Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
Henry Street’s founder, Lillian Wald, was a workforce pioneer who helped find work for those who needed it. Today, our employment services team supports our members in achieving their career goals, both through in-house training and referrals to outside educational resources.
Small steps can lead to big career changes. Henry Street offers several programs to help community members gain access to new job pathways.
Building Automation Systems Training
The Henry Street Settlement and Stacks+Joules Building Automation Systems Training is for any New Yorker 18 or older who wants to enter the rapidly growing sector of internal environment and climate management.
Get certifications and training toward jobs in heating/heat pumps, cooling, lighting, ventilation, air quality management, and more. Build your skills and learn a trade that will lead to greener, healthier, and more sustainable indoor environment management. Many salaries in these industries range from $40-80k.
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. The next cohort will begin in March 2025.
Eligibility:
- Must be ages 18-24
- Must have availability from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and biweekly availability on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Tuesday through Friday availability takes priority)
- High school or GED required
- Work authorization required
Benefits
- Earn certifications in HVAC* systems and Lighting Controls
- Become proficient in programming tools like Niagara and Python
- Job and internship placement opportunities
Read about how Nathanseth got a job in the HVAC field here.
Read the Gothamist article about the BAST program here.
Fill out our general Hard Skills Training Interest Form to explore training opportunities and stay informed about upcoming workforce events, even if you’re not yet enrolled in our programs.
