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

Program 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

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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

Program Location:
OBT Bushwick/Williamsburg
25 Thornton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
718-387-1600

TDD/TTY 1-800-662-1220

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Learn in the Evening Program (LITE)

Is a low-cost evening program that offers GED preparation 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: $140

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

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Bushwick Workforce Resource Center

The mission of the Bushwick Workforce Resource Center is to facilitate greater access to education, job training, and employment services for the people of Bushwick, and to develop community partnerships that can provide additional support to local residents. The BWRC serves as an extension to our Thornton Street site.

The BWRC serves over 1,500 local residents per year.

Partnerships: HealthPlus; Jewish Community Council of Coney Island; Catholic Migration Office; The Maura Clarke – Ita Ford Center, and others.

All Classes are Free of Charge!

Courses Include:
Certified Electronic Health Records Training
Computer & Clerical Skills Training
GED & Pre-GED for Adults
ESOL

Employer Recognized Certifications:
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
National Retail Federation (NRF)
National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC)
Computerized Medical Billing & Coding
Electronic Medical Records Specialist

Referrals are also made to local agencies for government benefits, health insurance, immigration assistance, vocational services and many many more.

Program Location:
280 Wyckoff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Tel: 718-381-3222
Fax: 718-381-3220

Roman Woodson - Site Director
Elizabeth Tavares - Program Associate

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The Certified Electronic Health Records Training classes can help you receive the skills needed to enter the exciting healthcare field. This training is open to the ages of 19 years and older. You can look forward to receiving training such as Medical Billing & Coding, Advanced Electronic Health Records, Working with EHR Systems, and much more.

Here is a sampling of some of the courses included in this program:

• Intro to Medical Terminology and Healthcare Information Technology
• Business process & workflow in the healthcare environment
• Medical Billing & Coding/ Health Insurance Practices
• Healthcare Compliance and Medicaid and Medicare Systems
• Advanced Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Working with EHR Systems (hands-on workshops)
• CEHRS Certification Preparation
• Ends with Nationally recognized Certification

Program Requirements:
• GED or HS Diploma
• Age 19 and older
• NYS Resident
• Can work in U.S.
(Food Stamp Recipients Welcome)

Program Location:
25 Thornton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: 718-387-1600
Fax: 718-387-5005

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Office for New Americans

At this center we will be able to provide you with the information and services such as:

• Assistance with the new Deferred Action Process for Eligible Youth and Associated
Work Authorization Assistance
• English-for-Speakers-of-Other-Languages Computer Classes
• Immigration Law Consultations and Provider Trainings
• Naturalization Assistance
• Entrepreneurship Training and Support
• Access to Additional Opportunities*

All of the services above are completely free!
Please bring in proof of income and a picture ID.

Download our Flyer

For more information please call us at 718-381-32222

Bushwick Workforce Resource Center
280 Wyckoff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237

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