FREE RESOURCES

The following are free resources that can help advance education and expand professional opportunities. Contact each organization to learn more about their eligibility criteria.

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Tuition-Free Training For NYC Residents of Low to Moderate Income

The New York BEOC (Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center) offers a variety of academic, occupational, and employability courses. These courses are designed to introduce and supplement low—to moderate-income students with educational and vocational skills, focusing on advanced technology training.

NOTE: This program is available to NYC residents 17 years and older. Contact them to learn more about their eligibility criteria.

Learn more and enroll →

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Free Coursera Account for CUNY Students and Alumni

The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to provide unemployed and dislocated New Yorkers access to free training programs in high-growth industries like data science, business, healthcare, and technology. Enroll and explore over 500 courses that can enhance your knowledge and professional background.

NOTE: This program is available only to all CUNY students. If you are not a CUNY student, request a Non-Cost Account here. Contact them to learn more about their eligibility criteria.

Learn more and enroll →

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Free Programs Available For All NYC Residents

The New York ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training And Information Networking) center offers a variety of academic, occupational, and employability courses. These courses are designed to introduce and supplement students with educational and vocational skills, with a particular focus on advanced technology training.

NOTE: This program is available to NYC residents 17 years of age and older. Enrollment in any school is not required. Contact them to learn more about their eligibility criteria.

Learn more and enroll→

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Design Your Website Free

Looking to showcase your work, establish your brand, control your narrative, and differentiate yourself in the job market? WordPress, GoDaddy, WIX, and Weebly are platforms where you can design or use templates to create and publish your web portfolio for free.

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Design Marketing Content

Looking to create social media content, banners, and cover images for websites and YouTube channels; make TikTok and Reel videos by combining video clips, artwork, animations, music, documents, logos, and brands? Adobe Express and Canvas offer templates, images, videos, effects, and color palettes.

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Create Music & Audio Content

Looking to produce podcasts, music tracks, sound effects, or audio for YouTube videos, social media, and digital projects? Soundtrap offers an easy-to-use online studio with instruments, loops, recording tools, and collaboration features—perfect for creators of all skill levels.

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