Training and Education

2025-Supported Experimental Lab

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Winter Supported Experimental Filmmaking Lab - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Neurodivergent Individuals  •  Teenagers
Keywords:
Afterschool Program  •  Arts and Culture
The Reel Works Winter Supported Lab is a FREE weeklong filmmaking intensive that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Eligibility: Neurodivergent, Ages 15-21. Workshop Dates & Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 18 - 21, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
Deadline: January 26, 2025, 11:59 PM

More info at:

Website:
Apply at bit.ly/4gMattD
 
Email: mariam@reelworks.com  
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2025-Sound Lab

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Sound Lab: Podcasting - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Teenagers
Keywords:
Afterschool Program  •  Arts and Culture
Dive into the art of journalistic storytelling through sound in Sound Lab: Podcasting! Over twelve weeks, students will explore audio recording software, craft immersive soundscapes, create foley effects, and bring narratives to life using only sound. Perfect for aspiring podcasters and audio enthusiasts! Eligibility: High school students ages 13-19, intermediate knowledge of Spanish and some knowledge of English is required. Workshop Dates & Location: Wednesdays, February 12 - May 29, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
Deadline: January 19, 2025 11:59PM

More info at:

Website:
Apply at bit.ly/4fuKdmo
 
Email: mariam@reelworks.com  
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2025-wespeaknyc_one_pager

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Free English Classes for Immigrant New Yorkers!

Provided by:
Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
English Language (ESOL)
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs offers free beginner and intermediate English classes at over 60 centers across the five boroughs. Classes are open to all immigrant New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status or existing English ability. Participants receive practice materials, learn about immigrant rights and resources, and enjoy a welcoming community where they can safely practice English. Through award-winning We Speak NYC episodes, learners also explore city services, civic engagement, and much more.

More info at:

Website:
nyc.gov/wespeaknyc
 
Email: wespeaknyc@cityhall.nyc.gov  
Download:
Flyer
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Homework help flyer

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Free Homework Help at Midwood Library

Provided by:
Brooklyn Public Library
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Infants/Children
Keywords:
Schools
Kids in grades K–8 can receive free homework assistance from trained volunteers at the Midwood Library. Help is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30–6:00 PM. No registration is required—just drop by with your homework questions

More info at:

Website:
bklynlibrary.org/locations/midwood
 
Phone: 718-252-0967  
Address: 975 East 16th Street, Brooklyn 11230  
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Teaching the Brain: Healthcare Career Mentorships for High School Students

Provided by:
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
College Students  •  High School Students
Keywords:
Career Counseling  •  Mentoring
This is is a four-month mentorship program that connects high school students with mentors in undergraduate, graduate, or medical programs. It offers teens firsthand insights into careers in healthcare, neuroscience, and research through weekly meetings. Mentors provide guidance and support, helping to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Register to participate as a teen mentee or a volunteer mentor! Mentor registration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1n9tm--2x_Ds7W13zxilv-rpS6sVb6OTnnBm0Ak-5dY2FVg/viewform Mentee registration link is below.
Deadline: End of September 2024

More info at:

Website:
Mentee Registration
 
Email: teachingthebrain@gmail.com  
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Rat Academy - Rat Prevention Training

Provided by:
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults  •  Business Owners  •  Homeowners  •  Landlords  •  Tenants
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Rat Prevention
The Department of Health offers free in-person and virtual trainings to all residents who want to learn about safe and effective methods for rat prevention in the home and community. These free two-hour training is available to everyone, but it may be especially helpful for: superintendents and building staff, property owners and managers, neighborhood associations, community gardeners, business owners and staff. DOHMH also offers more intensive three-day courses for pest control professionals.

More info at:

Website:
www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/rats-control-training.page
 
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Assistance for Students with IEPs

Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Individuals with disabilities  •  Youth
Keywords:
Education  •  Schools
Motivated Care works to ensure that any NYC child with an IEP receives the services called for on their IEP. Motivated care provides ABA, SETTS, SEIT, para-professional and other services as well as legal counsel to families facing challenges securing necessary educational services.

More info at:

Website:
www.motivatedcare.com
 
Email: rita@motivatedcare.com  
Phone: 646-592-3575  
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2024-Dual Language Doc Lab

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Dual Language Documentary Lab Paid Summer Program

Provided by:
Reel Works
Type:
Jobs and Internships  •  Training and Education
Keywords:
Arts and Culture  •  Job Readiness  •  Summer Programs
Over 5 weeks, learn to use cameras, lighting, and sound to tell a story of family heritage, women’s empowerment, or the importance of mental health as teenagers. All workshops will be in Spanish and English. A stipend of $1100 is provided to participants in the Lab. Applicants must be 15-20 years old. Application closes on June 4th 2024.
Deadline: June 4, 2024

More info at:

Website:
www.bit.ly/3vGrfbP
 
Email: MARIAM@REELWORKS.ORG  
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THE BRIDGE Photography Mentorship Program

Provided by:
BKC/The American Society of Media Photographers
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 18-26
Keywords:
Arts and Culture  •  Mentoring
The Bridge is a non-profit organization for photographers 18-26 in NY & LA looking to get real-world mentorship, professional development, and evolve their creative points of view. The application and program are free, fully-funded through charitable contributions, and our emphasis is on reaching out to young artists from historically underrepresented communities.
Deadline: April 24, 2024

More info at:

Website:
wearebkc.com/bridge
 
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The Octavia Project Summer Institute

Provided by:
Octavia Project
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers  •  Individuals with disabilities  •  LGBTQIA+  •  Low income Individuals and Families  •  Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families  •  Teenagers  •  Youth
Keywords:
Summer Programs
Free summer program inviting young women and trans, nonbinary, and/or gender non-conforming youth ages 14-18 to use science fiction to build connections between STEM and the arts in daily workshops.
Deadline: Annual summer program - For 2024: early bird deadline: March 15; rolling deadline: April 8

More info at:

Website:
http://octaviaproject.org
 
Email: ananya@octaviaproject.org  
Phone: (347) 201-1456  
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