Start Dates & Sign-UP

Info Sessions

To learn more about our programs and apply, attend an info session.

Virtual: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm. 

In-Person: Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm at our Brooklyn and Bronx locations. 

Cohort
Start Date
Location

HOPEworks Class 351

September 29, 2025

1 Smith Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

HOPEworks Class 352

October 6, 2025

1360 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474

HOPEworks/POTS Class 353

October 20, 2025

2450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, 10458

HOPEworks Class 354

November 3, 2025

1 Smith Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

HOPEworks Class 355

January 5, 2026

1 Smith Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

All cohorts run for a duration of five weeks. You must attend all classes, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

After successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to earn certifications that will prepare you for careers in Green Construction, Building Operations and Maintenance, and Horticulture

HOPE Students Gain Skills, Get Jobs, And Advance In Their Careers.

Eligibility for all HOPE programs:

  • Be ready to participate in a full-time program and commit to securing full-time employment
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • No diploma or high school equivalency is required
  • Additional eligibility requirements may apply to specific program components

Having a criminal legal history or experience with substance use or dependence do not disqualify you.

Those currently receiving treatment for mental health issues or substance use are eligible, so long as you are actively receiving care.