New York, NY —Civic Hall is partnering with Interview Prep NYC, a volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping job seekers develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in job interviews. Through this collaboration, Interview Prep NYC will deliver its specialized interview preparation program to participants enrolled in Civic Hall’s education and workforce training programs, providing critical support to individuals striving to launch or advance their careers in the technology and innovation sector.
Interview Prep NYC was founded on the belief that all job seekers—regardless of background—deserve access to high-quality coaching to help them secure meaningful employment. The organization provides free, personalized mock interviews and constructive feedback sessions led by experienced volunteers, helping job seekers improve their communication skills, boost self-esteem, and become more comfortable navigating the interview process.
Last year, more than 1,050 people enrolled in a digital skills/technology training program by one of Civic Hall’s training providers. By embedding Interview Prep NYC’s programming into Civic Hall’s training pathways, participants will receive not only technical instruction but also the essential soft skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
“Civic Hall’s mission is to provide comprehensive support to underserved individuals pursuing careers in technology and related fields,” said Jim Malatras, Managing Director of Civic Hall. “Through this partnership with Interview Prep NYC, we’re ensuring that our participants in one of our many training programs don’t just gain technical skills—they also gain the confidence and preparation they need to stand out to employers. This is a major benefit for our education and workforce training providers in making sure participants are career ready.”
“We’re excited to bring our volunteers’ expertise to Civic Hall’s students,” said Barry Langer, the founder of Interview Prep NYC. “Our work helps bridge the gap between technical training and successful employment by equipping job seekers with the tools they need to shine in interviews.”
The partnership strengthens Civic Hall’s and Interview Prep NYC’s shared commitment to economic mobility and access to high-quality career preparation for all New Yorkers.
For more information about Civic Hall’s programs and initiatives, visit www.CivicHall.org. To learn more about Interview Prep NYC, visit www.interviewprepnyc.org.
About Civic Hall
Civic Hall’s Bernard Goldstein Center at Union Square is a collaborative innovation center that brings together civic-minded technologists, social entrepreneurs, government officials, and community leaders to develop technology solutions for the public good. Located in Union Square—the heart of New York City’s burgeoning tech sector, Civic Hall fosters a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge sharing and cooperative action. Civic Hall’s mission is to support and enable best-in-class programs that help close the digital skills divide and plan for the needs of tomorrow’s workforce. Civic Hall facilitates groundbreaking partnerships among high-impact organizations, civic and social innovators, workforce training partners, and New York’s employer ecosystem to work collectively to meet the educational and professional needs of all New Yorkers, especially those from communities too often left behind. Civic Hall also serves as a tech incubator and accelerator, support network for profit and nonprofit organizations and start-ups, and place to spur new innovations and ideas. For more information about membership, training, and event opportunities please visit civichall.org. Civic Hall is an organization of The Fedcap Group.
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