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Economic Development

Connect local residents to workforce development programs in growing job sectors

Commitment ID

Jamaica-79

Lead Agency

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Timeline

Ongoing

Status

In Progress

Status Update

As part of the JobsNYC Hiring Halls and local Jamaica Workforce1 Center, SBS continues to screen and address the Jamaica Rezoning area for pre-apprenticeship and occupational training opportunities in high growth sectors, including but not limited to healthcare and industrial/Construction.


Statement from Source Document / POA

In coordination with the Jamaica Workforce1 center, SBS will screen and address Jamaica rezoning area jobseekers for pre-apprenticeship and occupational training opportunities in high growth sectors, including but not limited to Healthcare and Industrial/Construction. Such training programs would include classroom instruction and connections to employers at the conclusion of the program.