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Impact stories, program announcements, and updates from RTI.

ImpactSpring 2026

RTI Surpasses 15,000 Applicants on Waitlist

Demand for free workforce training continues to grow across New York City. RTI's waitlist has reached 15,274 prospective students — a testament to the need for accessible, tuition-free career training in underserved communities.

15,274

New Yorkers waiting to join

633

Graduates employed

Outcomes2026

633 Graduates Placed in Jobs

RTI's job placement rate remains strong. Our employer network continues to expand, connecting certified graduates with living-wage opportunities in the trades, healthcare, and technology sectors across the five boroughs.

2

New safety programs added

ProgramsOngoing

New OSHA 30 and NYC SST 10 Programs Now Enrolling

Two new programs — OSHA 30 Construction Safety and NYC Site Safety Training (SST 10) — are now part of RTI's Building Trades track, offered at no cost.

535

Total graduates since 2016

Milestone2016 – Present

535 Graduates and Counting Since Our First Class

RTI's first cohort graduated in 2016 from Washington Heights — 8 plumbing students and 12 HVAC technicians. Ten years later, we have trained over 535 graduates across 20 programs.

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