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City Launches New Program To Prepare Young Adults for Medical Assistant Careers

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The Medical Assistants (MA) for Modern Healthcare Delivery Training Program will target out-of-school, out-of-work youth aged 18 to 24, and connect participants to skills training, a paid internship, and help securing a full-time position. The program is now accepting applications through September 4 for its first cohort of 25 participants.

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Information for Businesses Affected by the Manhattan Steam Main Explosion

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Our staff responded to the scene of the steam main explosion that occurred in Manhattan at West 21st Street and 5th Avenue, and is working with the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership to inform local businesses of the business recovery services available. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions from local businesses.

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City Exceeds Goal for Connecting Industrial Businesses to Financing During FY2018

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During this period, our Industrial Business Service Providers (IBSP) program connected 83 businesses to more than $31 million, more than double the original goal of $15 million. The IBSP program helps local industrial businesses connect to reliable lenders and complete the loan application process.

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City Announces Free Legal Clinics for Women Entrepreneurs Across the Five Boroughs

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The clinics are part of a new program called WE Legal, which will work in partnership with leading local law firms and legal organizations. WE Legal will host clinics for women entrepreneurs to access free, one-on-one legal consultations with attorneys on topics including business formation, by-laws, contracts, and other corporate legal matters.

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Request for Proposals To Develop & Deliver a New Tech Training Program

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The NYC Tech Talent Pipeline has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified training provider to develop and deliver a new training program to prepare New Yorkers with no previous experience in the field for – and connect them to – Data Analyst and related roles in NYC companies. Proposals must be submitted by August 16 at 5 p.m., and any questions about the opportunity are due by July 19 at 5 p.m.