Urban Upbound’s Employment Services team provides job readiness training and one-on-one counseling to help community members gain and retain meaningful employment in high-growth sectors. Our programs have helped thousands of individuals reach their long and short term success goals by means of employment, job retention and career advancement.
Employment Services
Our Services
Our services are available to NYCHA residents and other low-income New Yorkers interested in finding employment and advancing their career. Services are offered in person and virtually, in both group workshop and individual settings.
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Job Readiness Creating resumes, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, employment fairs, and soft-skills building.
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Vocational Training Training in fields such as security, health care, administration, culinary arts and customer service.
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1:1 Counseling Personalized career and educational counseling and facilitated job placement services through our many partners.
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Retention Services Continued support after securing a job, milestone rewards, career advancement, and networking support.
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On-going Referrals Wrap-around services such as free tax prep and SNAP, among others.
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Computer Labs Access to our computer lab for job hunting, virtual training, and assisted job search.
Site Safety Training Classes
DOB Course Provider ID: CP049
Urban Upbound receives funding from the New York City Council’s Construction Site Safety Initiative to provide New York City residents with access to training to achieve the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour Outreach Training in construction (commonly known as OSHA 30) as well as the NYC Department of Buildings 10-hour Site Safety Training (SST). Classes are delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers and are intended to provide construction workers with awareness of common job-related safety and health hazards and will help workers become compliant with the requirements of Local Law 196 of 2017.
Training Offerings
Our current training offerings are as follows:
OSHA 30-Hour Construction in English and Spanish:
- Major Fall, Caught-In/-Between, Struck-By and Electrocution Hazards (OSHA Construction Focus Four)
- Protection from Crane Hazards
- Steel Structure Hazards
- Confined Space Hazards
- Fire Hazards
- Activities That May Cause MSD and RMD Injuries
- Choosing and Using Appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- And more!
NYC SST 10-Hour Site Safety Training in English and Spanish:
8-HR Fall Prevention Course (SST 307)
The 8-Hour Fall Prevention course teaches NYC construction workers key information about OSHA’s industry standards for fall prevention (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M). You’ll learn about different types of fall hazards, the three primary forms of fall protection and much more.
Falls account for one third of all construction fatalities in the United States, making them the industry’s leading cause of death. To reduce fall-related incidents on the job site, the NYC Department of Buildings now requires fall prevention training for all workers who need a Site Safety Training (SST) card under Local Law 196.
2-HR Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course (SST 302)
The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course explains how drugs affect the body and describes specific substance abuse risks related to the construction industry. You will learn about the consequences of drug abuse and actionable steps you can take to avoid working under the influence.
Abusing illicit drugs or alcohol can have devasting effects on a person’s health — especially among those with addiction. Working under the influence is particularly dangerous in the construction industry because it increases the risk of Focus Four hazards and potentially fatal accidents involving heavy equipment.
All classes, including printing of the OSHA 30 and SST cards, are free. The number of seats is limited and pre-registration is required. To register on the waitlist for a class please click on the following links:
English OSHA/SST Waitlist
Spanish OSHA/SST Waitlist
If you have any questions, please contact info@urbanupbound.org or call 718-784-0877. Everyone will need to complete an assessment before their registration is confirmed.
Our upcoming classes:
NYC SST 10-Hour Site Safety Training English Class:
Date: February 21st & 22nd 2026
Time: Day 1 – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Time: Day 1 – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Day 2 – 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Location: 335 E 111th Street, New York, NY 10029
Availability: Class already full. No open seats available.
Location: 335 E 111th Street, New York, NY 10029
Availability: Class already full. No open seats available.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Spanish Class:
Date: March 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd 2026
Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Availability: Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.
NYC SST 10-Hour Site Safety Training Spanish Class:
Date: March 28th & 29th 2026
Time: Day 1 – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Time: Day 1 – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Day 2 – 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Location: 335 E 111th Street, New York, NY 10029
Availability: Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.
Availability: Limited seats available. Pre-registration required.
Jobs-Plus Astoria
4-25 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102
Tel: 718-571-9484
City Wide Workforce Development East Harlem
335 East 111th Street, New York, NY 10029
Tel: 718-571-9365
Jobs-Plus Long Island City
10-38 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Tel: 718-571-9664
Far Rockaway Economic Advancement Center
1907 Mott Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Tel: 718-571-9682