Programs for Career Growth

Unlock your potential with our comprehensive training programs designed for career advancement. Explore a variety of options tailored to meet your professional goals – at NO FINANCIAL COST to you.
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Transit Certificate Program (T.C.P.)

Turn ambition into action. Be part of the force that moves millions every day and see New York from a whole new view, behind the controls of a Train.

In partnership with CUNY, the program provides:
Eligibility to take the Promotion to Train Operator Exam
13 College Credits
A Certificate in Transportation Workers Leadership from CUNY


This program opens the door to career advancement and academic achievement.

ELEVATE Program

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in transit’s electrical departments with ELEVATE, a 9-month electrical training program designed to make TWU Local 100 members eligible to sit for the Transit Electrical Helper Exam. Becoming an Electrical Helper is the first step toward becoming a Maintainer and advancing your career in transit.
Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, ELEVATE prepares you for transit’s electrical divisions.
Join the program that’s helping Local 100 members power their futures and move up in their careers.

Tutor.com

Experience the convenience of personalized, live tutoring for you and your family through Tutor.com, the nation’s leading online educational platform. From kindergarten through college, members receive up to five hours of tutoring each month — at no cost.

To get started, call 718-780-8700 to have your account created.

Tuition Reimbursement

Invest in your future with TUF’s Tuition Reimbursement Program, designed to help TWU Local 100 members reach their educational and career goals.
Eligible members can receive up to $4,000 per fiscal year toward the cost of tuition for:
College degrees (Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s)
Professional certifications
Job-related courses and continuing education

Whether you’re advancing your career, learning a new skill, or pursuing a higher degree, TUF is here to support your growth every step of the way.

How to Enroll in a Program

Joining T.C.P. and ELEVATE is simple. Attend an orientation session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and discover if it’s the right path for you.

Tuition Reimbursement

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Step 2

Within 2 weeks of class start date, to the email – tuition@twulocal100tuf.org submit the documents listed below

 

  • Completed Application(Completed online)
  • Official Proof of enrollment (i.e. Class schedule, unofficial transcript, school ID.)
  • School course or program description (should include start and end date for class)
  • Breakdown of tuition and other fees

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Step 3

After completion, to the email – tuition@twulocal100tuf.org submit the documents listed below

 

  • Two most recent pay stubs
  • Proof of Payment, such as a credit card receipt or a bursar’s receipt
  • An itemized breakdown of costs, including tuition and all fees incurred.
  • Verification of a satisfactory grade: Official transcript indicating a grade of C- or better for undergraduate courses, a grade of B- or better for graduate courses, or a grade of “Pass” in a Pass/Fail course.

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Step 4

Call 718-780-8700 to confirm receipt of documents

Real Stories from members

Transformative experience that changed my career trajectory.
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My future is worth investing in.

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The Tuition Reimbursement Program has been a true blessing in my life. Without the Training Fund’s support, I wouldn’t have been able to return to school. Their help lifted such a huge financial burden and gave me the confidence to keep pursuing my degree. Thanks to this program, I’m continuing my education and creating a stronger future for myself in the security field.

Angela G.
TPPA | Tuition Reimbursement
Angela G.
TPPA | Tuition Reimbursement

We kept it clean. Now we keep it running.

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Sheena & Shayna
Cleaners | UAAP

Through ELEVATE, I’m not just learning, I’m leveling up.

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Candice S.
Cleaner | ELEVATE
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