Pathways to Graduation Program
(GED® 17/5 to 21 years of age)

Pathways to Graduation provides free high school equivalency preparation classes as well as social and emotional support services, paid internships, college admissions assistance and career workshops to help ensure your success during the program and after you pass the General Educational Development (GED®) exam.

CUNY Start

CUNY Start is an intensive and low cost 18-week program that prepares associate degree-seeking students by increasing their proficiency levels in English and math and preparing them for college-level coursework in a collaborative, student-centered environment

Adult Basic Skills
High School Equivalency

Whether you are ready to begin General Educational Development (GED®) exam preparation or need to work your way up through adult basic education or pre-high school equivalency classes, our courses will help you develop your knowledge and skills in math, reading, writing, social studies and science.

Construction Management Program

Learn to organize projects including managing a construction team and site. Get the skills to advance your career in this lucrative field.
Advance your career in the construction industry by becoming a construction manager. This 5-course certificate program provides you with the skills you need to successfully manage a construction team and site.
Courses may be taken individually.
A dedicated class lab for AutoCAD is available on campus.

American Sign Language (ASL)
English Interpretation Program

The ASL-English Interpretation Program (AEIP) is a Bachelor’s level program offered in collaboration with senior institution SUNY/Empire State College. AEIP is a rigorous two-year academic program that prepares selected individuals who are fluent in ASL to become ASL-English interpreters, with a special focus on interpreting in educational settings.

Community Health Worker
Certificate Training Program

Community Health Workers are an important resource for communities and healthcare organizations, connecting individuals and families to services and information they need.
The Community Health Worker Certificate Training Program offers up to 9 credits towards a degree in Human Services at LaGuardia.

Construction Skills, Safety and Sustainability
Training Program

Get the skills and certifications you need to enter the high growth construction industry.
Develop an understanding of sustainable building practices, with a focus on safety, to give you a competitive edge. You will also receive support services to help you succeed in the program and enter the job market prepared and confident.

Veterans Workforce Initiatives

LaGuardia Community College is dedicated to serving veterans of all eras and assisting them with the transition into their next phase of life. We are here to help veterans succeed.
Veterans Workforce Initiatives can facilitate your enrollment into a variety of free and affordable training or pre-college programs. We also offer case management and other support.

Certificación en el Cuidado de Niños

Obtén el conocimiento y entrenamiento que necesitas para cuidado de niños profesionalmente. El curso cubre regulaciones pertinentes del estado de Nueva York y se ofrece en Español e Inglés.

Building Operations

Get proper training in order to safely operate and maintain facilities equipment and systems in buildings and other structures.