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Kingsborough Awarded DOL Grant

Kingsborough Community College, Center for Economic and Workforce Development
The Northeast Resiliency Consortium
September 26, 2013

Kingsborough Community College (KCC) has just been awarded a $3.8 million Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (DOL TAACCCT) grant. The TAACCCT program, administered by the US Department of Labor in collaboration with the US Department of Education, is a multi-year initiative seeking to expand training programs for workers impacted by foreign trade and other under- and unemployed workers.  Round 1 funding, awarded in September 2011, supports CUNY CareerPATH, a highly successful program led by KCC and the CUNY Central Office that prepares people for employment and college through credit bearing occupational training. Round 3 will fund the Northeast Resiliency Consortium, a regional collaboration led by Passaic County Community College.

The Northeast Resiliency Consortium (NRC), a collaboration of seven east coast colleges—Atlantic Cape (NJ), Bunker Hill (MA), Capital (CT), Housatonic (MA), Kingsborough (NY), LaGuardia (NY)  and lead, Passaic County (NJ) Community Colleges—in partnership with Achieving the Dream and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, will train a highly skilled and resilient workforce that is prepared to mitigate the short- and long-term vulnerabilities and risks resulting from disasters and crises. The institutions that make up this consortium bring with them experiences responding to and recovering from recent disasters including Superstorm Sandy, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and the Boston Marathon bombings.

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CUNY CAREERPATH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SEES ITS FIRST STUDENT ENTER HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Thursday, September 12, 2013 (Bronx, NY)—Anita Bhattacharjee took a rather selfless
approach to higher education. She waited until her children had received the kind of
education she valued so highly before returning to the classroom herself at age 52.
After graduating from the CUNY CareerPATH Community Health Worker Certificate
Program in December of 2012, Anita was the first member of her cohort to enroll for a
regular associate’s degree course load at Eugenio María de Hostos Community
College. “I was a single mother who always made sure my three children studied hard for school, and with that, my daughter graduated with honors at the age of 16. With more
determination and hard work, my twin boys went on to attain college degrees.
Nevertheless, my education was always at the back of my mind. I wanted them to
graduate first, but having my college degree was something I always wanted,” Anita
said.

The CUNY CareerPATH Community Health Worker Certificate Program trains residents of South Bronx and Northern Manhattan who meet the eligibility requirements to join the healthcare workforce. The training consists of 120 hours centered on community health worker core competencies, and contemporary health issues such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and chronic disease self-management. An additional 60 hours are devoted to helping participants develop their academic skills in reading, writing and math.

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Working Millennials

Lately, I’ve seen countless over-the-top generalizations about millennials (aka, Generation Y—those born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, give or take a few). Either we’re entitled, lazy workers who can’t complete tasks on our own or we’re engaged activists who use their creative, technology-driven thinking to get things done. For me? Definitely the latter group. However you see them (or yourselves!) this group cannot be dismissed.

Since our focus at CEWD is employment services, we can’t ignore how workplace demographics are changing:

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and people on both sides (hiring professionals and eager workers alike) need to update our thinking:

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Thoughts? Everyone is voicing their opinions…it’s time to hear yours.

 

Apply to Project Rise, Fall 2013, today!

We’re accepting applications for Project Rise, Fall 2013!

Do you know someone between 18-24 who is not enrolled in school, not employed, resides in NYC and is looking for a comprehensive GED® or pre-GED® program? Project Rise can assist them in achieving their academic and employments goals. We are excited to offer this program to young adults and would appreciate your help spreading the word about what we do. Participants are eligible to receive:

Up to 5 college credits
Paid internships
Job placement assistance
Resume building assistance
Counseling services
College enrollment assistance
Full access to KCC facilities

Project Rise is located on Kingsborough Community College’s beautiful beachfront campus. Space is limited and classes begin in October, 2013, so contact us today. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at 718.368.6600 or ProjectRise@kbcc.cuny.edu.

Kingsborough Community College
Project Rise, T7-115
2001 Oriental Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11235

 

Understanding Your Digital Footprint

Where are you on the internet? Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn? It’s important to know that most employer prospects are checking you out online before you’re even called for an interview. Your digital footprint has become your first impression. With this in mind, keep your online persona presentable by claiming your space(s), being wary of the content you post, and keeping your profiles updated and relevant.

Still don’t believe us? A study (a little old, but still applicable) of hiring professionals shows us how likely your digital footprint affects your hireability:

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Have you experienced a reaction (positive or negative) from hiring professionals or current employers based on your social media profiles?

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Interested in Robotics?
Want to learn about 3D Printing?

CALL TODAY AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR AN UPCOMING INFO SESSION

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the newly revitalized manufacturing industry. According to businessknowledgesource.com, “Green manufacturing has gone from being a trend in manufacturing to a corner stone of the manufacturing industry. It has become apparent the the manufacturing businesses that are using green manufacturing are claiming more of their markets and showing that green manufacturing provides a high quality product.”

New York City College of Technology is offering credit level programs to individuals interested in pursuing a career in NYC’s revitalized manufacturing sector-in industries critical for US competitiveness and economic growth.

Students will receive credit bearing industry recognized credentials leading to an Associate Degree in the field of Green Advanced Manufacturing, drawing on City Tech’s:

  • State-of-the-art labs and equipment
  • Curriculum based on industry-established standards
  • Faculty experts from the College’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Technology

Call Today: 718-552-1150 to reserve your seat! Follow on Twitter @gamccitytech

Info Session Dates:

  • September 5, 2013
  • September 10, 2013
  • September 19, 2013
  • September 24, 2013
  • October 3, 2013
  • October 8, 2013
  • October 17, 2013
  • October 22, 2013
  • October 31, 2013

Interested in other fields? CUNY CareerPATH offers programs focused on Small Business Management, Food & Beverage/Culinary Arts,  Health Care, and Early Childhood!

  • Participate in a low-cost job training program in one of our five, in-demand job sectors.
  • Earn industry-recognized certifications and college credits towards a degree.
  • Receive free job placement assistance…and so much more!
For more information call 1-855-333PATH (7284) or visit www.cuny.edu/careerpath
To attend one of our many info sessions, see below and call today!

Borough of Manhattan Community College – EMT
Info Session dates: To reserve your seat call: 212-346-8428
  • September 5, 2013
  • September 12, 2013
  • September 19, 2013
Kingsborough Community College – Food & Beverage program
Info Session dates: To reserve your seat call: 718-368-5568
  • September 2, 2013
  • September 4, 2013
  • September 9, 2013
  • September 11, 2013
  • September 16, 2013
  • September 18, 2013
  • September 23, 2013
  • September 25, 2013
Queensborough Community College – Medical Office Assistant
Info Session Dates: To reserve your seat call 718-281-5157
  • September 4, 2013
  • September 11, 2013
  • September 12, 2013
  • September 16, 2013
  • September 18, 2013
  • September 25, 2013
Are you on Facebook? Be sure to follow us at: http://www.facebook.com/CUNYCareerPATH

Deciding on a Career

There’s so much to think about when deciding on your future career: passion, education, job availability, quality of life, potential for growth, etc. These issues, on their own, will not define your path, but will work together to help narrow your options. Kacey Crawford, in Drowning in Career Options at thedailymuse.com outlined 5 important things to consider when choosing which path to follow:

Researching the job market—what’s currently available, expected trends for that industry
Considering your future lifestyle hopes—regional availability, estimated compensation, flexibility
Volunteering/Interning—take a test-run before you decide
Hobbies as a separate passion—hobbies to take you away from work
Realizing you don’t have to narrow it down to just one

Some more things to consider:

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What’s helped guide your career decision-making?

Jobs for a Healthier Diet and a Stronger Economy

The New York City Food Policy Center at Hunter College just released “Jobs for a Healthier Diet and a Stronger Economy” which cites KCC as an institution that supports the creation of valuable food jobs. Our own Babette Audant, Executive Director of CEWD and Assistant Professor of Culinary Arts at KCC was part of this research team. The report looks to the food sector to answer questions about creating fair and safe jobs, promoting economic development, and making food healther and accessible to all New Yorkers.

You can read the full report here:

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Homework for your next interview

Homework doesn’t stop when you finish school. If this is your first interview, or your tenth, here are some great tips for getting ready to meet your future boss:

Stay up-to-date with your industry.
Research the company you’re applying to.
Prepare and rehearse answers to basic interview questions and research potential industry-specific questions.
Be confident.
Be polite.

To read more, check out Before the Interview, Do Your Homework from Eileen Zimmerman at the New York Times.

Be someone’s hero… become an EMT!

Check out this page to see how you can plan a career as an EMT: http://www.cuny.edu/academics/conted/PATH/healthcare.html

Then call Borough of Manhattan Community College (212-346-8428) or LaGuardia Community College (718-730-7569) to find out more about this low-cost opportunity to receive EMT Basic certification, job placement assistance, and additional academic and career guidance.

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CUNY CareerPATH is located in all 5 boroughs, across 5 sectors, and at 8 colleges! CUNY CareerPATH is a low-cost program aimed at supporting adult students in career advancement and successful college transition. CUNY CareerPATH provides career-focused academic training in five industry sectors: Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts or Food and Beverage Operations, Manufacturing, and Education.

Check us out today!

Online: www.cuny.edu/careerpath
By phone: 1-855-333-PATH (7284)
To receive general information about our programs, you can also complete survey linked below and one of our representatives will be able to contact you with more information.
http://CUNYCareerPATH.questionpro.com