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Want a job at Amazon? Here's where to get tech training in NYC

For thousands of tech-savvy New Yorkers, a highly competitive job hunt is on the horizon.

Amazon's HQ2 arrives in 2019, bringing with it a promise of 25,000 jobs — half of which will be tech-related, according to the Wall Street Journal.

New York City's talent pool was a key factor in its decision to place HQ2 in Long Island City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a press briefing on Nov. 13.

"There were many other factors but what came shining through was where could you find the best talent in the world, and I know from the meetings I was a part of and my team was a part of, you not only wanted the best talent, you wanted diverse talent," he said, addressing John Schoettler, Amazon's vice president of global real estate and facilities.

 

The agreement between New York City, Empire State Development and Amazon stipulates that each entity would invest $5 million in 2020 ($15 million total) to fund workforce development programs over the next 10 years.

"You’re also going to see an opportunity to create a pathway for a lot of folks who have wanted to get into the technology community," the mayor said on MSNBC's Morning Joe on Nov. 14.

Those that want a chance to be part of that future workforce can prepare now by enrolling in tech courses at any one of the city's schools, including Fullstack AcademyCLC Technical TrainingNew HorizonsCity Tech — but it will cost you if you don't get a scholarship. Tuition for some programs approaches $15,000.

Knowing it can get expensive, AM NewYork has gathered a list of programs that offer free, low-cost or deferred tuition or training to help in your quest to become a tech wiz with chops good enough for Amazon.

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