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Sanchez asks about course languages and whether training is free

New York City Council · Oct 21, 2026 · starts 1:56:28 · 52 sec

Sanchez asks whether SST courses are available in multiple languages and whether they are generally free; Tigani says many providers offer multiple languages and DOB seeks more, and that while some courses are paid, SBS has long provided free programs often in partnership with worker rights and immigrant-serving organizations.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

And the classes are available in multiple languages?

Ahmed Tigani

There are many providers who provide multiple languages, and we're always looking for more course providers to meet other edges of the space.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Got it.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

And are the courses generally free, or this is just a case for the red code?

Ahmed Tigani

They're both.

Ahmed Tigani

So we have courses that are paid for courses, and then SBS, since the beginning,

Ahmed Tigani

196 has worked to provide free programs.

Ahmed Tigani

And I think a lot of them are also there through collaboration with worker rights organizations and organizations that work with immigrant communities that are mission driven, who understand that the price point can be hard.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Excellent.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Thank you.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Thank you, Commissioner.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Safety logs.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

I've been waiting all hearing to ask you about these.

Ahmed Tigani

Everyone has.

Ahmed Tigani

This is why we're all here.

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Very, very exciting.