named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Construction Safety Program
42-hour program preparing participants for OSHA 30 and site safety certifications, with job placement support in construction trades.
Flagger Training
Training in work-zone setup, traffic control awareness, and safety-first decision making for live job sites and active traffic.
Security Guard Program
25-hour training leading to state-licensed security guard certification, including uniform, professionalism, and on-site readiness.
Workplace Readiness Training
New program focusing on mindset, communication, professionalism, and self-advocacy to help participants succeed in the workplace beyond technical skills.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 3 activities
- Post-training career support and placement servicesProvides participants with a certificate of completion, one-on-one sessions with the Workforce Director, personalized career action plans, resume building, employment leads, and ongoing support. Includes matching with career coaches to navigate interviews and address employment barriers.
- Staffing placement for traffic control and security rolesSupplies trained personnel to businesses needing staffing in traffic control and security guard roles, connecting program graduates with employment opportunities in these fields.
- Workplace Readiness TrainingOffers training focused on mindset, communication, professionalism, reliability, and self-advocacy to improve job retention and employment success. Includes instruction on on-site job expectations and workplace conduct.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Workforce trade training and certification programsProvides individualized training and certification in workforce trades such as Security Guard, OSHA 30, Flagger, and Site Safety through partnerships with licensed trainers, preparing participants for permanent employment. Programs include classroom instruction and practical training aligned with real-world work zone and job site conditions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$176K
Contributions & grants$25K14%
Program service revenue$151K86%
Investment income——
Other revenue$123
expenses
Total expenses$355K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$237K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-205K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Ortiz | Executive Director | 35 | $94K |
board members · 2
- Daud Nashid — Board member
- Pablo Cruz — Board Member
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- DoConnect Inc. Network — Member of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit network
- Employers in the trades, security, and construction sectors Partner — Connects trained participants with real employers in the trades, security, and construction sectors for job placement.
- Licensed Trainers Partner — Collaborates with licensed trainers to deliver certification programs in Security Guard training, OSHA 30, Flagger, and Site Safety.
- Ready, Set, Work Partner — Staff are certified in Ready, Set, Work training, indicating a partnership or affiliation with the program.
- Westchester County Government — Geographic area served for workforce placement in traffic control and security roles.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Reduction Workforce Pathwaymethodology: barrier_reduction_workforce_trainingBy targeting high-barrier populations—such as veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and young adults—and linking training directly to certification and employer connections, the organization creates viable employment pathways that bypass traditional access obstacles.
- Continuous Accompaniment Modelmethodology: continuous_accompaniment_modelBy providing sustained support from enrollment through employment, the organization ensures workforce integration and stability, based on the belief that ongoing engagement reduces drop-off and increases job retention.
- Individualized Training and Development Modelmethodology: individualized_training_and_developmentBy tailoring training to the individual, the organization builds participant confidence and foundational competencies, which it believes are critical for successful entry into workforce trades and long-term employment retention.