NICE Pre-Apprenticeship for Life and Work
NICE Pre-Apprenticeship for Life & Work (PreAPLW) is designed to help immigrant workers enter and succeed in the U.S. labor market by uniquely weaving together professional and personal skills, empowering them to thrive while contributing to NYC.
Duration: 4 weeks
Location: in-person sessions
Schedule: to be announced
Commitment: 30 to 40 hours per week
Cohort size: 25 to 30 people
Elements of NICE Pre-Apprenticeship for Life & Work
NICE is bucking the old, broken system and embracing a modern and innovative apprenticeship model for immigrant workers where they can build on their life experiences and empower participants through continuous professional skills learning.
ESOL & Tech
ESOL and Tech are essential life & work tools to build a successful life in the United States. NICE offers ESOL and Tech classes as part of the NICE PreAPLW program.
Life Empowerment
Provide wrap-around services and referrals, such as transportation and stipends, that support the participant's program completion.
Facilitated Entry
NICE has contacts and partnerships with potential employers, allowing NICE Pre-Apprentice to obtain hands-on experience and job opportunities.
Industry Learning
By bridging significant life and work skill gaps, NICE offers skills training based on industry standards, creating a more agile, skillful, and inclusive workforce by transforming the lives of those we empower.
Professional Licenses
NICE is an NYC DOB provider that allows us to offer PreAPLW Apprentices professional licenses like OSHA 30, OSHA 10, and Site Safety Training (SST).
Legal Services
PreAPLW offers immigration and labor rights to KYR and services to the participants.
Empowering Leaders
NICE is committed to developing leaders, not just members. NICE Apprentices are leaders in their personal lives and invested in the journey of their lifetime. Now, NICE is building on that experience and building leaders in the workplace.
Employers
NYC Employers can save time and money - NICE Graduates are pre-screened, ready-to-work employees trained in the specific skills employers need. Contact our Workforce Development Program.
Potential NICE Pre-Apprentice:
The NICE Pre-Apprenticeship for Life & Work program can inspire and empower you to begin your life and work journey in the industry of construction, cleaning, and near-future green jobs.
Potential Partners
NICE successful Pre-Apprenticeship for Life and Work seeks collaborative partnerships with employers, foundations, and individual donors. See how you can join the journey.