NTID Center for Workforce Development

Welcome to the NTID Center for Workforce Development

Empowering deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and professionals who support them through innovative career training and professional development.

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The NTID Center for Workforce Development is a pioneering unit within the NTID Learning Consortium, dedicated to advancing workforce training opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing learners. We offer a wide range of non-credit programs, including certificates, boot camps, and workshops, tailored to meet the evolving demands of today’s job market. Through strategic collaborations with industry leaders and academic departments, NCWD is committed to fostering lifelong learning and career success.

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Explore Our Programs

Discover the range of our current programs, crafted to address in-demand skills and career readiness for deaf and hard-of-hearing learners and professionals who support them. Our offerings include:


Industry-specific Programs

10-week in-person Battery Technician Bootcamp in ASL

  • Camp meets every Monday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from May 19 – July 21, 2025.
  • Earn the NENY Battery Technician Certificate and OSHA 10 card.
  • Receive $1000 stipend after completing the program.  
  • Apply by May 2nd.

Apply now!

Research and Statistics

Learn about the latest research and data on employment trends, challenges, and opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the workforce. NCWD is dedicated to using evidence-based practices to inform our training programs and advocate for greater workforce inclusion.

Supporting Deaf People: Closing the Employment Gap

Deaf people in the United States are less likely to be employed than hearing people, and employment rates vary widely by race, ethnicity, and disability. This is according to new data from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC).

Career Guidance

NTID’s Co-op and Career Center

NCCC provides job readiness and transitioning skills for participants and accessibility training for hiring managers.
Learn more

News

Learn about recent NTID Center for Workforce Development and NTID Learning Consortium initiatives and achievements—from boot camps and professional development programs to testimonials from those who’ve reached their goals. 

Congratulations to the following NTID students, alumni, faculty, and staff who have obtained CompTIA certifications!

More than 50 individuals have earned CompTIA certifications through NTID’s CompTIA certification program.

  • Abolhassani, Fareed
  • Alvarez, Joshua (3)
  • Antle, Joseph
  • Ball, Taylor
  • Barrington, Andrew (2)
  • Berrios, Michael
  • Billowus, Matt
  • Bland, Greg
  • Blevins, David
  • Brown, Samuel
  • Callahan, Bryce
  • Chacon, Oscar
  • Chan, Alvin
  • Coleman, Charles (2)
  • Conti, Bryant
  • Cornwell, Brian
  • Dalpra, Joseph
  • Danani, Karan
  • Deopersaud, Elvin
  • Exum, Brian
  • Faini, Denis
  • Folsom, Connor
  • Fontaine, Jacob
  • Gonzalez, John
  • Gugger, Eric
  • Jacobsen, Trent
  • Johnson, Denard
  • Jordan, Isaiah
  • Jones, Luca
  • Liu, Ping
  • Mills, Craig (2)
  • Nelson, Mathew
  • Nunez, Jose
  • Palamides, Alex
  • Palmer-Smith, Eric
  • Patil, Swapnil
  • Peralta Silva, Arturo (2)
  • Possner, Scott
  • Redekas, Mark (2)
  • Ruderman, Lisa
  • Sadowski, Kenneth
  • Saavedra, Daniel
  • Sanford, Kaitlin
  • Vicario, Joseph
  • Weber, Bradley
  • Weber, Mary Rose
  • Widurski, Pauline
  • Zimmerman, Steven

Partner with Us to Empower Your Workforce

At the NTID Center for Workforce Development, we collaborate with employers to create a more inclusive and skilled workforce. Whether you’re looking to upskill your deaf and hard-of-hearing employees or hire qualified, well-trained deaf and hard-of-hearing professionals, our programs can be customized to meet your needs. We offer tailored training solutions and access to a talented pool of job-ready individuals with the expertise to excel in your industry.

Interested in partnering with us or learning more? Let’s discuss how we can support your workforce development goals.

Partner with us

Would you like to offer a non-credit workshop, certificate program, or bootcamp?

Submit a Non-credit Program Proposal
 (RIT faculty/staff login required)

Contact Us

For more information, contact us at NCWD@rit.edu or complete the form.

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