Future Ready NYC

The Future Ready NYC initiative is a game-changer for New York City’s students. It helps them build a strong academic foundation, a solid plan, and the skills, experiences, and credentials they need to land a rewarding career. With this, they can achieve long-term economic security and a life filled with choices.

Pathway / Courses

Business & Finance (Marketing Specialist)

Prepare for a future in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship!

The FRNYC Marketing Specialist Pathway offers a dynamic, career-focused curriculum aligned with labor market demands. Students gain practical skills and knowledge to pursue careers such as: Operations Manager, Marketing Coordinator, and Digital Marketing Specialist. Graduates are equipped to succeed in higher education and drive economic growth through business innovation.

Core Courses

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
BUS 160: Introduction to Business (3 Credit) Introduction to marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, economics, and information systems.
MKT 341: Introduction to Marketing (3 Credits) Explore marketing strategies, advertising, market research, sales, and product distribution.

Advanced Courses

ECON 102: Introduction to Microeconomics (3 Credits) Explore how resources, trade, income, and prices shape economic and business decisions.
ECON 220: Introduction to Economic Statistics (3 Credits) Use data, statistics, and regression to solve business and marketing problems.

Education (Teaching & Training)

Inspire. Educate. Empower.

Students receive free professional credentials, including Child Abuse Identification Training and Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training. They gain hands-on experience that makes a real-world impact, with a focus on building a diverse, future-ready teaching workforce.

Core Courses:

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
PSY 102: Introductory Psychology (3 Credits) Explore brain function, behavior, human development, mental health, and social dynamics.
EDUC 230: Teaching with Technology (2 Credits) Explore educational technology, multimedia tools, curriculum design, equity, and NYS K–12 technology standards. Available in-person, hybrid, or online.

Advanced Courses:

EDUC 280: Child & Adolescent Development (3 Credits) Explore physical, emotional, and cognitive development and how health, testing, and special needs impact learning in urban schools.
EDUC 285: Introduction to Special Education (3 Credits) Explore disabilities, special education laws, inclusive teaching strategies, and current educational practices.

HVAC & Decarbonization

Learn the Science. Power the Future.

Discover how environmental science, energy, and mathematics come together to create more efficient and sustainable buildings. Build a foundation for college study and careers in HVAC, energy, sustainability, and decarbonization.

Core Courses:

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
EHS 140: Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3 Credits) Explore environmental pollution, energy, land use, environmental assessment, and sustainable solutions.
GEOL 115: Energy, Resources and the Environment (3 Credits) Explore natural resources, fossil fuels, sustainable alternatives, and the environmental impacts of resource use and disposal.

Advanced Course:

MATH 120: Precalculus (4 Credits) Prepare for Calculus by exploring functions, graphs, equations, transformations, modeling, and conic sections.

Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine)

Launch your healthcare journey!

The FRNYC Healthcare Pathways Program of Diagnostic Medicine allows student to gain a solid foundation in health sciences and diagnostic technologies, setting them up for success in both college and the healthcare workforce.

Core Courses:

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
HPGC 101 – Basic Health Concepts (2 Credits) Explore infectious and chronic diseases, maternal and child health, and how the environment affects health. Field trips may be included.
HS 201 – Health Informatics (3 credits) Explore healthcare data systems, clinical technology, and decision-making tools for careers in healthcare IT. Available face-to-face or hybrid.

Advanced Courses:

HPGC 102 – Public Health (3 Credits) Explore health administration, public health systems, community needs, and global health through real-world learning and field trips.
HS 105 – Medical Terminology (2 Credits) Learn essential medical terminology for effective healthcare communication. Available in-person, hybrid, or online.

Healthcare (Pre-Nursing)

Prepare for College & Careers in Healthcare!

The FRNYC Healthcare Pathways Program of Pre-Nursing allows student to gain a solid foundation in health sciences and diagnostic technologies, setting them up for success in both college and the healthcare workforce.

Core Courses:

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
HPGC 101 – Basic Health Concepts (2 Credits) Explore infectious and chronic diseases, maternal and child health, and how the environment affects health. Field trips may be included.
PSY 102: Introductory Psychology (3 Credits) Explore brain function, behavior, human development, mental health, and social dynamics.

Advanced Courses:

HPGC 102 – Public Health (3 Credits) Explore health administration, public health systems, community needs, and global health through real-world learning and field trips.
HS 105 – Medical Terminology (2 Credits) Learn essential medical terminology for effective healthcare communication. Available in-person, hybrid, or online.

Human & Social Services

Where People, Purpose, and Possibility Connect.

Explore sociology, public health, psychology, and organizational behavior through college-level coursework designed to connect learning with real-world possibilities.

Core Courses:

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
SOC 101- Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits) Explore human behavior, social institutions, power structures, and the forces that drive social change.
HPGC 102 – Public Health (3 Credits) Explore health administration, public health systems, community needs, and global health through real-world learning and field trips.

Advanced Courses:

PSY 102: Introductory Psychology (3 Credits) Explore brain function, behavior, human development, mental health, and social dynamics.
PSY 251: Organizational Behavior (3 Credits) Explore workplace behavior, group dynamics, and organizational psychology through academic and hands-on learning.

Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst)

Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Innovators!

This pathway prepares students for careers in fast-growing, tech-driven industries. With a focus on coding, data, and cybersecurity, this pathway equips students with real-world skills and confidence, supported by industry recognized credentials and high academic standards.

Core Courses:

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
CS 100: Introduction to Computational Thinking (3 Credits) Learn programming fundamentals, algorithms, and object-oriented coding to solve real-world problems.
CS 172: Computer Science I (4 Credits) Explore C++ programming, problem-solving, and computer science applications in fields like science and finance.

Advanced Courses:

MATH 111 – Intro to Statistics & Probability (4 Credits) Apply probability and statistics to real-world problems using distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
BUS 220 – Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (3 Credits) Explore cybersecurity fundamentals, digital protection, real-world security threats, and ethical practices.

Technology (Data Scientist)

Get ready for a future. Innovation begins in the classroom.

This pathway equips students with the skills, credentials, and confidence needed for success in today's tech-driven world. This program blends academic rigor with real-world relevance, preparing students for careers in software development and other dynamic technology fields.

Core Courses

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
CS 100: Introduction to Computational Thinking (3 Credits) Learn programming fundamentals, algorithms, and object-oriented coding to solve real-world problems.
BUS 200: Introduction to Programming Business Analytics (3 Credits) Learn Python and R to analyze data, generate business insights, and build in-demand analytics skills.

Technology (Software Developer)

Tomorrow’s Tech Starts Here.

This pathway offers industry-relevant coursework, college credit opportunities, and hands-on programming experience to prepare students for high-demand tech careers. Graduates will be equipped for entry-level tech roles, further study in computer science or software engineering, and future innovation in the digital age.

Core Courses:

SD 101: Freshmen Seminar (1 Credit) Exploring personal values and growth across intellectual, emotional, social, and career development.
CS 100: Introduction to Computational Thinking (3 Credits) Learn programming fundamentals, algorithms, and object-oriented coding to solve real-world problems.
CS 172: Computer Science I (4 Credits) Explore C++ programming, problem-solving, and computer science applications in fields like science and finance.

Advanced Courses:

MATH 111 – Intro to Statistics & Probability (4 Credits) Apply probability and statistics to real-world problems using distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
CS 291: Computer Science II (4 Credits) Build coding skills with data structures, recursion, and sorting algorithms through hands-on labs.