Job Training in the Bronx

In which borough should your idea take place? Bronx

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Edenwald, Woodlawn, Soundview, Concourse, Morrisania, Highbridge, Morris Park

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Justice impacted individuals

Veterans

Low income individuals

Black, Indigenous, and POC

Older adults

Unemployed individuals

Describe the challenge you want to address:

North Bronx community has low and stagnant wages. People are not able to climb up the economic ladder. People need certification and training in higher wage careers that may not require school diplomas.

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Job training program that has various specialties that leave students with licenses or certificates that will help people elevate career-wise. Many people may not have time or funds for college. Examples of certificates/licenses include: CDL, TLC, Construction (OSHA), security/fire guard, plumbing, electrician, mechanics

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

10466