Hire Skilled, Job-Ready Workers

Your Workforce Starts Here

At Positive Workforce, we don’t just train workers, we build lasting careers and help create thriving neighborhoods. For three decades, we’ve been a trusted pipeline connecting underrepresented talent to union construction jobs across New York City. We prepare diverse individuals with job readiness training, industry certifications, and one-on-one support, and we help contractors and developers meet their workforce goals with a reliable source of skilled, motivated workers.

Why Partner with Us:

  • Proven Results: Over 10,000 workers placed in union construction jobs.

  • Compliance & Community Impact: We help you meet city mandates and make a real difference.

  • End-to-End Support: From training to job placement to retention, we’re with our participants every step of the way.

  • Diversity-Driven: We specialize in reaching immigrant and disadvantaged communities.

With generous support from the Lowe’s Foundation and other corporate partners, Positive Workforce is expanding access to union construction careers for underrepresented communities. This partnership is creating tangible pathways to employment while strengthening families, neighborhoods, and the future of our city.

Let us help you build your team with talent that’s ready to get the job done.

Three Decades of Impact: Building Careers, Strengthening Communities

For over 30 years, Positive Workforce, Inc. has led the way in training, job placement, and workforce advocacy within New York City’s construction industry. We’ve helped thousands of underrepresented individuals secure meaningful employment and build lasting careers.

For Employers

We invite employers to tap into a reliable pipeline of skilled, job-ready talent by hiring graduates from Positive Workforce, Inc. Our candidates are thoroughly trained, OSHA-certified, and prepared to contribute to your projects from day one

For Job Seekers

We offer hands-on training, certifications, and job placement to help you build a stable, high-paying career in the trades. Many graduates secure long-term, union jobs with competitive wages and benefits.

For Graduates

With a network of over 1,000 contractors and developers and a participant base of more than 10,000 trainees, we ensure strong employer connections and a broad community reach. We are committed to supporting students and graduates beyond the classroom.

Our wraparound services are designed to help individuals enter the workforce, advance their careers, and thrive on the job.  Available support may include:

  • Food assistance
  • Initial union dues
  • Housing referrals
  • Assistance finding childcare
  • Supportive counseling
  • Transportation (MetroCard or equivalent)
  • Tool kits
  • Work boots
  • Work attire