The “Made in NY” Post Production Training Program prepares low-income, unemployed, and underemployed New Yorkers for entry level opportunities in the post production industry. Our program provides a combination of soft skills and technical training in industry-standard software. After completion of the program, we provide career guidance and placement support to trainees for two years as they establish their careers. Our program is delivered in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Small Business Services. This free course is a six-week, full-time training program running Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. Training for the “Made in NY” Post Production Training Program takes place remotely, via Zoom.

The “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program helps low-income New York City residents get their foot in the door of the dynamic world of film and television. We offer this free program in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. No previous production experience is required. Applicants who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or college degree are encouraged to apply. We’re looking for individuals who are available full-time, ready to learn, and eager to work.

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Resident Training Academy connects public housing residents to training and careers with NYCHA. BWI and our partners prepare trainees for a range of opportunities, including caretaker and construction-related roles. The application process begins with NYCHA’s Resident Economic Empowerment Services (REES) unit. Accepted applicants participate in up to six weeks of full-time training. That is followed by an application process that could lead to a strong career path with NYCHA.

KindWork helps talented young adults from overlooked communities transform their economic outlook and launch new careers in the innovation economy. KindWork’s Customer Experience Fellowship combines intensive training in industry-specific software and professional skills with a full year of highly individualized continuing career coaching, totaling 15 months of support for each Fellow. This ensures that Fellows not only obtain high-quality jobs, but also persist and advance in the sector long-term.

Housing Career Pathways is a skills training program that prepares trainees for well-paying office-based career-launching pathways in the NYC affordable housing industry. The Housing Career Pathways training program spans seven weeks, comprising four weeks of in-person classroom training in industry-specific topics, professional and digital literacy skills, as well as soft skills development followed by an 80-hour paid internship experience with affordable housing companies across NYC. After the program, program staff provide graduates with 2+ years of dedicated support, ensuring they obtain high-quality jobs and grow and advance in the sector long-term.