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| Youth Employment Training & GED (17-21yrs) Provides a comprehensive course of instruction that educates and prepares young adults for the workforce. | 22 weeks 2 cycles per year (September & February) MON - FRI 8:30 am – 4:15 pm | Business English, Business Math, GED & Pre-GED classes (if needed), Keyboarding, Office Procedures, World of Work, Microsoft Office Applications, & Job Placement Services. On-site GED classes are conducted by the NYC Dept. of Education’s Off-Site Educational Services. SUNSET PARK & BUSHWICK LOCATION |
| Opportunity Knocks Young Adult Internship Program 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 | This program provides five weeks of rigorous business skills training to young adults ages 17-24. Upon completion, successful candidates will be placed in an 11-week paid internship at various companies throughout New York City BUSHWICK LOCATION |
| 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, enhancement of computer skills, interviewing skills and job placement assistance All LOCATIONS |
| 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. |
| Adult Basic Education Pre-GED, GED & ESOL 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 | Pre-GED, GED, and Basic Education Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 3:30pm (BWRC) Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 6:00pm – 8:30pm (BUSHWICK) ESOL – (4 levels) Monday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am -11:30am (SUNSET PARK) Monday – Friday 1:00pm - 3:30 pm (BWRC) Monday – Thursday 6:00pm – 8:30pm (BUSHWICK) |
| 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. Computer classes are provided with state of the art computer applications - $150.00. SUNSET PARK LOCATION ONLY |
| 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. |
| Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program 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 | -Medical Administrative Assistant Certification through National Healthcareer Association -Internships in medical offices -Basic bookkeeping -Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint -Job placement assistance is available BUSHWICK LOCATION ONLY |
