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/AssistantDirectorEnrichmentSpecialProject.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/AssistantDirectorofHSPlacementAlumniSupport.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
. 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


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.

Save the Date! Monday, November 17, 2014, 6PM-8PM, for a Participatory Budgeting Meeting on-site at WHEELS!

Save the Date!  

Monday, November 17, 2014
6PM-8PM, 
Participatory Budgeting Meeting 
on-site at WHEELS!

Consider attending a meeting to brainstorm the best uses of one million dollars!

All students, ages 14 and up, are strongly encouraged to attend. 

Details to follow.
Look for fliers during SLCs!


Want to serve as a translator at our SLCs on Thursday, November 13, 2014?? Please see Ms. MacNeil in room 420 ASAP. :)


Want to serve as a translator at our SLCs on Thursday, November 13, 2014??


The basics...
1.  Commit to six hours: 12PM-3PM  and 5PM-8PM.

2.  Choose a BFF to serve with you. 

3.  Sign up to be housed in the team leader's room for the grade you want to serve.

4.  Bring your best translation skills, your best game face, and a massive pile of homework (to work discreetly when you're not "on").

5.  Enjoy pizza, on Mr. Kimmel

6.  Claim a modest thank you!  
a.  A high-school-wide-homework pass for semester 1.
b.  A cut-the-line-pass for Ms. Rodriguez. 
c.  $10 off prom tickets
d.  $10 college trip costs

7.  Know that there will be a few "extra" translators housed with me, 
in room 420, in case your own SLCs happen during service hours. 

Gentle reminders...
SLCs are confidential.
Translators translate, not advise. 
Translators wait in team leaders' rooms (read: not in the hall).


Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Webster Avenue PAL, together with Generation Citizen, is hosting a training for teens and their mentors on how to apply for Community Boards.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Webster Avenue PAL, together with Generation Citizen, is hosting a training for teens and their mentors on how to apply for Community Boards.


Webster PAL   2255  Webster Avenue @  182nd Street   4:30 PM until 6:30 PM.New York City Council member Richie Torres, Bronx, New York  is co-sponsoring and will assist with the training.Interested in attending? RSVP: teensonboardnyc@gmail.com