Career Skills & Workforce Training
We offer a wide range of high quality, short term and affordable courses and certificate programs in most major industries to help you reach your goals.
Programs and courses are offered online or through a combination of online and in-person classes. Partial tuition scholarships are available for eligible students. A separate application process is required.
The English Language Center
Prepare for college, graduate school or a better job by learning English at LaGuardia. The English Language Center (TELC) at LaGuardia Community College is the largest English language program in New York City. Since 1971, we have served more than 275,000 students from over 80 countries.
Business Services
LaGuardia’s Small Business & Entrepreneur Services has everything your company needs to grow and be successful. Our specialized programs provide business advisement and support services, government procurement assistance, access to capital and more to help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow and meet the needs of the rapidly changing business community as well as contribute to the local economy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification Program
Begin a career in the cutting-edge field of Artificial Intelligence. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification Program offers a progressive learning path, starting with two foundational courses (AI Foundations I and II) that provide essential knowledge and skills in AI concepts as well as Python programming for machine learning. These courses are mandatory and must be taken in sequence.
The English Language Center
Student Handbook
The English Language Center (TELC) is the largest English language program in New York City. Since 1971, we have served over 275,000 students from over 80 countries.
TELC belongs to the Division of Adult and Continuing Education at LaGuardia Community College, which is one of 24 branches of the City University of New York (CUNY). As a community college, LaGuardia offers two-year academic degrees called associate’s degrees. After finishing at LaGuardia, many students transfer to one of CUNY’s four-year colleges to study for bachelor’s degrees.
The classes at TELC are designed to help improve your language skills and help you reach other goals, such as enrolling in college, or living more comfortably in the United States.
Train & Earn
If you are a New York City resident, between the ages of 14 – 24, and looking for a job opportunity during the summer break (July and August), search no further! The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at LaGuardia Community College has impacted the lives and work paths of thousands of youth across New York City for the past 25+ years.
High School Equivalency (HSE) Overview
LaGuardia Community College offers many high school equivalency preparation programs, courses and services. Choose a program that fits your specific needs.
LaGuardia is also an official NY State Education Department Testing Center for the General Educational Development (GED®) exam, the high school equivalency examination for New York State. If you take high school equivalency preparation classes at LaGuardia, once you are ready to take the GED, we will assist you in registering the free exam at our testing center. If you wish to take the exam without taking classes, you may apply directly.
Solar Panel Installation Training Program
Offshore Wind Technicians work at sea and at heights, usually on a two-weeks-on / two weeks-off-schedule. This training program is designed to build your skills and knowledge, ensuring you are prepared to work in the industry safely, at heights and in extreme weather.
Wind Turbine Technician Training Program
Offshore Wind Technicians work at sea and at heights, usually on a two-weeks-on / two weeks-off-schedule. This training program is designed to build your skills and knowledge, ensuring you are prepared to work in the industry safely, at heights and in extreme weather.
HVACR 1 Training Program
Begin a career in plumbing with this hands-on training, which prepares you for entry-level positions in the field. The program includes OSHA 30 Hour certification and uses the industry recognized National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Construction Core and Plumbing Level 1 curricula.
LaGuardia is an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor.