Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations Brooklyn Workforce Innovations helps jobless and working poor New Yorkers establish careers.

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) offers free skills training and job placement programs that help New Yorkers from all five boroughs launch stable, upwardly-mobile careers. Our programs include:

Brooklyn Networks (http://bwiny.org/brooklyn-networks/overview/) for careers in voice and data telecommunications cable installation

Brooklyn Woods (http://bwiny.org/brooklyn-woods/overview/) for ca

reers in skilled woodworking and green cabinetmaking

The “Made in NY” PA Training Program (http://bwiny.org/made-in-ny-pa-training-program/overview/) for careers in TV and film production

New York Drives (http://www.bwiny.org/pages/newyorkdrives.html) for entry on a career path while earning a NYS driver’s license

Red Hook on the Road (http://bwiny.org/red-hook-on-the-road/overview/) for careers in commercial driving

New York Drives (http://bwiny.org/new-york-drives/overview/) for access to a driver's license followed by advanced sector-focused training. Brooklyn Workforce Collaboration (http://bwiny.org/brooklyn-workforce-collaboration/overview/) for careers with employer partners along Brooklyn's working waterfront. The NYCHA Resident Training Academy (http://bwiny.org/nycha-resident-training-academy/overview/), which offers residents of public housing a path to well-paying, upwardly-mobile jobs with NYCHA.

Ready to have fun while doing good? Join us June 4 for BWI’s 2026 Spring Celebration!Individual tickets and sponsorships...
04/29/2026

Ready to have fun while doing good? Join us June 4 for BWI’s 2026 Spring Celebration!

Individual tickets and sponsorships are now on sale—secure yours today and spend the evening honoring our community. All funds raised go directly to Brooklyn Workforce Innovations' proven workforce development programs. 💪

Visit bwiny.org/event to find out more!

04/23/2026

There’s still time to join us as a sponsor for BWI’s Spring Celebration! 🎉

Whether through financial or in-kind support, each sponsorship helps BWI create new opportunities to empower the city’s most vulnerable communities.

Be recognized for your commitment to fighting inequity through quality workforce development programming. Reach out to Ariel Dreyfus at [email protected] for more details today!

We’re getting ready for BWI’s Spring Celebration! 🎉This special night honors the inspiring graduates, partners, and supp...
04/15/2026

We’re getting ready for BWI’s Spring Celebration! 🎉

This special night honors the inspiring graduates, partners, and supporters who are central to BWI’s mission, and helps drive forward the continued fight for racial and economic justice across New York City.

Join us to celebrate our legacy of community impact! 💪

🗓️Thursday, June 4
⏰6pm-9pm
📍501 Union Street, Brooklyn

Visit bwiny.org/event to learn more and buy your tickets today! Special sponsorship opportunities are also available.

04/15/2026

We’re getting ready for BWI’s Spring Celebration! 🎉

This special night honors the inspiring graduates, partners, and supporters who are central to BWI’s mission, and helps drive forward the continued fight for racial and economic justice across New York City.

Join us to celebrate our legacy of community impact! 💪

🗓️Thursday, June 4
⏰6pm-9pm
📍501 Union Street, Brooklyn

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and buy your tickets today! Special sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Our next Housing Career Pathways cycle is starting soon, and you don't want to miss it!If you're interested in launching...
04/08/2026

Our next Housing Career Pathways cycle is starting soon, and you don't want to miss it!

If you're interested in launching a career in affordable housing, this FREE training program is just the thing you need to get started.

Training begins May 11 and includes a paid, 2-week internship.

To participate in our next cycle, you must first submit an interest form and attend one of our virtual info sessions, held via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am starting April 7. Click the link below to submit your interest form today!

https://bwi.tfaforms.net/f/BWCinterest

For any questions, email [email protected].

Do you want to launch a new career in woodworking and fabrication?Learn about the next Brooklyn Woods training cycle by ...
03/04/2026

Do you want to launch a new career in woodworking and fabrication?

Learn about the next Brooklyn Woods training cycle by attending an info session!
https://bwi.tfaforms.net/f/BWinterest

📆Upcoming Info Session Dates:

3/18 @ 10am
3/25 @ 10am
4/1 @ 10am
4/8 @ 10am
4/15 @ 10am
4/22 @ 10am
4/29 @ 10am

1. Click the link in the caption and select “Brooklyn Woods Interest Form”

2. Submit your information and select an info session at the bottom of the form.

Info Sessions are held via zoom!

ATTN Sunset Park Residents: We want to hear from you! The Sunset Park Economic Mobility Network (SPEMN) is conducting a ...
03/02/2026

ATTN Sunset Park Residents: We want to hear from you!
The Sunset Park Economic Mobility Network (SPEMN) is conducting a short Sunset Park workforce needs assessment survey. Your voice will help create stronger pathways to employment, support local businesses, and build a thriving neighborhood.

The survey takes 5 minutes, and all responses are confidential.

Use the link below to get started.


Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SunsetParkEMN3

SAVE THE DATE! 🎉BWI’s 2026 Spring Celebration is on Thursday, June 4th!This special event celebrates BWI’s legacy of com...
02/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

BWI’s 2026 Spring Celebration is on Thursday, June 4th!

This special event celebrates BWI’s legacy of community impact while honoring the ongoing fight for racial and economic justice across New York City.

Join us and celebrate with delicious food, refreshing cocktails, and live music!

For more details, please visit:
bwiny.org/event

Interested in working in affordable housing?Our FINAL virtual information session is this Wednesday at 11am!To jumpstart...
02/09/2026

Interested in working in affordable housing?

Our FINAL virtual information session is this Wednesday at 11am!

To jumpstart your career in affordable housing with this FREE training program, you must first submit the interest form linked here: https://bwi.tfaforms.net/f/BWCinterest

For any questions please email: [email protected]

BWI is grateful to the Equinor team at WindScape Brooklyn for welcoming our Deckhand trainees onsite for a tour, hands-o...
01/21/2026

BWI is grateful to the Equinor team at WindScape Brooklyn for welcoming our Deckhand trainees onsite for a tour, hands-on learning, and real conversations about careers on the water. As a key supporter of the program, their partnership helps make these pathways tangible and inspiring. 🌊

💼Your New Career Starts Here!Housing Career Pathways is now recruiting. To jumpstart your career in affordable housing w...
01/15/2026

💼Your New Career Starts Here!

Housing Career Pathways is now recruiting. To jumpstart your career in affordable housing with this FREE training program, you must first submit an interest form and sign up for one of their upcoming virtual information sessions.

Sessions will run every Wednesday at 11am from 1/14 - 2/11.

Training starts in February and includes a paid, 80 hour internship.

Click the link below to submit an interest form.
https://bwi.tfaforms.net/f/BWCinterest

For any questions please email: [email protected]

Address

621 Degraw Street
New York, NY
11217

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17182372017

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