Workforce Pell programs in New York
3,221 short-term certificate programs across New York that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in New York
Healthcare586
Business & Admin493
IT & Computer275
Other272
Engineering Tech243
Arts & Design189
Public Safety & Law141
Education110
Public Service102
Mechanic & Repair92
Culinary & Personal Care87
Agriculture63
Family & Childcare62
Legal61
Healthcare & Fitness59
Media & Communication54
Engineering49
Construction48
Communications Tech39
Natural Resources37
Interdisciplinary36
Social Science34
Manufacturing & Production29
Science Tech26
Psychology & Counseling18
Transportation11
Architecture5
Institutions to know in New York
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Apex Technical School
Welding Certificate · Long Island City, NY
Berk Trade and Business School
Auto / Diesel Technician · Long Island City, NY
Cayuga County Community College
Welding Certificate · Auburn, NY
Center for Instruction Technology & Innovation
Auto / Diesel Technician · Mexico, NY
Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
Welding Certificate · Plattsburgh, NY
Columbia-Greene Community College
Auto / Diesel Technician · Hudson, NY
Healthcare
Access Careers
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Hempstead, NY
Access Careers-Islandia
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Islandia, NY
Ace Institute of Technology
Medical Assistant · New York, NY
Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Albany, NY
Allen School-Brooklyn
Medical Assistant · Brooklyn, NY
Allen School-Jamaica
Medical Assistant · Jamaica, NY
Transportation / CDL
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
CDL / Commercial Driving · New York, NY
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
CDL / Commercial Driving · Alfred, NY
Early Childhood Ed
Cayuga County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Auburn, NY
Clinton Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Plattsburgh, NY
Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
Early Childhood (CDA) · Plattsburgh, NY
CUNY Bronx Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bronx, NY
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Early Childhood (CDA) · New York, NY
CUNY Hostos Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bronx, NY
IT & Cybersecurity
Berkeley College-New York
Cybersecurity · New York, NY
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
Cybersecurity · Albany, NY
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Cybersecurity · Buffalo, NY
Bryant & Stratton College-Greece
Cybersecurity · Rochester, NY
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Cybersecurity · Orchard Park, NY
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
Cybersecurity · Liverpool, NY
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which New York finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.