When a candidate is interviewing or gearing up to start a job, they are consistently reminded of the importance of making a positive first impression. While a good first impression is key to getting hired and beginning work, making a...
Celebrating Mothers in Construction
“Construction is a beautiful thing,” says Jaquel, carpenter and mother of two. “I’ve seen four buildings built from the ground up and I have pride in my part of that. I did that.” Jaquel came to Building Skills NY with five...
The FDNY F-60: What You Need to Know
Through conversations with our employer partners, the Building Skills team has learned just how in-demand the FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations (F-60 certification) truly is. The F-60 is highly requested in part because of how...
Underrepresented New Yorkers Graduate Clean Energy Construction Training Program
April 22, 2022 Underrepresented New Yorkers Graduate Clean Energy Construction Training Program Free Training Supported By State Expands Clean Energy Workforce and Helps New York Meet Ambitious Climate Change Goals New York, NY (April 22, 2022)- Building Skills New York...
Dress for Success: Navigating Changing Seasons on the Job Site
As the weather begins to warm up, it’s easy to forget about the extreme cold we battled all winter and tempting to arrive to work in our spring clothing. In order to keep safe, it’s vital to continue arriving at...