Keep Brooklyn's Buildings Working
Building Operations & Maintenance
Building maintenance, facilities, HVAC, heating and building operations
A program of the Local Development Corporation of East New York
Green Pathways Is Coming to East Brooklyn
A Cleaner Community. Better Jobs. More Money.
East Brooklyn is changing, and new opportunities are being created in construction, electrical work, building maintenance, clean energy and other growing fields. Green Pathways helps residents understand those opportunities, determine where they fit and take their next step.
No experience? Start by exploring your options.
Already have experience? We can help you identify training, certifications and opportunities that may help you move forward.
Participation does not guarantee admission to a training program, apprenticeship, or employment. Green Pathways provides information, assessment, referrals, and connections based on participant eligibility and available opportunities.
Three career pathways
Each pathway leads to recognized credentials and real employers.
Power and Upgrade Brooklyn's Buildings
Electrical & Building Electrification
Electrical, building electrification, solar, energy efficiency and building controls
Build and Improve East Brooklyn
Construction & Green Infrastructure
Construction, carpentry, welding, concrete and green infrastructure
How it works
- Apply online. Tell us a little about yourself — five minutes, no documents needed to start.
- Meet the team. An LDCENY staff member talks through your goals and helps you choose a pathway.
- Train and earn credentials. We connect you to training partners and track your progress with you.
- Get placed — and supported. We work with local employers, and we stay with you after you start.
Ready to Explore Your Pathway?
Tell us about your interests, experience, and goals. Green Pathways will help you understand the available options and identify a recommended next step.