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Published:  
Nov 5, 2025

IWA FutureReady at Vaughn College: Clean Energy & Advanced Manufacturing Training

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Dates: November 10–14, 2025 (8:30 AM–4:30 PM ET daily)

Location: Vaughn College, 86-01 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11369

The Institute for Workforce Advancement (IWA) is launching FutureReady, a five-day, hands-on training built for adults (18+) exploring high-growth careers in composite manufacturing, drone aviation, 3D printing, and renewable energy. Participants complete a 40-hour skills sprint and receive a $400 stipend upon completion.

Why it matters: Clean energy and advanced manufacturing employers in NYC and Long Island need job-ready talent. FutureReady compresses the essentials—technical fundamentals, safety, manufacturing workflows, and project builds—into a practical week that helps you qualify for **internships or apprenticeships**.

Who should attend

  • NYC/Long Island residents seeking career entry or a transition into modern manufacturing and energy.
  • Recent grads, veterans, and career changers looking for industry-recognized, portfolio-building experience.

What you’ll gain

  • Core skills in composites, additive manufacturing, and UAV basics
  • Exposure to real shop tools and production practices
  • Job-readiness coaching and connections to partner employers

Bottom line: In one week at Vaughn College, you’ll build marketable skills, earn a stipend, and leave with a clearer pathway into clean-energy and advanced-manufacturing jobs—right here in Queens.

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