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A program of the Local Development Corporation of East New York

Build a career in the green economy — right here in East New York.

Green Pathways connects residents to training, credentials, and jobs in growing green industries. Free to join, and a real person from LDCENY works with you at every step.

Start your applicationSee the pathways

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.

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Three career pathways

Each pathway leads to recognized credentials and real employers.

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Building operations

Building Operations & Maintenance

Operate, maintain, and manage residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings — from porter and maintenance roles toward building engineer, energy management, and facilities leadership.

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Electrical & electrification

Electrical & Building Electrification

Electrical, low-voltage, solar, EV-charging, battery-storage, and building-controls work — with routes from helper roles to registered apprenticeship, skilled technician, and licensed careers.

A construction worker guiding an insulation panel into a building envelope.

Construction & green infrastructure

Construction & Green Infrastructure

Construction, building-envelope, weatherization, and green-infrastructure work — advancing toward skilled trades, safety leadership, estimating, supervision, and construction management.

How it works

  1. Apply online or walk in. Tell us a little about yourself — five minutes, no documents needed to start.
  2. Meet the team. A LDCENY staff member talks through your goals and helps you choose a pathway.
  3. Train and earn credentials. We connect you to training partners and track your progress with you.
  4. 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.

Apply now