BOTT Foundation Opens Free Welding Training to Fill NYC Skills Gap

Source: News 12 New York – East New York nonprofit providing free welding training

A nonprofit in East New York is helping residents build career-ready skills in welding. The BOTT Foundation (Brighter Opportunities Through Trade) has offered no-cost training to ensure local talent can step into high-demand roles. News 12 - Default

“The need for welders are growing tremendously… Right now, New York City is not one of those places where you have a lot of pathways to learn the trade.” — Leslie Lambert, Founder of BOTT News 12 - Default

As one of five organizations awarded a share of the $1.4 million East Brooklyn Workforce Development Fund, the BOTT Foundation will offer its next cohort free of cost to 25 students. The training leads to welding certifications required by the New York City Department of Buildings — opening doors to roles at major employers like the MTA, Con Edison and National Grid. News 12 - Default

This initiative combines skill development, certification, job placement support and community investment — giving residents a path to stable wages while helping meet the labor shortage in the construction and trades sectors across NYC.

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