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Renaissance Technical Institute offers 20 workforce training programs in building trades, healthcare, technology, and driving. No diploma required — 100% free.

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20Workforce Programs

Trades, healthcare, tech & CDL

100%Free Tuition

No fees, no tuition debt ever

5,250Sq Ft Campus

Hands-on labs in East Harlem

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Partners & Supporters

Backed by Our Community

RTI is made possible through the generosity of government agencies, foundations, employers, and community organizations across New York City.

NYC Council
Amy and James Harber FoundationAmy and James Harber Foundation
MADD EquitiesCompton Eye AssociatesINFOTEPConsulado de la República DominicanaBames USAINDEXPoweruploud.org

Our Impact

Real People. Real Careers. Real Results.

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Featured Programs

Choose Your Career Path

Free training, real certifications, industry-ready skills — in as little as 6 weeks.

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20 Programs · 4 Tracks

Find Your Career Path

Every program is free, hands-on, and taught by industry professionals in our 5,250 sq ft East Harlem facility.

Building Trades

10 programs

  • NCCER Core Curriculum
  • Carpentry
  • Residential & Commercial Electricity
  • HVAC Technician
  • +6 more programs
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Healthcare

5 programs

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Home Health Aide (HHA)
  • Electrocardiography / Phlebotomy
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • +1 more programs
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Computer / IT

2 programs

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Information Technology (IT)
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Other Career

3 programs

  • Commercial Driver License (CDL)
  • Culinary Arts
  • Security Guard
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How Can RTI Help You?

Prospective Students

Start your career for free

20 programs. No diploma required. No tuition. No criminal background bar. Show up ready to learn and we'll handle the rest.

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Employers

Hire job-ready talent

RTI graduates are certified, motivated, and ready to contribute on day one. Post jobs, host interns, or partner with us — at no cost.

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Donors & Funders

Fund a career, change a life

$250 sponsors a Security Guard certificate. $1,200 funds a full CNA program. Every dollar directly trains a New Yorker.

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Graduate Stories

Hear From Our Graduates

“RTI changed the trajectory of my life. I came in with nothing and left with a real career. My instructor didn't just teach me HVAC — he taught me how to show up like a professional every single day.”

Alexander Santana

HVAC Technician

Now working as HVAC Technician in Manhattan

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