We are building hands-on training with industry partners to move Staten Island residents into maritime, fabrication and production careers. Each program launches once its funding is in place.
Maritime safety
OSHA Maritime 10
Foundational safety for shipyards, vessel repair and waterfront work: hazards, protective equipment and safe work practices.
Maritime safety
Confined space for maritime workers
How to recognize and work safely in tanks, compartments and other enclosed spaces found in shipyards and vessel repair.
Fabrication
Furniture fabrication
Shop skills for production work: materials, tools, measuring, assembly and shop safety.
Film and television
Film set construction
The construction and fabrication skills used to build sets: materials, tools, shop practice and how a production runs.
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Training for the jobs that build New York.
Current Training Opportunities
Format: 2-Day, In-Person Training
Location: Staten Island
Experience Level: Entry-Level | No Prior Experience Required
Cost: $600 | Funding May Be Available for Eligible Participants.
What You Receive: OSHA Maritime 10-Hour Card • No Expiration
Upcoming Dates: Join the interest list for the next available class
OSHA Maritime 10-Hour Training
A strong first step toward a career in the maritime industry.
Maritime employers operate in safety-focused environments where workers need to understand job-site hazards and safe work practices. OSHA Maritime 10 gives new and entry-level workers foundational safety knowledge specific to maritime workplaces and helps prepare them for opportunities in shipyards, vessel repair, terminals, and other waterfront operations.
Career Pathways
Ship Repair • Welding & Fabrication • Marine Trades • Terminal Operations • Waterfront & Industrial Careers
Format: 2-Day, In-Person Training
Location: Staten Island
Experience Level: Entry-Level | No Prior Experience Required
Cost: $700 | Funding May Be Available for Eligible Participants.
What You Receive: Certificate of Completion
Upcoming Dates: Join the interest list for the next available class
Confined Space Training for Maritime Workers
Prepare for confined-space work in maritime environments.
Confined spaces are common in shipyards and vessel repair, including tanks, compartments, and other enclosed or restricted areas. This training introduces workers to confined-space hazards, safe work practices, and the procedures used to support safe entry and work in maritime environments.
Career Pathways
Ship Repair • Welding & Fabrication • Marine Trades • Vessel Maintenance • Shipyard Operations • Waterfront & Industrial Careers
Furniture Fabrication Training
Build practical skills for furniture fabrication and production.
Hands-on training for workers and job seekers interested in furniture fabrication and manufacturing. Participants develop skills used in the production process, including working with materials, tools, measurement, assembly, and shop safety.
Career Pathways Furniture Fabrication • Woodworking • Cabinetry • Assembly & Production • Carpentry • Manufacturing
Train for the skilled trades behind film and television production.
Hands-on training focused on the construction and fabrication skills used to build sets and production environments. Participants are introduced to set construction, materials, tools, shop practices, safety, and the workflow of a professional production.
Career Pathways
Set Construction • Set Carpentry • Scenic Fabrication • Props & Fabrication • Production Shops • Film & Television
Film Set Construction & Fabrication Training
