Strive's Green Building Maintenance Skills Training Program might be for you. This is a free 9 week program. If your are between the ages of 18-45 years old and physically fit.
For more information on how to apply and when the program begins please contact: Strive/East Harlem Employment Services Inc., 240 East 123rd Street - 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10035 (212-360-1100 ext. 1000).
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Scholarship for High School Seniors
Each year, 10 high school graduating seniors across New York City become part of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program. Participation as a Smart Start student provides a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase throughout the student's four years of college. Applications must be submitted by January 18, 2013.
For application and more information visit: bit.ly/12siCdd.
For application and more information visit: bit.ly/12siCdd.
National Mentoring Month
New Year New Start . . . January is National Mentoring Month so learn how Mentoring Works! To be a Mentor, you don't need special skills, just an ability to listen and to offer friendship, guidance and encouragement to a young person. Visit www.mentoring.org/newyork for more information.
Digital Work NYC
Digital Work NYC is a program hosted in the Computer Resources Centers (CRCs) with New York City Parks & Recreation. CRCs are currently seeking capable young adults interested in computer training and online work opportunities. CRCs are located throughout New York City where highly qualified instructors will engage young adults in their search for employment in the digital workplace. The first session begins January 2013. You must be between the ages of 16-26 to enroll in this free 10 week training course and take free Microsoft or Adobe certification test.
For additional information email digitalworkcrc@parks.nyc.gov or visit their website www.nycgovparks.org/crc or call 212-255-3066.
For additional information email digitalworkcrc@parks.nyc.gov or visit their website www.nycgovparks.org/crc or call 212-255-3066.
Prepping For The GED?
YourGED.Org can help you find a test prep or GED testing center that's best for you. If you need a center that's near you. They have a huge database of over 8,000 centers all over the U.S. just waiting to help you earn your GED Diploma. Best of all, a lot of the centers are completely free.
Year Up! Earn While You Learn
Do you want to earn while you learn? Earn a stipend of up to $260.00 weekly. Learn in-demand technical, financial and professional skills for 5 months. Year up New York is a one year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults ages 18-24 with a combination of hands on skill development. To find out if you qualify and to apply visit www.yearup.org.
Youth Count
On January 28, 2013, from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) will conduct its first-ever Homeless Youth Count. Please visit one of the locations listed (http://bit.ly/WYysp) if you are homeless and 24 years of age, or younger.
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