Adult Employment Services

OBT has a contract with Consortium for Worker Education to administer the Jobs to Build On (JtBO) program. This FREE service provides placement to eligible (unemployed, low income, etc.) individuals 18 and above.

Registration: Ongoing

Locations:
Sunset Park
783 Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY11232
718-369-0303

Bushwick
Monday - Friday
25 Thornton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
718-387-1600

TDD/TTY 1-800-662-1220



Adult Education and Literacy Program
ESOL, GED, Pre-GED, and ABE


This program was launched in 2007 to provide ESOL, GED, and Pre-GED classes to adults in the communities we serve. We offer Pre-GED, GED, ABE, and beginning ESOL classes from our Bushwick site. Classes are free and are open to anyone living in New York City. Proof of citizenship is not required.

Classes have two cycles: Fall (September - January) and Spring (February - June). Anyone interested in these classes is encouraged to sign up now; space is limited.
Bushwick
Pre-GED, GED, and ABE
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

English as a Second Language (ESOL)
Monday – Thursday 6:00 – 8:30pm
Locations:
OBT Bushwick/Bed-Stuy
25 Thornton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
718-387-1600

TDD/TTY 1-800-662-1220


Learn in the Evening Program (LITE)

Is a low-cost evening program that offers Pre-GED, GED, and Computers (Microsoft Word or Excel) that is open to the general public, 18+. Availability: Tuesday & Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., three eight-week training cycles annually. The population consists of older teen and adult high school dropouts and newly arrived immigrants who wish to improve their earning power through literacy and technical training.
Availability:
Tuesday & Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.,
Three eight-week training cycles annually.

Fees:
Registration: $20
GED: $125

Call for registration:
OBT Sunset Park
783 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232
718-369-0303


Contact Information:

OBT Sunset Park:
718-369-0303

OBT Bushwick:
718-387-1600

Bushwick Workforce Resource Center
718-381-3222

TDD/TTY 1-800-662-1220

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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