New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Feb. 7 announced the city's $2.1 million investment to expand and implement apprenticeship programs to connect underserved New Yorkers to high-quality, well-paying careers.
The funding, awarded to nine organizations, supports the development of new apprenticeship programs and the expansion of existing ones, advancing the administration’s goal of creating 30,000 apprenticeships by 2030, according to a press release.
“These investments will not only connect hundreds of New Yorkers to apprenticeships today, but set them up for good-paying careers tomorrow," Adams said.
The beneficiaries include organizations that launched new apprenticeship programs and those that expanded existing programs. They include:
- Pursuit – Expanding pathways to technology careers
- On Ramps – Connecting job seekers, mentors, and employers in IT and software development
- New Jewish Home – Creating a registered apprenticeship program for certified nursing assistants and;
- Per Scholas – Strengthening diversity in technology through job training and employer partnerships
The following organizations were awarded funds to grow existing 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 focused on construction and skilled trades. The Adams administration has expanded these opportunities into new industries, including healthcare, technology and public service. The number of non-construction apprenticeship programs has grown by 62% since 2022, with remarkable increases in healthcare (4,000 more apprenticeships), technology (a nearly 2,000% increase), and professional services (a nearly 2,300% increase).
CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez also expressed support, highlighting the critical role apprenticeships play in bridging education and career pathways.
“Apprenticeships give our students a direct and expedient path to jobs," Rodríguez said. "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.”
