HOMEPROGRAMS & INITIATIVESBLOGMEDIACOVID-19 INFORMATIONCONTACT US THE CONSORTIUM FOR WORKER EDUCATION Read our new Astoria COVID Report on workers Learn More The Consortium for Worker Education (CWE) is a private, non-profit agency that provides a continuum of workforce preparation, industry specific training and employment services to over 60,000 New York City workers annually, including dislocated workers, New Americans, incumbent union members and those approaching the workforce for the first time. The CWE is the workforce development arm of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, whose affiliated unions represent over 1.2 million workers in the metropolitan region. The CWE union upgrade programs assist the incumbent workforce in maintaining and upgrading their skills and advancing their careers. Through our community based partnerships and initiatives, the CWE providers tens of thousands of New Yorkers with access to quality, dignified careers in varied economic sectors including healthcare, construction, transportation, civil service, education and childcare, retail and tourism rely on the CWE for promotional instruction. Check out our 2019 Open House: <br/> CONTACT JOBS TO BUILD ON ASTORIA WORKER PROJECT NYATLAS FOR STAFF USE ONLY Have you heard about the NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will provide significant economic relief to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More

The dedicated staff of the CWE provides educational, training and employment opportunities to New York's working families. Many of our staff joined the CWE after experience in labor unions, academia, health care and other non profit sectors, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise, from administrative to technical - individual counseling to economic development. CWE staff is represented by the international Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 210 and the instructional faculty by the United Federation of Teachers, Local 2. The links below will allow staff to access information from benefit providers and their collective bargaining representatives. For CWE Administrative Staff Use: Teamsters Local 210 TIAA - CREF Blue Cross Blue Shield Multiplan General Vision Vision Screening Davis Vision Dental Network CWE E-Mail CWE Time and Attendance For CWE Instructional Faculty: United Federation of Teachers UFT Job Posting CONTACT JOBS TO BUILD ON ASTORIA WORKER PROJECT NYATLAS FOR STAFF USE ONLY