Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow


Digital Career Path Job Training Program (Now Registering) Participants will discover the building blocks of nearly all digital media content by learning to create and edit with Adobe Creative Suite which includes Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash, edit and manage video and audio files, basic HTML coding and elements of graphic design.	10 weeks Monday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	• Microsoft Office Specialist Training Certification • Create and edit with the Adobe Creative Suite • Job Readiness Training • Job placement assistance • 40 hour paid internship in Digital Work Assignments
Youth Employment Training & GED (17-21yrs) (Now Registering) Provides a comprehensive course of instruction that educates and prepares young adults for the workforce.	20 weeks 2 cycles per year (September & February) MON - FRI 8:30 am – 3:30 pm	• 20-week clerical skills training, Keyboarding and Business English & Math also included • Lunch & transportation stipend • Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist & National Retail Federation Customer Service • GED preparation, if needed
Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program (Now Registering) The Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program (MAA) is a free based program that can provide you with the training and experience you will need to have a successful career as a medical administrative assistant.	10 Weeks 3 Cycles a year Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm	• 10-week CMAA training, medical terminology and office procedures • Internship in a medical office • Lunch stipend & metro card provided • Certification: CMAA National Healthcareer Association
Certified Electronic Health Records Training (Now Registering) 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.		• 15-week training to work with electronic health records, medical terminology, billing/coding, health insurance processing • Certifications: CEHRS & CMAA National Healthcareer Association • Job placement assistance
Opportunity Knocks Provides paid internships to young adults who are not currently working or in-school. Priority given to residents of CD 1 & 4 (Williamsburg/Greenpoint/Bushwick)	16 weeks 3 cycles per year MON-FRI 9:00am-5:00pm	• 5-week business-skills training • 11-week paid internship • Professional Development Opportunities, like Speed Networking • Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist & National Retail Federation Customer Service
Job Skills for English Language Learners (Now Registering) English language learners will be provided with advanced English courses as well as job training skills that will help them merge into the workforce.	12 weeks 3 cycles per year Monday - Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	• 12-week training in advanced business English, job readiness, customer service, & computer skills • Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist and National Retail Federation Customer Service • Job placement assistance
Adult Basic Education (Now Registering) Provides Pre-GED, GED, ESOL & Adult Educational instruction to individuals 19 years of age and older.	20 weeks 2 cycles yearly Day and Evening Classes available Evening Classes starting at 6:00 pm	• Basic Education (BE), Pre-GED & GED preparation • ESOL & ESOL job readiness instruction
Adult Employment Services Provides core services for individuals who need assistance in re-entering the job market or who wish to change careers	Intake Hours MON - FRI 9:00 am – 5:00pm	• Resume assistance • Job placement assistance All LOCATIONS
Learn in the Evening (LITE) Provides instruction GED, Pre-GED preparation and in advanced computer applications in a condensed schedule to accommodate full-time workers.	8 weeks 3 cycles yearly TUE & WED 6:00pm – 8:00pm	Each class requires a $20 registration fee. GED class includes book and test appointment - $125.00. SUNSET PARK LOCATION ONLY
Bushwick Workforce Resource Center (BWRC) The BWRC serves as an extension to our Bushwick site. The BWRC serves the community by offering greater access to social services, education, job training, and employment services for young adults and adults in and around the Bushwick/Ridgewood community.	Office Hours MON- FRI 9:00am – 5:00pm	Visitors of the BWRC will receive assessments to determine employment, educational and social needs. Appropriate referrals will be made to community based partnership organizations for services regarding: Adult Job Placement, Education and Skills Training Programs, Gov’t Benefits and Health Care.
Stay at Work Program (SAW) Provides job retention support for the newly employed OBT graduate	OBT Sunset Park: First Thursday of every month Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm OBT Bushwick Third Wednesday of every month Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	SAW was designed to promote job retention by providing OBT graduates with a forum of peers to discuss and/or ease the transition to the workforce through group and individual counseling.

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