First Course NYC Information Session

TheNYC Department of Small Business Serviceshelps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.You can register for all of our free events and courses, includingBE NYCandWE NYCevents on Eventbrite. For questions about individual courses or to register over the phone, pleasecontact our staffat one of ourNYC Business Solutions Centers.For more information on all of our services, call 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692) or visitnyc.gov/sbs.

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Learn more about First Course NYC, a program that teaches the skills necessary for a career as a restaurant cook.

Learn more about First Course NYC, a program that teaches the skills necessary for a career as a restaurant cook.<h4>If you are interested in joining the June 2026, Summer class, please attend an information session by May 19th, 2026.</h4><h4>If you are interested in joining the September 2026, Fall class, please attend an information session between May 20th, 2026 and August 3rd, 2026.</h4><h4>If you are interested in joining the January 2027, Winter class, please attend an information session between August 4th, 2026 and December 12th, 2026.</h4>First Course NYC is not a cooking class - this program is for eligible New Yorkers who are passionate about starting their career in a restaurant kitchen, and are willing and able to commit to full-time training and restaurant work.Eight weeks of intensive pre-employment training will prepare you to begin work as a paid, full-time employee in a restaurant kitchen where you will continue to learn while working and earning. The program team and your restaurant supervisors will provide the support and guidance needed to help overcome challenges to success.Trainees who prove they are committed, dependable employees by the end of the program will advance to become a permanent employee in a starting cook position best suited to their skill level. Success is up to you!Interested? Attend a virtual info session facilitated by Hot Bread Kitchen and the Workforce1 Centers, you will learn more about the program requirements and receive a link to complete an online program application. If your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in an in-person Tryout Day and interview at a partnering restaurant.You will need to attend an info session to apply.To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.nyc.gov/firstcourse" title="https://www.nyc.gov/firstcourse" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.nyc.gov/firstcourse</a>

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