Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

We empower low-income New Yorkers through job training that leads to sustainable careers and living wages.

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

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.

Visit https://t.co/vGGAeg3VPe to find out more!

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

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

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!

[NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment @MadeinNY]

Congratulations to the 22 new #MadeinNY production assistant training program graduates from the 82nd class! @madeinnypas 👏

Overall, 1200+ New Yorkers gained skills to work on set! 📽️

Join them towards great careers in TV/film; learn more at @nybwi' weekly info sessions: https://t.co/yC8TnSKLJs

[Ascendium's Education Philanthropy @AscendiumEP]

How can workforce training providers improve program enrollment and retention?

This @MDRC_News case study shows how @nybwi used data and participant feedback to redesign outreach and application communications and includes practical lessons for providers and funders.

Click the link to learn more. https://t.co/VG6PaR2gMe

#AscendiumEP #LearningandImpact #WorkforceTraining

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Last year, @CWENYC empowered 30K+ workers through nearly 100 labor & community partners. Proud to be one, helping New Yorkers access the training they need for dignified careers. @NYCCouncil funding makes it possible.✏️🛠️✊

Read more: https://t.co/FGAIjC0fDr

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Today, we celebrated the 100th graduate of the Housing Career Pathways program! Congratulations to all the graduates for their hard work and we wish them the best as they embark on a new career journey.

Thank you @Enterprise_NYC, @NYCHousing and @nycha for their partnership!

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Excited to unveil 12 beautiful benches fabricated by Brooklyn Woods trainees at the WTC. Thankful for our partners @PANYNJ for allowing our talented trainees to apply their new woodworking skills with a permanent addition to an iconic NYC landmark!
https://t.co/RlOlzOcbj8

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Each year, BWI honors partners who have gone above and beyond in support of our mission. This year we are honoring Francine A. LeFrak of the @_FALFoundation.

Come out on 6/13 and help us celebrate Francine A. LeFrak as she takes home the Hero Award! 🏆🎉

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Congrats to @KindWork_ Cycle 14! BWI would like to wish them luck as they launch their new careers in tech! 🎓🎉 We thank #jpmorganchase for showing up for our students and providing mock interviews to support their next steps!

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Hear about BWI's impact from our valued partners, graduates, and staff. Our programs lead trainees to careers in a relatively short amount of time. Partners like NYCHA and initiatives like Housing Career Pathways are making these opportunities possible.
https://t.co/ltvYepRmcv

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Each year, BWI honors employer partners who have made a powerful impact on our trainees and graduates. This year, one of those Outstanding Employers is
ABM AVIATION!

Come out on 6/13 and help us celebrate as they take home an Outstanding Employer Award! 🏆🎉

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Proud to see Housing Career Pathways and our partner @HOUHousing (HOU) featured on @Univision!

Estamos orgullosos de que Housing Career Pathways y nuestro socio Housing Opportunities Unlimited (HOU) fueran presentados en Univision.

https://t.co/UdFMCaCNUe

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

SAVE THE DATE!

“Heroes & Innovators” will honor those who have exemplified our mission to create a more just New York City through skills training and career development.

For details and tickets, please visit: https://t.co/vGGAeg3VPe

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

On Thursday, January 11th, the @nycfuture will hold a policy forum that discusses the opportunity gap for tech careers in NYC.

We look forward to sharing our experience, learning from peers, and connecting our learnings to our programming. Join us!

RSVP: https://t.co/FcBkQhDRCi

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Don't forget to support your favorite nonprofit organizations this Tuesday, 11/28!
Because of generous donations from our community members, BWI continues to launch careers for low-income NYers. Be a part of a legacy over 2 decades in the making and give to BWI on #GivingTuesday.

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Earn 5 in-demand credentials and break into the world of construction for FREE.

Training cycle starts 12/4!

Fill out the interest form to register for an info session: https://t.co/VePPIGE8Gt

Gowanus and Red Hook residents are encouraged to apply!

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Last week, trainees from the @BklynWoods program led a demo for BWI board members. Leadership learned how to join, sand, glue and finish a signature Brooklyn Woods product: beautifully crafted cutting boards! Thanks to our student instructors for an educational event all around!

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

This week, @EnterpriseNow hosted BWI’s Housing Career Pathways for a mock interview event! With support from Gotham Society, leadership gave their time and expertise to support career readiness through 1-on-1 practice and live feedback. Good luck to Cycle 4 - they graduate today!

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Congratulations @MadeinNYPAs grads!
Starting a new career comes with a variety of challenges. Thanks to the @_FALFoundation, BWI has flexible resources to help participants via our Tools of the Trade Fund. Their support helps us place more jobseekers into career-track employment!

[Brooklyn Workforce Innovations @nybwi]

Are you an affordable housing property management company looking to expand your administrative team? Sign up to host a BWI Housing Career Pathways intern! You can register for an intern-host info session by following the link below:
https://t.co/ecTOr5RX9G