcome employment barriers and secure long-term professional success. Whether you are seeking a transition into green technology or a lifelong career in the trades, these workforce initiatives offer the specific skills and employer connections necessary to thrive in today’s economy.
The Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub of Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County has developed a Long Island & NYC Technical Vocational Trainings Resource Directory to expand access to career pathways in the clean energy sector. This initiative is designed to support marginalized communities, drive local employment, and help individuals build valuable, transferable skills for long-term success. Interested individuals can explore job training opportunities within the directory, with detailed information on program location, type of training, and languages available to help them find options that best meet their needs.
HempsteadWorks
WIOA Title 1 Program*
We are your local resource for career development, training, and employment support. We offer a wide range of services to help you explore career options, build skills, and connect with job opportunities.
The Workforce Partnership
WIOA Title 1 Program*
Serves Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, and North Hempstead. Our mission is to ensure that skilled workers are available to employers by helping job seekers make informed career decisions. Providing guidance, resources, and support in finding employment opportunities.
Opportunities Long Island
WIOA Title 1 Program*
Opportunities Long Island works to connect individuals from underserved communities to union construction. We’re looking for individuals who want to learn, start lifelong careers, and improve their lives.
Island Harvest Workforce Skills Development Institute
As part of Island Harvest’s innovative approach to hunger relief, Island Harvest’s Workforce Skills Development Institute equips residents facing employment barriers with in-demand skills and certifications—preparing them for meaningful careers in Warehousing and Inventory Control with local employers.
United Way Workforce Development Training Academy
United Way of Long Island’s Workforce Development Training Academy provides free highly skilled training focused on creating a foundation and pathways to secure careers in the renewable energy industry for Long Islanders.
LIEOC PAGE - Long Island Educational Opportunity Center
The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC), a division of UCAWD sponsored by SUNY Farmingdale State College has been dedicated to empowering adults through accessible, tuition-free education and workforce development programs. Serving residents across Nassau and Suffolk counties, LIEOC offers a diverse array of academic and vocational training opportunities designed to foster personal growth, career advancement, and social mobility.
Rebound on the Road
Rebound on the Road is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individuals with vocational training and reentry programs. Our mission is to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to excel in the CDL Class A exam and build fulfilling careers in truck driving. Through a carefully balanced mix of classroom learning and hands-on, on-the-road experience, we prepare our students to succeed.
Paid CNA Training Program – Now Accepting Applications (2026)
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is now accepting applications for upcoming paid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training classes.
The next class is scheduled to begin Monday, May 4, 2026.
This comprehensive program includes:
- Two weeks of in-class instruction
- One week of hands-on clinical training
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Space is limited, and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Upon successful completion of both the written and clinical final exams, participants will receive New York State CNA Certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V)
Start your career in healthcare with hands-on training and paid experience!
Paid Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Program – Now Accepting Applications (2026)
Gurwin Home Care Agency is now accepting applications for an upcoming paid Home Health Aide (HHA) training class.
The next class is scheduled to begin April 13, 2026.
Earn while you learn! This program includes:
- 13 days of in-class instruction and hands-on clinical training
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Class size is limited, and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive New York State HHA Certification.
Education Requirement:
- High School Diploma or GED
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V)
Start your career in home care with paid training and valuable hands-on experience!
Outreach Training Institute (OTI)
*At this time, SNAP recipients seeking job training to meet work requirements must fulfill those requirements through either a
1) WIOA sponsored program,
2) An employment and training program serving veterans that is offered by the Department of Labor Or the Department of Veterans Affairs, or
3) A federally recognized refugee employability service (approved, funded, or operated by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement).