Graduation of trainees in tech fields was celebrated at St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development Center at 92 Throop Avenue on December 22. Pictured (from l to r): Nasim Shafiquzzaman (alumni of Workforce Development tech training), Larry Rothchild (senior managing director for St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development), Michael Rochford (exec. dir. of St. Nicks Alliance), Sarah Lorya (director of operations, St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development), Victoria Peters, (from NYC Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez’s office), Kelly Reynolds (alumni of Workforce Development tech training), Laura James (St. Nicks Alliance Board), Steven Jacques (tech graduate), Daniel Garcia (tech graduate), NYS Senator Jabari Brisport, Melissa Peña (alumni of Workforce Development tech training), Scott Short (St. Nicks Alliance), and Batuhan Demirci (alumni of Workforce Development tech training).
A new career for a new year is a very good beginning for 2026.
On December 22, St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development celebrated 42 graduates from their IT skills training. These graduates course work focused on Google IT help desk support, data analytics and cyber security.
“Our graduates have starting salaries between $44,000 and $65,000. We have a few tech graduates who have gone on to make $80K–$85K,” said Larry Rothchild, senior managing director for St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development.
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