Category Archives: CEWD

Sign up for the CUNY Fatherhood Academy

Are you a father who is looking to make a major life improvement for yourself and your family? We offer FREE High School Equivalency preparation as well as the College Prep Training to eligible fathers, 18-30 years old. These programs provide TASC preparation, internships, workshops on college readiness, resume writing and so much more! You will receive free metrocards, mentoring opportunities and fun family events, among other many other incredible resources.

Fill out the registration form below or call us at 718.368.6784

Kingsborough's CUNY Fatherhood Academy
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Go to CFA’s main page to learn more about our College Prep and High School Equivalency programs

Urban Farming Continuing Education Classes

Registration is now open for our upcoming Continuing Education Courses. 


NHB 103: Grow Your Own Healing Garden:
When: Thursdays, March 14 – 28; 5:30pm – 7:30pm at KCC Urban Farm
Course Fee: $50
Materials Fee: $20

NHB 106: Crop Planning and Site Assessment
When: Tuesdays, March 12 – 26; 5:30pm – 7:30pm at KCC Urban Farm
Course Fee: $50

To register online please follow these instructions:
1. visit: https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/ce/Pages/default.aspx
2. click on: Quick Links,  Register  Now Online
3. click on left column: Courses/New Student, select Winter 2019*
4. scroll down, select “Urban Farming Training” on lower left column
5. Review courses and select the one you would like to register for
6. Click orange “Register” button and then “view selected courses”
7. Review Total tution/fees, continue to register
8. Set up a new student account or continue with your current student account

*there is a $25 registration fee for all new students
Please email Glenda Ullauri, glenda.ullauri@​kbcc.cuny.edu with any questions
Course Catalog (pg 26): https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/ce/Documents/Winter_catalog.pdf

KCC Urban Farm Class Bed Applications

We are accepting class bed applications for Spring 2019!

A limited number of class beds (4’x8’ raised beds) are available at KCC Urban Farm for faculty/staff who would like to use them for curricular and/or research purposes. Class beds are not for personal use – they are to be used for instruction and/or research only. We are happy to collaborate with all academic programs to create an enriching experience for students. 

If you are interested in having a class bed for the Spring 2019 semester, please use the google form to apply for a class bed. I will be reviewing applications and reaching out to applicants to schedule follow up meetings and answer any questions.

Class Bed Application: https://goo.gl/forms/Xp6ocCFHJ6GEXzZs1

A First-hand Look at CUNY TechWorks

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard about CUNY TechWorks and want to learn more. Dena Friedman is a recent graduate of the program. She wanted to tell her story about her time in CTW and how it changed her life. It’s a long article, but worth every word!

How I Learned to Redefine and Redesign My Future Through the CUNY TechWorks User Experience Design Program
By Dena H. Friedman

For those of us who are content within our comfort zones, professional change may seem daunting, so we don’t seek out new paths or even know that we need to. Sometimes, if we’re fortunate, an opportunity finds us – one that dares to whisk away the entanglements of risk-taking. Such was the case for me in early spring 2018. I was perusing Kingsborough Community College’s website in search of new career opportunities. What caught my eye first, though, was a colorful call-out promoting the CUNY TechWorks User Experience Design Program.

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NATIONAL GRID SERVES AS ANCHOR PARTNER FOR KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT ACADEMY IN EXPANDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

Brooklyn, NY | October 20, 2017:

An inspiring video highlighting National Grid as the anchor partner for Kingsborough Community College’s (KCC) new Customer Experience Management (CXM) Academy (http://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/continuinged/Documents/CXM_Academy/CXM_Info_Card.pdf) focuses on a recently-developed, industry-driven innovative model of education and workforce development. This unique partnership—geared toward ensuring professional and academic equity for students transitioning from community to senior colleges—provides real-world business training to help sustain competitive wages for program participants entering the job market.

The CXM Academy model draws upon the College’s best resources to prepare eligible students for entry into customer relations positions in New York City. Academy students learn communication skills, business etiquette, and financial literacy. There is also a focus on cultural competency, social networking, customer management technology, labor relations management, and government and policy regulations. Academy cohorts take part in mandatory workshops throughout the semester to help them develop as professionals and prepare for the world of work.

Students completing the Academy gain access to paid employment in one of the ten committed industry/business partnership sites that Kingsborough has developed.

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