In this section you will find information about the vocational training and work in the Hudson Valley.
Vocational and Technical Education and Jobs in the Hudson Valley:
Trade Associations and Programs in the Hudson Valley: The following are local trade associations and workers unions which offer apprenticeship and certification programs.
NORTH ATLANTIC CARPENTERS ASSOCIATION
NORTH AMERICAN BUILD TRADES ASSOCIATION
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
Scholarships for Vocational Training and Education:
∗ ACCE, American Council for Construction Education Fund Scholarship
∗ Dupree Construction Education Fund
∗ National Housing Endowment Scholarship
∗ American Society of Plumbing
∗ Associated General Contractors of America
∗ Workforce Development Scholarship
∗ Association of Energy Engineers Foundation Scholarships
∗ Dwyer Group Women in Trade Scholarship
∗ FACT Trade Technical School Scholarship
∗ Home Depot Homer Fund Scholarship
∗ Jill Reed Women in Trades Scholarship
∗ NAHB Professional Women in Building Strategies for Success Scholarship
∗ NAWIC Founders Scholarship
∗ PHCC Educational Foundation
∗ Women in Skilled Trades Scholarship Program - RSI
Financial aid for CTE Students in New York State:
TAP: Tuition Assistance Program, this is known as a financial resource for college and university students but also funds vocational education.
OPASS: The Office of Postsecondary Access, Support and Success, fund new york institutions which provide vocational training and offer scholarships through those institutions
The Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit: those employers offering internships to trainees in high demand vocational positions in fields such as healthcare and clean energy receive tax credits.
GUIDE TO PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN THE TRADES