Low income Individuals and Families

start your career as a restaurant cook first course nyc apprenticeship program first course nyc teaches you fundamental culinary skills and places you in a full-time, entry-level restaurant cook job. program features eight weeks of full-time culinary job training led by restaurant professionals (weekly MetroCard and $355 stipend provided, if eligible) Earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate Work-Earn-Learn: Continue paid, full-time training on-the-job in a respected NYC restaurant kitchen Continue as a full-time permanent employee in an entry-level restaurant cook position minimum requirements Willing and able to work full-time as a restaurant cook o  Aged 18 or older o  New York City resident o  Authorized to work in the United States o  Make no more than $50,000 annually Registered for Selective Service (if applicable) o Restaurants participating in this program may require apprentices to be vaccinated against COVID-19

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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!

More info at:

Website:
nyc.gov/firstcourse
 
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Internationally trained nurse? Improve your English skills and become a licensed nurse in New York. The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Preparation Course for English Language Learners is offered at no-cost for internationally trained nurses. This program can help you: improve your English language skills, learn about nursing in the US healthcare system, prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam to become re-licensed in NY State. Eligibility requirements: be an english language learner, have high-intermediate level of spoken english, have a nursing degree from a country other than the US, be a NYC resident and legally authorized to work in the US, submit nurse license verification application to CGFNS International and NYS Education Department, make no more than 40k annually if employed, have reliable internet and working computer to use during the training program, be vaccinated against covid 19 except for those with an approved reasonable accommodation

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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)

More info at:

Website:
nyc.gov/healthcaretraining
 
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At 1640 Flatbush Avenue, there are 45 newly constructed units available for rent, featuring amenities like a dog washing station, bike storage, shared laundry room, and package lockers. Located near the 2 and 5 trains, as well as bus routes Q35, B41, and B44 SBS, this smoke-free building ensures comfort and convenience for all residents. The application deadline for this location is Monday, October 7, 2024. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Louis office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.

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1640 Flatbush Avenue - Affordable Housing Lottery

Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults  •  Low income Individuals and Families  •  Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families  •  Tenants
Keywords:
Housing  •  Housing Lottery
At 1640 Flatbush Avenue, there are 45 newly constructed units available for rent, featuring amenities like a dog washing station, bike storage, shared laundry room, and package lockers. Located near the 2 and 5 trains, as well as bus routes Q35, B41, and B44 SBS, this smoke-free building ensures comfort and convenience for all residents. The application deadline for this location is Monday, October 7, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.
Deadline: Apply before Monday, October 7, 2024.

More info at:

Website:
housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/details/5139
 
Email: District45@council.nyc.gov  
Phone: Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600  
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Bethany Senior Terraces, located at 604 East 40th Street in East Flatbush, offers 39 newly constructed units for rent specifically designed for older adults. This smoke-free building features a range of amenities including an attended lobby, elevator, terrace space on each floor, a greenhouse, garden, storage, laundry room, parking, and on-site social services. Constructed by RiseBoro Community Partnership, it is conveniently accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple bus routes (B8, BM2, BM1, BM4). The application deadline for Bethany Senior Terraces is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to my office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.

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Bethany Senior Terraces - Affordable Housing Lottery

Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Low income Individuals and Families  •  Seniors  •  Tenants
Keywords:
Housing  •  Housing Lottery
Bethany Senior Terraces, located at 604 East 40th Street in East Flatbush, offers 39 newly constructed units for rent specifically designed for older adults. This smoke-free building features a range of amenities including an attended lobby, elevator, terrace space on each floor, a greenhouse, garden, storage, laundry room, parking, and on-site social services. Constructed by RiseBoro Community Partnership, it is conveniently accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple bus routes (B8, BM2, BM1, BM4). The application deadline for Bethany Senior Terraces is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.
Deadline: Apply before Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

More info at:

Website:
housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/details/5139
 
Email: District45@council.nyc.gov  
Phone: Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600  
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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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CUNY Fatherhood Academy Fall High School Equivalency

Provided by:
CUNY Fatherhood Academy at Kingsborough Community College
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults 19+  •  Low income Individuals and Families  •  Unemployed
Keywords:
College Prep  •  GED / High School
Free and comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and economic stability for unemployed and underemployed young fathers through education, employment and personal development. Fathers can enter one of two tracks: High School Equivalency preparation and college preparation.
Deadline: Rolling Admissions for 2 HSE cohorts and 1 college prep. Fall Cohort starts 8/29/2023

More info at:

Website:
cewdkbcc.com/cuny-fatherhood-academy/
 
Email: cunyfatherhoodacademykcc@gmail.com  
Phone: 718-368-4916  
Address: 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Building T4 Room 162, Brooklyn, NY 11235  
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2023-DICESU-23-24-Flyers

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DICE Program - After-School Scholarship Based Art and Design Classes

Provided by:
Pratt Institute Center for Art, Design, and Community Engagement K-12
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Low income Individuals and Families  •  Teenagers  •  Youth
Keywords:
Arts and Culture
The Design Initiative for Community Empowerment (DICE) program is a free, scholarship-based, after-school program that introduces high school students to the challenges of creative thinking and problem-solving through studio classes in design. Students investigate their communities through various programs such as Graphic Design, Architecture, Design Entrepreneurship, and more. DICE classes are developed in collaboration with the Schools of Art, Design, and Architecture, and are taught by Pratt faculty members.
Deadline: June 7, 2023

More info at:

Website:
www.pratt.edu/about/offices/office-of-the-provost/center-for-art-design-and-community-engagement-k-12
 
Email: dice@pratt.edu  
Phone: 718-687-5331  
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