In partnership with CUNY's School of Professional Studies, the Murphy Institute collaborates with unions and employers to meet the educational needs of workers as well as the workforce development needs of the city and its industries. These programs help workers master new technology or knowledge that hasn't made it into other colleges' programs. They offer workers the opportunity to take college courses on a degree or non-degree basis.
Local 1180 Communications Workers of America
The Urban Leadership Program is a partnership between The Murphy Institute and the Communication Workers of America, Local 1180. The Urban Leadership program provides 1180 members the opportunity to earn higher education credentials, a Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies and a Master's in Urban Affairs. The courses in this program are designed to: 
1. public sector workers with an opportunity to earn a higher degree
2. deepen their understanding of government and urban problems
3. develop a better educated citizenry and union membership
4. generate new ideas for social change.
CWA 1180 offers members enrolled in the Urban Studies/Urban Affairs program the chance to earn 24 credits toward the undergraduate degree and 30 credits toward the graduate degree. Program offered at the mid-Manhattan and Queens College campuses.
United Federation of Teachers(UFT)
The Para to Teacher Program
The Para to Teacher Program at CSI is offered in collaboration with the UFT and the New York City Department of Education. Modeled after our successful program at Queens College, this program provides paraprofessionals working in the New York City public schools with a host of academic support services and up to 6 credits per semester on a tuition-free basis. Services include access to free college prepration courses, tutoring, academic counseling, test preparation for teacher certification and other licensing requirements. Program offered only at the College of Staten Island.
Local 94 of the International Union of Operating Engineers
The Environmental Control Technology Programs
The Murphy Institute offers in collaboration with Local 94 specialized tehnical education in combination with liberal arts study for workers in highly technical occupations and rapidly changing industries where advancement requires new skills and knowledge. The associate's program in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is a new program for members of Local 94 who have completed the union's apprenticeship program with 15 college credits toward the degree. This puts those who qualify a full quarter of the way to earning their degree.
Those who want to advance further, can apply their credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management--providing them with both the latest training as well as the credentials they need for occupational advancement. New programs for other unions in the building trades and building services industry are currently under development. Programs offered at New York City College of Technnology (City Tech).
SEIU Local 32BJ
Environmental Technology and Green Building
The Murphy Institute works with the Thomas Shortman Training Fund of SEIU Local 32BJ to link members to CUNY programs related to their work and interests. A counselor from the Institute meets regularly with members at the Fund during designated hours. Through the Institute, Local 32BJ members have enrolled in courses at New York City Collge of Technology's Department of Environmental Technology and at the City College's Center for Worker Education. Members also participated in the Green Building Stewards course held at the Institute and funded by a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency. Programs offered at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), City College's Center for Worker Education and the Institute's mid-Manhattan site.
Transit Workers Union Local 100, New York City Training and Upgrading Fund
Transit Certificate Program
The continued modernization of public transit systems has important implications for urban communities and for the workforce that supports the transit industry. In partnership with CUNY's School of Professional Studies (SPS), and at the request of the Transport Workers Union Local 100/New York City Transit Authority Training and Upgrading Fund, the Murphy Institute offers two of three required courses that are part of the Transit Certificate Program: The Development of Mass Transit in New York City: The Industry and its Workers (3 credits) and Worker Health and Safety are designed to provide transit workers with an enhanced understanding of their working environment and to prepare them for promotional opportunities within the industry. Program offered in mid-Manhattan and at the TWU Local 100 Training and Upgrading Fund.
Please note that the third course Job Duties of the Train Operator will be offered at the Fund during the spring 2008 semester. For more information call 646.505.4500.