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Saturday, December 6, 2014
Lots of Adult Ed & Young Adult Ed at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp
Youth Workforce Development Programs through the Northern Manhattan
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CUNY in the Heights Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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Green Jobs Training Program
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There is a job opening at the Community Engagement Core Resource
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Holiday Decorations Family Workshop...65 Jumel Terrace. Saturday, December 13th from 11AM-1PM & Annual Music at Morris -Jumel Holiday Concert Saturday, December 13th3PM - 5PM.
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Free Mammograms...The Isabella Geriatric Center is located at 515 Audubon Avenue. The clinic will be held on December 12th from 1:30- 4:00pm...
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Family Wellness Day...Saturday, December 13th at 12:00pm...
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Support a WHEELS student's wishbone.org campaign... Support Thalya...
https://www.wishbone.org/campaigns/764410/thalya
Thalya is a high-achieving student at a school with universal entitlement to free lunch in Washington Heights.
She was accepted to Culinary Cooking Camp for Teens but she can't afford to attend. By donating, you'll help her pursue her passion.
Thalya
My passion is cooking.
I always have loved cooking. It makes me be in a happy place. It's something I feel I have learned how to do on my own. But I've never taken cooking classes. I like the idea of being taught different techniques and recipes that I can try at home. I've also recently been selected to serve as a student leader with the WHEELS-Good Flavor Farms Project partnership, a farm to school program with a social justice aim.
From Thalya's teacher, Ms. MacNeil:
"I have known Thalya three years and have had the pleasure of working with her as her ninth grade team leader, tenth grade college prep teacher and as her eleventh grade SAT prep instructor. In my role as Dean of Student Affairs, I have been moved by her maturity, openness and curiosity. Thalya has often discussed food justice and culinary arts-related options for her college and career choices. In her college prep course, her case studies focused on sustainable food systems and culinary arts programs that sought to serve poor communities of color."
"I have known Thalya three years and have had the pleasure of working with her as her ninth grade team leader, tenth grade college prep teacher and as her eleventh grade SAT prep instructor. In my role as Dean of Student Affairs, I have been moved by her maturity, openness and curiosity. Thalya has often discussed food justice and culinary arts-related options for her college and career choices. In her college prep course, her case studies focused on sustainable food systems and culinary arts programs that sought to serve poor communities of color."
Inwood Owl Prowl Saturday, December 13 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Seaman and Isham
Inwood Owl Prowl
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4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Seaman and Isham
Saturday, December 13
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Seaman and Isham
Bring the whole family and learn as you roam the winter woods in search of owls with expert naturalist Mike Feller. It's the beginning of their mating season so you may observe some interesting behaviors. Mike will demonstrate how to attract owls using calls.
Wildlife Workshop with Bobby Horvath Sunday, December 7 2:00 p.m. Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue
Wildlife Workshop with Bobby Horvath
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2:00 p.m.
Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center
Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue
Sunday, December 7
2:00 p.m.
Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center
Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue
Get to know your New York City wildlife! Join us for a two hour program with wildlife rehabilitators, Bobby Horvath and Cathy St. Pierre to meet and greet some of NYC's wildlife. Learn about the work of Wildlife In Need Of Rescue & Rehabilitation.
Inwood Hill Park Ecology with Leslie Day Saturday, December 6 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center
Inwood Hill Park Ecology with Leslie Day
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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center
Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue
Saturday, December 6
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center
Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue
With winter around the corner take a walk in Inwood Hill Park with author and naturalist Leslie Day to discover what our year-round birds and mammals and the plants they depend upon are doing to prepare for winter. Meet at the Payson Center. If the weather is inclement Leslie will give a talk and PowerPoint presentation on our wildlife's winter preparation.
Highbridge Park and the NYC Water System with Sid Horenstein Wednesday, December 3 6:30 p.m. Highbridge Recreation Center Amsterdam Ave at 173rd Street
Highbridge Park and the NYC Water System with
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Wednesday, December 3
6:30 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center
Amsterdam Ave at 173rd Street
Sid Horenstein
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Wednesday, December 3
6:30 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center
Amsterdam Ave at 173rd Street
Join Sidney Horenstein, geologist and Educator Emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, as he leads his lecture on the history of Highbridge Park and the NYC water system.
This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
This is an indoor venue and ADA accessible.
Treecycle at MulchFest onJanuary 10 and 11, 2015!
Treecycle at MulchFest
onJanuary 10 and 11, 2015!
This year, be one of thousands of New York households to help the environment and the community by bringing your tree to our nearest collection site. There will be 36 chipping sites and 47 drop-off sites throughout the five boroughs. And this year, you can bring your tree to a drop-off site starting Saturday, January 3rd and running through the 11th.
It’s easier than ever!
Remember to remove all lights and decorations before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site.
Patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the free mulch available at each chipping site. Free mulch collection bags are provided for your convenience.
For more information about MulchFest and a list of sites in your borough, visit the Mulchfest website. MulchFest is supported this year by Whole Foods and 92.3 AMP Radio.
Treecycle and help NYC grow!
2015 Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) Application All student application materials must be COMPLETED and submitted ONLINE no later than 11:59 p.m., EST, Friday, January 9, 2015.
2015 Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) Application
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Work and study opportunities Uptown (from the Office of Ydanis Rodriguez)... Week of November 21, 2014
NYPD Harlem Job Fair
The NYPD will be hosting a job a fair on Saturday November 22nd at the Our Children's Foundation located at 527 W 125th St ( between Old Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue) from 1-4pm.prospective employers include : Chase v, City National Bank , Dinosaur Barbeque, Duane Reade, Staples and ,more. All who are interested are required to take multiple copies of resume and wear Business attire. For more information please contact Community Affairs police officer Jason Harper at 212-678-1301
NYPD School Safety Agent
If you have a HS diploma( or GED) and are at least 21 years old and an NYC resident you qualify to join the NYPD as a School Safety agent. School Safety agents earn over $31,000 as a starting salary , a competitive benefits package and optional pension plans.
The NYPD traffic agent exams will take place at the following NYC Testing Centers:
Testing center in Lower Manhattan - 2 Lafayette St. - 17th Floor, New York ,NY 10007
Testing center in Downtown Brooklyn- Brooklyn Municipal Building 210 Joralemon Street -4th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
*Application Fee is $47 , to be paid by credit card, debit card or money order payable to DCAS(exams). Cash and personal checks not accepted.
For More information please visit NYPDcivilianjobs.com
NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agents
If you have a HS diploma( or GED) and are at least 18 years old abd an NYC resident you qualify to join the NYPd as a Traffic enforcemenet agent. Traffic enforcement agents earn over $33,000 after 2 years , a competitive benefits package and optional pension plans.
The NYPD traffic agent exams will take place at the following NYC Testing Centers:
Testing center in Lower Manhattan - 2 Lafayette St. - 17th Floor, New York ,NY 10007
Testing center in Downtown Brooklyn- Brooklyn Municipal Building 210 Joralemon Street -4th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
*Application Fee is $40 , to be paid by credit card, debit card or money order payable to DCAS(exams). Cash and personal checks not accepted.
For More information please visit NYPDcivilianjobs.com
Yellow Taxi Driver Job Fair
Meet with taxi flee owners, agents, industry groups and financing organizations. All applicants are required to take the following to the job fair:
Drivers license
Social security card
Credit or Debit Cards ( TLC license fees are $185)
Should Apply for your TLC license at the fair to get started
*All Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and without criminal records.
Thursday, December 4th , from 10 am-4pm at 333 Adams St, Brooklyn NY in the Brooklyn Bridge Marriot. Visit http://tlcdriverfair. eventbrite.com to RSVP.
Part-time Synagogue
The Hebrew Tabernacle of Washington Heights (551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St.) is looking for part-time custodial help. The hours would be on Sundays and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays afternoon/evening. There would be an opportunity to work additional hours during the upcoming holidays. If you know of any capable individuals who would be interested, or are interested yourself, please contact Shelly Koy
at 212-568-8304 and leave a message.
Job openings at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School.
* TEP Part-Time Literacy Specialist: (~15 hours per week) will work one-on-one with students identified as struggling readers in both push-in and pullout capacities, spiraling effective literacy interventions into the student(s)' existing curriculum. www.tepcharter.org/Part-Time- Literacy-Specialist.php. This could potentially be a strong fit for some of your after school program instructors.
* Assistant Director of Enrichment and Special Projects: We are ready to add members to the team who can provide significant support to these programs.www.tepcharter.org/ AssistantDirectorEnrichmentSpe cialProject.php
* Development Associate: We are really looking for someone with exceptional writing capabilities. www.tepcharter.org/ Development-Associate.php
* Assistant Director of High School Placement and Alumni Support: With each year, our alumni community grows, we have decided to hire someone who can devote themselves to supporting our alumni on their journey to college and beyond. www.tepcharter.org/ AssistantDirectorofHSPlacement AlumniSupport.php
* Teachers: And of course, TEP continues to hire for ALL teaching positions, as we are always trying to overhire in all departments.http://www. tepcharter.org/apply.php. We would especially consider making a mid-year hire for a Social Studies position.
School Crossing Guard
School Crossing Guard applications available at the 34th Precinct. $9.88 to start, $12.90/hour after 3 years of service. Health benefits (with 20+ hours worked per week.) No formal education but candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English. Please call 212-927-0287 for more information
Apply now to be a TEP Reading Buddy
TEP reading buddy is a new after school program designed for TEP 5th graders. The reading buddies will be matched with a 5th grade student and read together from 4-5pm, 2 afternoons each week at TEP. Washington Heights community members are strongly encouraged to apply!! English Fluency is required. The Reading buddies will be paid $15/hour. Strong and Enthusiastic readers who can commit 2 days per week for the entire school year are encouraged to apply. You can apply here: http://www.tepcharter. org/readingbuddies.php .
There is a job opening at the Community Engagement Core Resource
We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator to support our health literacy, communications, and outreach efforts. The position requires written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. The job description is attached, please forward it to your contacts. Resumes with writing samples can be sent to me at ana2104@columbia.edu The position is not yet posted on the CUMC job database.
Green Jobs Training Program
Is a free program that prepares unemployed and underemployed adults for careers in Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. This free, 12-day program of NYDesigns and LaGuardia Community College is offered in collaboration with Queens Botanical Garden. During the 12 days of full-time training, participants are introduced to the basic concepts of environmental sustainability; participate in intensive resume, computer, and interview skills workshops; receive 10-hour OSHA training; and gain in-depth knowledge of one of three emerging green sectors: Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. Graduates of the Green Jobs Training Program receive a certificate from the LaGuardia's Division of Adult and Continuing Education, and all qualifying participants receive a 10-hour OSHA card-valid for up to five years. Our employment team provides graduates with a year of follow-up services in the form of case management, resume and cover letter support, job application assistance, and referrals to employer partners. To qualify, applicants must be 18 or older, be proficient in the English language, have a GED or high school diploma, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information, or for press inquiries, contact
greenjobs@nydesigns.org. For more information: http:// greenworkforcenyc.org/
. Although the current program is full, check back in September for their upcoming schedule.
***EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ***
District 6 Community Education Council seeks art supplies
In an effort to make CEC meetings more accessible to District 6 parents, the Parent Involvement & Outreach Committee will be establishing childcare at each meeting. They are looking for donations of arts and crafts and other such supplies (crayons, markers, paper, stickers, small toys/puzzles, etc.) to help keep children occupied during meetings that are interesting and important for adults, but not so much fun for kids. Also they are looking for donations of food/snack, if you are a business owner, or a generous person with a Costco card. For more information or if you are able to make a donation, please call Marilu Pisani at
917-521-3793 or email cec6@schools.nyc.gov
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CUNY in the Heights Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Lots of affordable and convenient classes, many of which can be taken individually or as part of a certificate program. Classes include computer training (graphic design, code development, InDesign, social media for business, etc.), certification courses for Personal Fitness Trainer, Teacher Assistant, Security Guard; Healthcare Certification (CNA, CPR/AED, ECG/EKG, phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Tech, medical billing/coding specialist, Spanish for Medical Professionals); Education & Language Arts (including SAT prep, ESL, GED and more); enrichment programs; Saturday "College for Kids" offering both academic and cultural enrichment, and much, much more! At 5030 Broadway, btw. W. 213th / W. 214th Streets. Call 212-567-7132, email cunyintheheights@hostos.cuny. edu or visit www.cunyintheheights.com for scheduling information.
Youth Workforce Development Programs through the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation.
All of NMIC's programs are FREE opportunities for advancing the educational and occupational skills of disengages young adults.
Young Adult Internship Program: The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) serves young adults aged 17-24 who are unemployed and not in school.
YAIP's goal is to prepare participants for the workforce through job readiness training and a paid internship in an area of individual interest.
For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-453-5366 / 212-453-5394.
YouthBuild: YouthBuild is a program for Out-of-School youth (ages 17-24) who do not have a High School Diploma or GED/HSE. Participants will receive High School Equivalency Instruction, Construction Apprentice Training, and Leadership Development. Job placement assistance will be provided upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.
Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES): The Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES) program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) at NMIC serves young adults aged 16-21 who are not connected to school or work and need assistance in upgrading their occupational skills. Participants receive Construction Training (HBI PACT & OSHA 10 hr) and job placement assistance upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5399 / 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.
Learn about Structured Multi-Sensory Language Education
Literacy through Multisensory Teaching, an IMSLEC (International Multisensory Structured Language Council)- accredited center, will offer two concurrent courses in multisensory teaching at Everyone Reading, 71 West 23rd Street - Suite 1527, New York, NY 10010.
Each class is 55 classroom hours. Cost: $2,000. (Tuition assistance available up to $1,500.) Visit LiteracyMUST.org or call Catherine at 516 946 4492 for more information.
Introductory Part I Thursdays, October 2 - January 29; 4:00 - 7:30
Introductory Part II Thursdays, October 2 - January 29; 4:15 - 7:30
Orton Gillingham Training on Staten Island. Parents, teachers, therapists and college students are invited to learn the O-G approach to foundational reading skills. The training will be offered by the Professional Development Academy (PDA) of the Multi-Sensory Learning Center of Brooklyn. Contact Wendy Ramos for information: 718-568-4177 wendy@wishesofliteracy.org
Monday, November 10, 2014
Apply To Participate In The CodeNow Programming Fundamentals Workshop.NYC Workshop: December 6th, 7th, and 20th, 9am-4pm
http://codenow.org/apply/
Apply To Participate In The CodeNow Programming Fundamentals Workshop.
Miami Workshop: December 6th, 7th, and 20th, 9am-4pm
NYC Workshop: December 6th, 7th, and 20th, 9am-4pm
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 19th
What do Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter have in common? They were all created by people who knew how to code. Programming is a skill that gives you the ability to create and innovate. That’s what CodeNow is for! We introduce you to programming in a fun and interactive way.
Our workshops take place on the weekends at a local tech company. During the workshop you’ll get to build fun interactive games and learn from top software engineers. If accepted, we’ll ask you to complete some puzzles and other fun activities in preparation for the workshop. After completing the workshop you’ll have a better understanding of what programming is. It will not be easy, but you’ll definitely have fun and learn a lot along the way. And we’ll provide you with all the tools and resources to get you on your way to become a great programmer.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Want to volunteer to work in the Annex to serve our pre-k and kindergarten students and families? The WHEELS Mural Committee wants you! Sign up for a day of service on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, beginning at 9 AM...
Volunteer to serve
pre-k & kindergarten students
and their families!
The WHEELS Mural Committee wants you!
Sign up for a day of service on
Tuesday, November 11, 2014,
beginning at 9 AM.
Help beautify the annex!
Paint the first mural!
Celebrate and assist
pre-k and kindergarten family members who
have worked so hard to design this mural!
Be part of WHEELS history!
Coffee and snacks available.
Want more information?
See Ms. Minaya or Ms. MacNeil!
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Are you an 11th grader in the top ten percent of your class at WHEELS? See if you qualify for LEDA... Due: December 5, 2014
LEDA is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to identifying and developing the academic and leadership potential of exceptional public high school students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
These students are currently underrepresented in our nation’s top colleges, universities and ultimately, leadership sectors. LEDA believes that highly competitive colleges and universities are a nexus for the development of leadership and require an infusion of diversity to improve the mix of ideas and information impacting leaders of public and private institutions across the nation. By helping socio-economically disadvantaged students gain admission to these institutions,LEDA seeks to equalize educational opportunity. LEDA recognizes that we are better off as a nation and as a people if we offer equal opportunity regardless of socio-economic status, and if we draw upon the leadership potential of all of our most talented citizens.
Eligibility:
To be considered for admission to LEDA, a student MUST be:
• A junior in a public high school (11th grader) at the time of applying
• A United States citizen or Permanent Resident
Socioeconomic Background:
- • Students must be from low-income backgrounds; income eligibility is assessed based on family income and composition. On average, Scholars have a household income of $37,000 per year.
- • Students who will be first generation college students (i.e. the first in their immediate families to graduate from a four-year college or university) are given particular consideration
Personal Attributes:
A candidate who is successfully admitted to the LEDA Scholars Program typically possesses personal characteristics that will allow him or her to succeed amid the rigors of selective colleges and universities, including:
- • Demonstrated leadership abilities
- • Intellectual curiosity and a devotion to study
- • Hunger to learn and achieve academically
- • Ethics, integrity, and strength of character
Academic Qualifications:
A candidate who is successfully admitted to the LEDA Scholars Program typically has the following academic qualifications:
- • Cumulative GPA and class ranking within the top 10% of the high school class
- • A record of enrollment and success in the most rigorous courses available to the student, e.g., honors, AP, IB, dual credit, or concurrent enrollment courses
- • Exceptional analytical reading and writing skills, demonstrating preparedness for selective colleges and universities
- • Scores above the national average on the PSAT, SAT, PLAN, and/or ACT
LEDA reserves the right to consider all applications on a case-by-case basis, and may take additional personal and academic factors into account when making final admission decisions.
The LEDA Scholars program is free for all students admitted.
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