Nontraditional Employment for Women

A workforce development and employment agency. Nontraditional Employment for Women prepares, trains, and places women in skilled construction, utility, and maintenance careers across New York. Its core pre-apprenticeship program supports entry into skilled blue-collar jobs, while job placement connects participants with employers and union partners. Wrap-around services include housing and childcare referrals, interview preparation, and access to tools and equipment. The organization also provides retention support and advocates for workplace health, safety, and the prevention of gender-based violence and harassment. Founded in 1978, NEW trains approximately 350 students annually and serves girls, women, and people who identify as women. Its programs address barriers to entering and advancing in traditionally male-dominated trades.