Brooklyn Community Board 14 has a wealth of information about the community and the organizations that serve it. Check out the listings to learn more about what is happening in our district and what resources are available for you. If you can’t find what you are need, reach out!
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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.
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Phone:
718-960-7098
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Launch Your Culinary Career with First Course NYC
Provided by:
NYC Food and Beverage Industry Partnership
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults • Jobseekers • Low income Individuals and Families • Unemployed
Keywords:
Job Training
First Course NYC trains aspiring restaurant cooks through an eight-week, full-time culinary program led by industry professionals, providing fundamental skills, a weekly MetroCard, and a $355 stipend (if eligible). Participants earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate and gain hands-on, paid training in a respected NYC restaurant kitchen, leading to full-time employment. Eligible applicants must be NYC residents, 18 or older, authorized to work in the U.S., earning no more than $50,000 annually, and willing to work full-time. Some restaurants may require COVID-19 vaccination. Interested? Attend an info session to learn more!
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Free NCLEX-RN Prep for Internationally Trained Nurses
Provided by:
CUNY,CUNY LaGuardia Community College,CUNY Lehman College
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults • Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers • Jobseekers • Low income Individuals and Families • Unemployed
Keywords:
Healthcare
Internationally trained nurses can improve their English skills and prepare for U.S. licensure through a no-cost NCLEX-RN Preparation Course for English Language Learners. This program supports nurses in strengthening their English, understanding the U.S. healthcare system, and preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed in New York State. Eligibility: Open to NYC residents authorized to work in the U.S. with a nursing degree from outside the U.S., high-intermediate English proficiency, and an annual income of $40,000 or less if employed. Applicants must also have submitted a nurse license verification application, access to a computer and internet, and be COVID-19 vaccinated (unless exempt)
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Mentor Training Program – Paid Opportunity
Provided by:
Pure Legacee
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Young Adults
Keywords:
Education • Mentoring
A 16-week paid training program for young women ages 14–24 to mentor girls in Brooklyn. Participants receive $2,000 while gaining trauma-informed coaching, life-skills training, community resources, and networking opportunities. The program provides mentorship experience and professional development in a supportive environment. Applications are now open, sessions start in March 2025.
Deadline:
Applications are open. Sessions start in March 2025.
More info at:
Phone:
516-382-9954
Address:
519 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn
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Green Teens • Farming Work Program for Youth
Provided by:
The Campaign Against Hunger
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 18-24 • High School Students • Teenagers
Keywords:
Farming • Job Training • Outdoors
Get paid while you learn with interactive professional development workshops, work under farming experts, learn about composting and innovative farming techniques, and advocate for food justice and food security in our community. Green Teen Workforce Program for 18-24 year olds Green Teen Internship for 14-18 year olds. Duration: 5 months. Start Date: March 10, 2025.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
More info at:
Phone:
718-773-3551 extension 116
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Woodland Youth Crew 2025: Paid Green Career Experience
Provided by:
Prospect Park Alliance
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
Youth
Keywords:
Environment • Job Training • Outdoors • Parks
Gain hands-on experience in forest restoration while earning $16.50/hour in Prospect Park, home to Brooklyn’s last remaining forest. Youth Crew members work on trail maintenance, plant native species, remove invasive plants, and help sustain the park’s woodlands. The program runs from April to October with spring and fall sessions on Saturdays and a full-time summer session. Open to youth seeking professional experience in green careers.
Deadline:
Apply by February 21, 2025
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R.A.I.N. Is Hiring
Provided by:
R.A.I.N.
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
Adults • Jobseekers
Keywords:
Job Search
Hiring Case Worker , Program Coordinators, CFO, Health Advocate, IT Manager, PACT Project Part Time Coordinator, Veteran's Program Director, Grant Writer, Home Health AIdes and PCA, and Per Diem Field RN. For more information visit the organization's website. R.A.I.N. is a multi-social service agency dedicated to enhancing well-being by meeting the interim needs of people of all ages, with a focus on seniors and individuals with disabilities. Services include senior centers, home-delivered meals, transportation, benefits assistance, case management, and elder abuse support. R.A.I.N. also operates Cucina Dolores, a mobile meal program for the homeless, and sponsors two residential housing projects for low-income seniors. Its affiliated Home Health Care Program provides in-home attendant and personal care services for elderly, disabled, and homebound individuals.
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Phone:
718-892-5520
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Free Virtual Teen Mental Health Support Group
Provided by:
NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness NYC Metro
Type:
Health Services
Resource for:
Teenagers • Teenagers 14-18
Keywords:
Mental Health
A safe and supportive space for teens ages 14–18 living with mental health challenges. Led by near peers, this weekly virtual group helps participants develop coping skills, build resilience, navigate life transitions, and access resources. Discussions include healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and difficult topics like addiction and suicidal thoughts. Meets Thursdays from 4–5 PM starting January 30. Fill out the interest form to receive reminders and visit the website for more info and the link to join the link to the 1/30 meeting.
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Apply for Summer Youth Employment (SYEP) 2025
Provided by:
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Type:
Jobs and Internships • Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 18-26 • Teenagers
Keywords:
Job Readiness • Job Training • Summer Programs
Young people aged 14-15 can participate in paid project-based activities which will help them explore different career opportunities and earn up to $700 working up 12.5hs/week for 6 weeks. Young people aged 16-24 can apply for paid summer jobs in a variety of industries throughout NYC and earn up to $2,475, working 25hs/week for 6 weeks.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025.
More info at:
Phone:
800-246-4646
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Mentorship and Professional Development Program
Provided by:
StreetWise Partners
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
Adults • Jobseekers
Keywords:
Job Search • Mentoring • Networking • Professional Development
StreetWise Partners advances economic equity by connecting underrepresented talent with mentorship and career opportunities. Eligible participants are adults aged 18–65 with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, legal eligibility to work in the U.S., and proficiency in English speaking and writing. Participants should be seeking full-time or part-time work or internships. The program supports career development in fields such as finance, accounting, marketing, advertising, technology, human resources, and office administration.
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Phone:
646-704-0039 x409
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2025 Youth Leadership Council•NYC Law Department Family Court Division
Provided by:
NYC Law Department Family Court Division
Type:
Training and Education • Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Afterschool Program • Civics and Citizenship
The NYC Law Department Family Court Division is calling all NYC high school students interested in: juvenile justice, family law, mental health, community outreach and engagement. Explore the work of the NYC Law Department Family Court Division. YLC members will learn about careers as: attorney, paralegal, victim advocate, resource specialist and more! This program starts on January 9, 2025, on Thursdays from 4-6PM at 350 Jay Street Brooklyn.
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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
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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
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Constituent Services Pop-Up
Visit the Cortelyou Library every other Monday from January 13 to May 12, 2025, between 10 AM and 5:30 PM, for help with housing assistance, older adult services, cash assistance, Fair Fares, SNAP benefits, and more.
More info at:
Phone:
718-802-3700
Address:
Brooklyn Public Library Cortelyou Branch: 1305 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn 11226
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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.
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Free English Classes - We Speak NYC at the Midwood Library
Provided by:
Brooklyn Public Library
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
English Language (ESOL)
Free English classes are offered on Tuesdays (1–3 PM) from January 7 to March 11, and on Fridays (12–2 PM) from January 10 to March 14, 2025. No registration is required—drop in and practice English with fellow learners. Participants will also have access to free learning materials and information on rights and resources for immigrant New Yorkers.
More info at:
Phone:
718-252-0967
Address:
975 East 16th Street, Brooklyn 11230
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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:
Phone:
718-252-0967
Address:
975 East 16th Street, Brooklyn 11230
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Brooklyn DA's 2025 Internships for High School Students
Provided by:
Brooklyn District Attorney
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Civics and Citizenship
The Brooklyn DA’s Office is offering a paid internship for high school juniors and seniors, with a weekly stipend of $150 (pro-rated if needed). Applicants must attend high school in Brooklyn and provide a one-page résumé, the latest transcript, working papers, and a personal essay. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. The winter session runs from February 18 to February 21, and the spring session from April 18 to April 18. More details, including full requirements, are available on the DA’s Office website. The link to apply is at the bottom of the linked page, under “To view and apply for high school internships for high school students.”
Deadline:
January 17, 2025
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GBHI Program - Housing Assistance for Substance Users
Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling • Health Services • Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Housing • Substance Dependence
BAC's GBHI program provides essential resources and services to help individuals who use substances and are in need of housing assistance. Services include: substance use treatment with a harm reduction approach, assistance in housing needs, mental health and substance use screening. Eligibility: individuals looking for housing support or assistance, individuals who engage in substance use.
More info at:
Phone:
347-505-5519
Address:
2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226
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Tree Youth Services - Substance Use Assistance for Young Adults
Provided by:
Bridging Access to Care
Type:
Counseling • Health Services • Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults 18-26
Keywords:
Substance Dependence
Young adults aged 18-25 with concerns about substance use and housing can join Tree Youth Services and take advantage of the following offerings: support for substance use issues, housing support, referral to mental health and vocational services, tobacco cessation, harm reduction education and supplies, Hepatitis C, STI and HIV testing, and access to support groups. Plus gift card rewards and metrocards are distributed to participants.
More info at:
Phone:
347-505-7373
Address:
Flatbush Gardens: 3301 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11210
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