The BronxWorks Workforce Development Department prepares people that are unemployed, looking for their first job, or need help improving their careers. We have targeted programs for young adults, NYCHA residents, non-custodial fathers, HPD Section 8 voucher holders, older adults, and community residents. We provide comprehensive job-readiness instruction, sector-based trainings, job referrals with trusted employment partners, one-on-one financial counseling, financial workshops, and wraparound services, which include access to benefits and educational opportunities.
Our comprehensive set of workforce development services is bundled in several programs to meet a variety of community member needs.
Contact Us.
For more information or questions, contact the BronxWorks Workforce Development Department by emailing us at workforce@bronxworks.org or call 718.993.8880.
Explore our services:
Jobs Plus provides a support system to people to be productive and successful in a competitive workforce.
The BronxWorks Fatherhood Center is designed to strengthen positive parent-child engagement.
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is a voluntary five-year job training, job placement, and education program that provides financial rewards to Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) Section 8 voucher participants.
The BronxWorks Workforce Development Department offers a multitude of services to many NYCHA residents across the Bronx.
BronxWorks Workforce Development is proud to offer a number of different job-readiness and training programs focused on youth, including GED prep classes.
BronxWorks provides multiple programs designed to assist everyone with things like tax preparation, student loan repayment, reducing debt, and more.
Workforce Development is ready to offer employers a variety of services free of charge. Whether short-term or long-term, we will meet your business needs with skilled workers and our team will assure quality and ongoing support.
Workforce Development FAQs
We have weekly information sessions both virtual and in-person. You can also contact the office at 718.993.8880 x0 for more information.
Yes. Many of our staff speak multiple languages.
BronxWorks Workforce Development offers a variety of services to help community residents. Our workforce development staff can help you with employment needs, including the following:
- Find new or better employment opportunities
- Explore and choose a career
- Education and career advancement and development opportunities
- Exclusive access to our BronxWorks computer lab to conduct job searches, create and check emails, etc.
- Create or update a resume
- Improve your interviewing skills and learn new interviewing techniques
- Schedule job interviews with our employer partners
- Attend employer networking events (virtual and in-person)
- Access to our career closet for interview attire
- Post-employment services
- ESOL classes
BronxWorks provides training and access to training for multiple industries to get you started in a new career:
- Security guard training
- OSHA Construction training
- CDL training
- Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Medical Assistant training (English and Spanish)
- Pre-HSE/GED & HSE/GED prep classes and referrals to GED testing
- College access services
Many other trainings and educational opportunities might also be available to you depending on your career interests and goals.
Aside from our various workforce development services, we also can teach you and provide you with the skills needed to be financially independent:
- Financial counseling services
- Financial literacy training on topics such as banking, budgeting, reducing debt, and establishing or improving credit scores
- Help filling out and submitting benefits applications electronically
- Referrals for social supports
- Assistance and referrals for work supports
- Referrals for child support services including workshops
- Free income tax preparation
Help determining eligibility for government and private benefits like:
- Accessing refunds and credits such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Health Insurance and Health benefits programs
- Photo ID
- Social security card
- Proof of residency and address (such as a copy of your lease, Con Ed bill, or telephone bill)