Data Analytics Pre-Apprenticeship
Bootcamp @ Civic Hall
Get the skills and certifications you need to enter the high growth construction industry.
Develop an understanding of sustainable building practices, with a focus on safety, to give you a competitive edge. You will also receive support services to help you succeed in the program and enter the job market prepared and confident.
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.
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.
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
Train & Earn is a career pathways program serving youth ages 16-24 who are out of work and out of school. We provide comprehensive job training and employment services along with support services to help you find a permanent job and/or access postsecondary education and training.
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
Long Island City and Astoria are home to some of New York City’s largest power plants, contributing to air pollution in the area and beyond. As the clean energy sector grows, new job opportunities are emerging. Learn both theory and practical skills to become a Solar Panel Installation Technician and be a part of an industry that’s helping to improve quality of life.
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.