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

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