Grants/Prizes
Small Business Digital Ready Grant
Register to access a $10,000 grant application. As part of their goal to support 1 million small businesses by 2030, they’re partnering with LISC to provide more than $1M in grant funding to small businesses. A new round is launching, so register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and apply. Who can apply? Owners of…
Read MoreVerizon Small Business Digital Ready
National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today’s digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it’s all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Register now…
Read More1 week. $10,000. Your Fast-Track Into Silicon Valley.
We are your first believer. We’ve worked with high school dropouts, college students, and people with full-time jobs across a variety of industries, including consumer, social, enterprise, defense, healthcare, edtech, fintech, gaming, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, crypto, AI, ML, climate, biotech, and more.
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On-Demand Webinars: Workforce Development
Watch previously recorded sessions on relevant topics in Workforce Development. Brought to you by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee.
Read MoreVerizon Small Business Digital Ready
National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today’s digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it’s all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Register now…
Read MoreSilver Corps
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded initiative through the NYC Department for the Aging. The program mission is to connect adults 55+ to volunteer assignments at a partner organization, while they simultaneously engage in training, and/or credentialing with the end goal of obtaining sustainable employment. Our participants offer their time, skills, and experience to community organizations…
Read MoreBRIC Media Share
Media Share is BRIC’s NY Emmy-winning media education & production grant program. Since 2013, this in-kind grant has helped 80+ non-profit organizations create and use media to inform the public about their work in the community. During a 6-8 month in-kind grant cycle, organizations designate 1-2 staff members to take BRIC media classes and collaborate with…
Read MoreOffshore Wind Training New York
This website, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will introduce you to career pathways and training opportunities in the growing offshore wind industry to help jumpstart or further your career. https://www.offshorewindtraining.ny.gov/
Read MoreClimate Justice Fellowship
New York State is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice and ensuring an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards. A key element of climate justice is ensuring the green jobs needed to get us there are available to all New Yorkers. Learn more about the…
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⚠️Employer Compliance Alert: NYS Paid Prenatal Care
New York State Paid Prenatal Care Leave The big news is that, as of January 1, all pregnant employees are entitled to 20 hours of paid leave to tend to their prenatal care. This applies to all workers in the State of New York — full and part-time; and there is no accrual period —…
Read MoreWorkforce Community Partners for Brooklyn Talent
Local Hiring | Brooklyn Talent Pipeline | Expand Your Candidate Pool
Read MoreOn-Demand Webinars: Workforce Development
Watch previously recorded sessions on relevant topics in Workforce Development. Brought to you by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee.
Read More⚠️ Employer Compliance Alert: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Effective June 2024 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Federal: Read EEOC regulations effective June 2024. Pregnant employees have the right to accommodations – including additional breaks, relief from hazardous duties, and a modified work schedule – assuming they are not an undue hardship on the business.NYS: All employers must start paying for breaks taken by nursing mothers to express milk. They…
Read More⚠️ Employer Compliance Alert: Non-Compete Agreements
Effective September 4, 2024 The nationwide ban on non-compete agreements has been struck down, but remains unlikely to be enforced in New York courts. Employers should focus on protecting their confidential information through trade secrets and non-solicitation agreements. While the FTC may still challenge non-competes, it’s important for employers to consult with legal counsel to…
Read MoreClimate Justice Fellowship
New York State is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice and ensuring an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards. A key element of climate justice is ensuring the green jobs needed to get us there are available to all New Yorkers. Learn more about the…
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NYCEDC Founder Fellowship
Applications open for the NYCEDC’s Founder Fellowship 2025 program cycle. The cycle will take place from approximately March to June 2025. Applications close on December 6, 2024.Audience: Founders of tech or tech-enabled companyClick here for more.
Read MoreVerizon Small Business Digital Ready
National ACE has teamed up with Verizon to deliver personalized tools for small businesses like yours to succeed in today’s digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more—it’s all here, and it’s all part of our goal to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in the digital economy. Register now…
Read MoreStrategic Energy Management Program
Strategic Energy Management participants get no-cost, hands-on help from NYSERDA to turn low- and no-cost energy savings opportunities into cash flow and defined plans for further savings. Lower your energy costs and carbon footprint byup to 15% through low- and no-cost improvementsA professional energy coach will guide you through the developmentand implementation of a Strategic…
Read MoreSilver Corps
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded initiative through the NYC Department for the Aging. The program mission is to connect adults 55+ to volunteer assignments at a partner organization, while they simultaneously engage in training, and/or credentialing with the end goal of obtaining sustainable employment. Our participants offer their time, skills, and experience to community organizations…
Read MoreBRIC Media Share
Media Share is BRIC’s NY Emmy-winning media education & production grant program. Since 2013, this in-kind grant has helped 80+ non-profit organizations create and use media to inform the public about their work in the community. During a 6-8 month in-kind grant cycle, organizations designate 1-2 staff members to take BRIC media classes and collaborate with…
Read MoreThe American Dream Works
Earlier this month, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) launched The American Dream Works website to connect business owners that are hiring with work-authorized migrants and asylum seekers looking for jobs. Regardless of hiring needs, SBS Recruitment Specialists can help businesses through the hiring process for free, in the following ways: Please reach…
Read MoreJCI – Junior Chamber International
HISTORYFounded more than 100 years ago, JCI is the premierorganization for youth leadership and skills enhancement. PURPOSEYoung people are talented, dedicated and searching for opportunitiesto make a difference in the world. Here’s how we help. https://jvc.jci.cc/#/home
Read MoreClimate Justice Fellowship
New York State is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice and ensuring an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards. A key element of climate justice is ensuring the green jobs needed to get us there are available to all New Yorkers. Learn more about the…
Read More2024 Sloan Public Service Awards Nomination
Since 1973, the Fund has recognized City employees at all ranks and levels of government through its Sloan Public Service Awards—widely regarded as the “Nobel Prize” of City government. Annually, six outstanding civil servants are honored for their extraordinary work performance and commitment to the public. This award also acknowledges the contributions of the more…
Read MorePre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program
NY Ventures, the state’s venture capital arm for innovative, expanding businesses, supports early-stage technology and start-up companies through the Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program (NYVPSSF). The Program will offer early-stage businesses equity investments from $50,000 up to $250,000 with matching from the private sector (there must be at least $1 of private sector investment…
Read MoreOpportunities
NYCEDC Founder Fellowship
Applications open for the NYCEDC’s Founder Fellowship 2025 program cycle. The cycle will take place from approximately March to June 2025. Applications close on December 6, 2024.Audience: Founders of tech or tech-enabled companyClick here for more.
Read MoreBrooklyn Navy Yard | Requests for Expressions of Interest: Climate Solutions & Infrastructure
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation has a 130,000 sq ft parcel that is a prime location for clean energy infrastructure or the manufacture of products to address climate change. BNYDC is seeking to learn more about potential projects for the Site with these uses. BNYDC has a rare opportunity to redevelop the Site to…
Read More1 week. $10,000. Your Fast-Track Into Silicon Valley.
We are your first believer. We’ve worked with high school dropouts, college students, and people with full-time jobs across a variety of industries, including consumer, social, enterprise, defense, healthcare, edtech, fintech, gaming, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, crypto, AI, ML, climate, biotech, and more.
Read MoreBRIC Media Share
Media Share is BRIC’s NY Emmy-winning media education & production grant program. Since 2013, this in-kind grant has helped 80+ non-profit organizations create and use media to inform the public about their work in the community. During a 6-8 month in-kind grant cycle, organizations designate 1-2 staff members to take BRIC media classes and collaborate with…
Read MoreThe American Dream Works
Earlier this month, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) launched The American Dream Works website to connect business owners that are hiring with work-authorized migrants and asylum seekers looking for jobs. Regardless of hiring needs, SBS Recruitment Specialists can help businesses through the hiring process for free, in the following ways: Please reach…
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