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 & Career Track
Application Deadline
Start Date
Location

CoolRoofs 26-2

March 13, 2026

March 30, 2026

1360 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474

HOPEworks Class 362 - Security

April 24, 2026

May 4, 2026

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

HOPEworks Class 363 - Green Construction

May 15, 2026

May 26, 2026

1360 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474

HOPEworks Class 364 - Security

June 5, 2026

June 15, 2026

2450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458

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.