Workforce1 Security Guard & Fireguard Training in NYC
Tribune Security Training Inc. is an ETPL-approved training provider participating in the Workforce1 Individual Training Grant (ITG) pathway for eligible New York City participants seeking security guard and fire prevention training.
Approved participants may receive Workforce1 funding for training that includes New York State security guard courses, fire prevention training, and preparation for applicable FDNY Fireguard Certificate of Fitness exams.
Workforce1 determines participant eligibility, funding approval, and referral authorization. Tribune assists approved participants with training enrollment and course completion.
How Workforce1 ITG Security Guard Training Works in New York City
New York City residents interested in starting or advancing a security career may be able to receive training support through the Workforce1 Individual Training Grant (ITG) program. Tribune Security Training Inc. is an ETPL-approved training provider offering a Workforce1-aligned security guard and fire prevention training program designed to help eligible participants complete required training and improve job readiness.
Workforce1-Funded Training
Eligible participants may qualify for Workforce1 funding that can cover approved occupational training through the Individual Training Grant program.
NYC Security Guard Training
Complete the New York State 8-Hour Pre-Assignment and 16-Hour On-the-Job security guard training included in Tribune's Workforce1 program.
Fireguard Exam Preparation
The program includes additional fire prevention education and preparation for applicable FDNY Fireguard Certificate of Fitness examinations.
Workforce1 Enrollment Support
After Workforce1 approves and refers a participant, Tribune helps the student confirm training options, class availability, and enrollment steps.
What Is the Workforce1 ITG Program?
The Workforce1 Individual Training Grant, commonly called an ITG, is a workforce training pathway that may provide eligible participants with funding for approved occupational training.
Applicants generally begin by connecting with a Workforce1 Career Center in New York City. A Workforce1 counselor reviews the participant's employment goals, eligibility, training needs, and proposed training program.
Training selected through the ITG process must meet Workforce1 requirements and generally be provided through an eligible training provider. Tribune Security Training Inc. is listed on the New York State Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Workforce1—not Tribune—determines whether an applicant qualifies for ITG funding and whether a referral or training authorization will be issued.
How to Get Workforce1 Funding for Security Guard Training
The exact Workforce1 approval process can vary by participant, but the typical path begins with a Workforce1 Career Center and ends with enrollment in an approved training program after authorization.
Contact a Workforce1 Career Center
Contact or visit a Workforce1 Career Center in New York City and tell a counselor that you are interested in security guard training and occupational training assistance.
Complete the Workforce1 Eligibility Review
Workforce1 reviews your employment goals, eligibility, current skills, training needs, and whether occupational training through an Individual Training Grant may be appropriate.
Select an ETPL-Approved Training Program
Eligible participants may select approved occupational training. Tribune Security Training Inc. is an ETPL-listed provider offering security guard and fire prevention training for Workforce1 participants.
Receive Workforce1 Approval or Referral
Workforce1 determines funding eligibility and issues the applicable training referral, authorization, or approval. Applicants should remain in contact with their counselor.
Contact Tribune for Enrollment
After receiving Workforce1 authorization, contact Tribune Security Training Inc. to confirm class availability, training format, required documents, and your enrollment schedule.
Complete Security Guard & Fire Prevention Training
Attend and successfully complete the required program components. Students receive applicable security training documentation and preparation for the next stage of their security career.
Security Guard Training Plus Fire Prevention & Fireguard Preparation
Tribune's Workforce1-aligned program combines New York State security guard training with additional fire prevention instruction and Fireguard exam preparation to help participants build broader job readiness for security work throughout New York City.
The program includes the required 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course and 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course, along with additional 8-Hour Fire Prevention training and preparation for applicable FDNY F-01 through F-04 Fireguard Certificate of Fitness exams.
This combination is designed for participants pursuing jobs in residential buildings, commercial properties, facilities, shelters, and other workplaces where employers may value both security awareness and fire safety preparedness.
8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training
Entry-level New York State security guard training required before beginning work as a security guard.
16-Hour On-the-Job Training
Required security guard training covering practical duties, responsibilities, procedures, and workplace readiness.
8-Hour Fire Prevention Training
Additional fire prevention education designed to strengthen awareness of fire safety responsibilities commonly encountered in NYC facilities.
Fireguard F-01 to F-04 Preparation
Training and practice designed to prepare participants for applicable FDNY Certificate of Fitness Fireguard examinations.
What Students Receive
- DCJS 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training certificate after successful completion
- DCJS 16-Hour On-the-Job Training certificate after successful completion
- Fire Prevention training completion card
- Preparation for applicable FDNY Fireguard Certificate of Fitness examinations
- Workforce-focused security and fire safety preparation
Online & In-Person Security Training
- Security guard courses may be completed online or in person
- Fire prevention and Fireguard preparation are delivered online
- Fire prevention training includes lecture-based instruction
- Practice exams support Fireguard exam preparation
- Flexible scheduling helps approved Workforce1 participants begin training efficiently
Important Information About FDNY Fireguard Certification
Tribune Security Training Inc. provides fire prevention education and preparation for applicable FDNY Fireguard Certificate of Fitness examinations. Fireguard Certificates of Fitness are issued by the New York City Fire Department. Tribune does not issue FDNY Fireguard certification directly.
What to Have Ready After Your Workforce1 Referral
Having identification and enrollment documents available can make the transition from Workforce1 approval to Tribune enrollment easier.
Helpful Enrollment Documents
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Workforce1 referral or authorization documentation, when provided
- Standard registration and enrollment information
- Social Security Card when required for applicable processing
- New York State DMV-issued identification when required
Why Choose Tribune for Workforce1 Security Guard Training?
Tribune's Workforce1 program is structured around more than simply completing the minimum security guard courses. Participants receive a broader training package intended to improve readiness for New York City security employment.
Security License Training Pathway
Complete core New York State security guard training requirements as part of an organized workforce training program.
Added Fire Safety Preparation
Build additional fire prevention knowledge and prepare for applicable FDNY Fireguard exams commonly relevant to NYC security positions.
Greater Job Readiness
Combined security and fire safety preparation may help participants pursue a wider range of security employment opportunities.
A Clear Referral Resource for Workforce1 Staff
Workforce1 counselors, case managers, and referral partners may use this page to help participants understand Tribune's training program, the ITG referral process, available training formats, and what students should do after authorization.
- Clearly explains the Workforce1 ITG enrollment process
- Identifies Tribune as an ETPL-approved training provider
- Describes included security and fire prevention training
- Clarifies online and in-person training availability
- Clearly states that Workforce1 determines funding eligibility
- Provides a direct enrollment path for approved referrals
Find a Workforce1 Career Center Near You
Applicants interested in Workforce1-funded security guard training generally begin by contacting a Workforce1 Career Center. Use the borough sections below to locate a center and begin the ITG eligibility process.
- Bronx Workforce1 Career Center — 400 East Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
- Hunts Point Workforce1 Career Center — 1029 East 163rd Street, 3rd Floor, Bronx, NY 10459
- West Farms Workforce1 Career Center — 901 East Tremont Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10460
- Bronx Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center — 14 Bruckner Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Bronx, NY 10454
- Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center — 9 Bond Street, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Coney Island Workforce1 Career Center — Operating virtually, Brooklyn, NY 11224
- East New York Workforce1 Career Center — 2617 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- Brooklyn Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center — Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th Street, Building B Lobby, Brooklyn, NY 11220
- Upper Manhattan Workforce1 Career Center — 215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10027
- Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center — 516 West 181st Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10033
- Healthcare Workforce1 Career Center — 14 Wall Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10005
- Queens Workforce1 Career Center — 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Far Rockaway Workforce1 Career Center — 57-17 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Arverne, NY 11692
- Flushing Workforce1 Career Center — 41-17 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
- Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center — 168-46 91 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Long Island City Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center — 47-10 Austell Place, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center — 120 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Staten Island Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center — 120 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
Workforce1 Security Guard Training NYC: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Workforce1 ITG funding, funded security guard training, ETPL providers, security license courses, Fireguard preparation, and the Workforce1 referral process.
Is Workforce1 security guard training free?
Workforce1 may fund approved occupational training for eligible participants through programs such as the Individual Training Grant. Whether training is fully funded depends on Workforce1 eligibility and authorization.
How do I apply for funded security guard training through Workforce1 in NYC?
Start by contacting a Workforce1 Career Center. A counselor will review your employment goals, eligibility, and training needs. If occupational training is approved, you may be referred to an eligible training provider such as Tribune Security Training Inc.
Is Tribune Security Training Inc. an ETPL-approved provider?
Yes. Tribune Security Training Inc. is listed on the New York State Eligible Training Provider List and offers training that may be selected by eligible Workforce1 participants.
What security guard courses are included in Tribune's Workforce1 program?
The program includes the New York State 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course, the 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course, additional 8-Hour Fire Prevention training, and preparation for applicable FDNY Fireguard F-01 through F-04 Certificate of Fitness exams.
Can Workforce1 pay for my New York security guard training?
Eligible participants may receive Workforce1 funding for approved training. Workforce1 determines whether a participant qualifies and which training costs are authorized.
Can I take Workforce1 security guard training online?
Tribune offers security guard training in online and in-person formats. Fire prevention and Fireguard preparation are delivered online as part of the Workforce1-aligned training program.
Does Tribune issue an FDNY Fireguard Certificate of Fitness?
No. Tribune provides fire prevention education and preparation for applicable FDNY Fireguard examinations. Fireguard Certificates of Fitness are issued by the New York City Fire Department.
What happens after Workforce1 approves my training?
After receiving an approved referral or authorization, contact Tribune Security Training Inc. to confirm enrollment, available class dates, training format, and required registration documents.
How long does Workforce1 ITG approval take?
Processing times can vary based on the participant, Career Center, documentation, eligibility review, and Workforce1 approval process. Applicants should remain in contact with their assigned Workforce1 counselor.
Where can I find a Workforce1 Career Center in NYC?
Workforce1 Career Centers operate throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Use the Career Center section above or the official Workforce1 map to locate an appropriate center.
Start With Workforce1, Then Enroll With Tribune
If you are interested in Workforce1-funded security guard training in NYC, begin by speaking with a Workforce1 counselor. Once you receive an approved referral or authorization, contact Tribune Security Training Inc. and our enrollment team will help you move forward with your training.