Training and Education | Brooklyn Community Board 14

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Employment Works for Justice-Involved Jobseekers

Provided by:

Workforce 1

Type:

Jobs and Internships • Training and Education

Resource for:

Adults 18+ • Justice-involved individuals

Keywords:

Career Counseling • Job Readiness • Job Search • Job Training

Brooklyn Workforce1 Employment Works supports individuals who have engaged with the criminal justice system by providing tailored services at both our Bronx and Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Centers. Services include job/interview coaching, career exploration, résumé review, referrals for professional attire and benefits, direct referrals to job interviews, resources to seal conviction records, post-placement follow-up to promote retention and growth, career advisement, preparation workshops, and more. These services help candidates succeed beyond barriers to work that are common for individuals with a criminal justice history.

More info at:

Website:

Address: 9 Bond St, 5th Floor, Brooklyn NY 11201

Posted on: 07/22/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Free GED Classes for Adults

Provided by:

COJO Flatbush

Type:

Training and Education

Keywords:

Adult Education • Career Counseling • College Prep • Education • GED / High School • Job Readiness

Adults 18 and older can earn their high school diploma through free GED classes at COJO Flatbush. The program offers flexible scheduling with morning, evening, and Sunday classes; small class sizes; and supportive instructors. A Regents credit transfer option is available for those who qualify. All learning materials, including books and practice tests, are provided at no cost. Participants will also receive guidance on workforce and college readiness, job preparation, and college applications. Whether you're aiming for a better job or fulfilling a personal goal, this program helps adult learners succeed in a welcoming environment. A pre-assessment is required prior to enrollment.

More info at:

Website:

Email: adulteducation@Jewishcouncil.org

Phone: 718-377-2900 ext: 350

Posted on: 07/09/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Brooklyn Youth Advisory Council – 2025–2026 School Year

Provided by:

Brooklyn Borough President's Office

Type:

Training and Education • Volunteer and Community Service

Resource for:

High School Students • Teenagers

Keywords:

Civics and Citizenship • Leadership • Public Service • Youth

High school students passionate about Brooklyn can apply to join the Brooklyn Borough President’s Youth Advisory Council. Selected participants will meet twice a month, virtually and/or in person, with peers, city leaders, and staff to discuss youth issues, propose policy and program recommendations, and lead a service-learning project. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in NYC public high schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must provide one adult reference.

Deadline: July 3, 2025

More info at:

Website:

bit.ly/YAC25-26

Posted on: 06/23/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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HERricane NYC Program for Young Women in Emergency Management

Provided by:

NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM)

Type:

Training and Education • Volunteer and Community Service

Resource for:

Young Adults • Youth

Keywords:

Career Counseling • Civics and Citizenship • Emergency Preparedness • Leadership • Mentoring

NYC OEM invites high school students to apply this free summer program for women and non-binary youth ages 16–22 who are interested in emergency management and leadership. Held July 14–18, 2025, at NYCEM’s Brooklyn headquarters, the program features workshops, simulations, field trips, and mentorship. Selected participants may also join monthly “aftermath” sessions after the main program. HERricane NYC is inclusive of cisgender and transgender women and non-binary people. There is no cost to participate. Applicants must submit the required forms by June 20 and will be notified within two weeks of the deadline. Download the application for full details.

Deadline: All entries must be submitted to HERricane@oem.nyc.gov with the subject line "HERricane

More info at:

Website:

www.nyc.gov/site/em/about/herricane-nyc-program.page

Email: HERricane@oem.nyc.gov

Posted on: 06/16/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Congressional App Challenge

Provided by:

U.S. Congressional District 9

Type:

Other • Training and Education

Resource for:

Youth

Keywords:

Competition • Education • Tech & STEM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke invites middle and high school students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge. Students can work individually or in teams of up to four to create an original app using any coding language and for any platform (mobile, web, or other). Winners will be invited to present their work at the #HouseofCode celebration at the U.S. Capitol.

Deadline: Submissions due October 30, 2025

More info at:

Website:

congressionalappchallenge.us

Posted on: 06/04/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Virtual Office Hours: Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy

Provided by:

Literacy Academy Collective

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

Infants/Children

Keywords:

Education • Learning Disabilities • Literacy • Schools

Is your child a struggling reader? Join LAC virtual office hours to meet the founders and new principal of Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy. The school’s mission is to break the cycle of illiteracy for students with dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, and others who face reading challenges. Learn how their literacy-focused public school will support students in becoming stronger readers.

More info at:

Website:

bit.ly/CBLAOfficeHour

Email: cblitacad@gmail.com

Phone: 347-394-5168 (text/voicemail)

Additional Link:

www.literacyacademycollective.org

Download:

More info

Posted on: 05/02/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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NYC Parks Workforce Development: Earn and Learn

Provided by:

Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)

Type:

Jobs and Internships • Training and Education

Resource for:

Jobseekers

Keywords:

Job Training • Outdoors

This program helps jobseekers build skills while working to keep New York City’s parks and playgrounds clean and green. Through the Parks Opportunity Program, participants take on a six-month maintenance role with NYC Parks, earning $18.54 per hour. The program also offers paid career coaching, resume development, and the chance to earn valuable credentials such as a high school equivalency diploma, driver’s license, CDL, security certifications, and horticulture training. A $101.25 background check fee applies to candidates not currently employed by the City. NYC Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

More info at:

Website:

Apply at bit.ly/ParksOpportunityProgram

Email: workforce.development@parks.nyc.gov

Posted on: 04/25/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Octavia Summer Institute

Provided by:

Octavia Project

Type:

Summer Programs • Training and Education • Youth Services

Resource for:

Teenagers

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • Education • English and Creative Writing • Gender Equity • Outdoors • Summer Programs • Tech & STEM

A free summer program for young women and trans and nonbinary youth ages 14–19. The Institute offers hands-on workshops in artmaking, creative writing, computer programming, scientific exploration, and more. Participants also go on field trips and receive daily lunch, snacks, and a MetroCard.

Deadline: Priority deadline: March 15, 2025. Rolling deadline: May 15, 2025

More info at:

Website:

octaviaproject.org/join

Address: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Posted on: 04/25/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Free Family and Youth Peer Support

Provided by:

Christopher Rose Community Empowerment Campaign

Type:

Counseling • Food Assistance • Health Services • Legal Resources and Immigration • Training and Education

Resource for:

Adults 18-24 • Infants/Children • Teenagers • Young Adults

Keywords:

Mental Health • Substance Dependence

The Family Youth and Peer Support (FYPS) Program is a free resource for Brooklyn youth and families facing social, emotional, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Operated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, FYPS offers peer-led support to youth ages 8–24 and their caregivers, with no insurance required. Services focus on empowerment, connection to care, and overcoming barriers. Youth involved with mental health services, ACS, housing or immigration systems, juvenile justice, DOE, or OPWDD may qualify. Those facing physical, economic, or social challenges are also encouraged to connect.

More info at:

Website:

crcec.org

Email: Fpa.advocate@crcec.org

Phone: (347) 234-5491

Address: 1404 Brooklyn Avenue and 772 Vermont Street

Posted on: 04/18/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

FREE SITE SAFETY TRAINING SST 10 HR & SST 40 HR A NEW YORK CITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION FIELD ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS 18 years or older NYC resident w/NY State ID or proof of residency. Must have a laptop and/or desktop computer with working camera to attend the sessions. Must attend all days to complete the course CONSTRUCTION FIELD As of March 1st 2021, NYC Local Law 196 states all workers on major construction sites must be able to show proof they have satisfied their Site Safety Training requirement to be able to work Are you equipped to start work with the right qualifications ? If you are employed in the construction field or looking for entry level employment within the construction field, take advantage of this opportunity FREE OF CHARGE

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Free Site Safety Training – Get Certified for Construction Work

Provided by:

Workforce 1

Type:

Jobs and Internships • Training and Education

Resource for:

Adults • Jobseekers • Unemployed

Keywords:

Job Training

Prepare for a career in construction with free Site Safety Training (SST). NYC Local Law 196 requires all workers on major construction sites to complete SST training. This program offers both the 10-hour and 40-hour SST courses at no cost. Eligible participants must be 18 or older, NYC residents with proof of residency, and have access to a laptop or desktop with a working camera for virtual sessions. Attendance for all sessions is required to complete the course. Whether you're already in construction or seeking entry-level employment, this training provides you with the necessary qualifications to work safely and legally.

More info at:

Email: carlos.santiago@rws-nyc.com

Phone: 718-960-7098

Posted on: 03/05/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.