NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING RESOURCE DIRECTORY

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1 ` NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING RESOURCE DIRECTORY 2009

2 Special thanks to: Adolescent Services Resource Network at Hunter College School of Social Work AmeriCorps Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies Graham-Windham New York City Administration for Children s Services Office of Youth Development New York State Office of Children and Family Services i

3 Table of Contents Program Listing Key Page 1 Community Based Organizations Bronx Page 2 Brooklyn Page 3 Manhattan Page 5 Queens Page 8 Staten Island Page 9 High School Diploma Transfer Schools Page 10 YABC Schools Page 14 New Vision Schools Page 18 Regular NYC Public High Schools Page 19 GED Programs NYC Department of Education Programs Page 20 Community-Based Organizations Page 21 GED to College Programs CUNY Prep Page 33 CUNY Catch Page 33 Pre-GED Programs CEPS Program Page 34 Literacy Programs Page 36 Services for Students with Special Needs Page 38 CUNY NYC Public School Collaborative Programs Page 45 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges Bronx Page 50 Brooklyn Page 52 Manhattan Page 54 Queens Page 62 Staten Island Page 64 ii

4 Table of Contents Continued College Terms 101 Page 65 Career Planning Guide Glossary of Terms Page 69 Career Planning and Internship Programs Bronx Page 72 Brooklyn Page 74 Manhattan Page 78 Queens Page 85 Staten Island Page 88 Internet Resources Page 89 College Preparation Timeline Page 93 College Application Checklist Page 97 iii

5 Program Listing Key Please use the key below to identify the types of programs offered at the organizations under which they are listed. AS B C CA CE CP E HS After-School Activities Bilingual Services Counseling Available Creative Arts Career Exploration College Preparation Youth Employment Services Programs for Grades 9-12 L M MS S SC T TP V Leadership Programs Mentoring Available Programs for Grades 6-8 Sports/Athletics Summer Camp Tutoring Test Preparation Volunteer Programs 1

6 Community Based Organizations The Children s Aid Society Next Generation Center 1522 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,MS,T,TP Citizens Advice Bureau 2054 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,E,HS,MS,S,SC East Side House 337 Alexander Ave Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,CP,HS,MS,SC,TP Highbridge Community Life Center 979 Ogden Ave Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,HS,MS,S,SC,T Kingsbridge Heights Community Center 3101 Kingsbridge Heights Terrace Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,L,M,MS,S,S C,T,TP Bronx Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 DeKalb Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,MS,S,SC, TP Mount Hope Housing Company Walton Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) rg AS,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,MS,S,SC,T Let s Get Ready Various locations in NYC Tel: (646) CP,HS,TP Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Columbus Clubhouse 543 East 189 th Street Bronx, NY Tel: (718) bhouses/bronx.html AS,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP,V Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse 1665 Hoe Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) bhouses/bronx.html AS,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP,V Police Athletic League of NYC IS Hollywood Ave Bronx, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_is_192_center.asp AS,CA,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC South Bronx 991 Longwood Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_south_bronx_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Webster 2255 Webster Ave Bronx, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_webster.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Various Locations in New York Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,CP,HS,MS,S,SC,T,TP South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp 555 Bergen Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,S,T,TP St. Raymond Community Outreach 1720 Metropolitan Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,HS,L,MS 2

7 826 NYC 372 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) HS,MS,T,TP Brooklyn Public Library Central Library Education, Job and Information Center Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) y.org B,T CAMBA Youth Development Programs 1720 Church Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CE,E,HS,L,MS,S,T Chinese-American Planning Council Brooklyn Youth Services th Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) E,HS Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Youth and Family Services 625 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel:(718) AS,B,C,CA,CP,HS,MS,S FIAO - Federation of Italian- American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd th Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,MS,S Community Based Organizations Continued Brooklyn Flatbush Development Corporation 1616 Newkirk Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) AS,B,CA,CE,HS,L,MS,T Groundwork Inc. 595 Sutter Avenue Brooklyn, New York Tel: (718) AS,CA,HS,L,M,MS,S,SC,V Let s Get Ready Various locations in NYC Tel: (646) CP,HS,TP Madison Square Boys and Girls Club H.E.L.P. I Clubhouse 515 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) bhouses/brooklyn.html AS,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP,V Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Genesis Clubhouse 330 Hinsdale Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) lubhouses/brooklyn.html AS,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP,V Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Navy Yard Clubhouse 240 Nassau Street Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) bhouses/brooklyn.html AS,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP,V Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse 2245 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) ubhouses/brooklyn.html AS,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP,V Police Athletic League of NYC Brownsville Beacon 985 Rockaway Ave Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) ull_time_centers_brownsville_bea con.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC IS 218 Beacon 370 Fountain Ave Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_is_218_center.asp AS,CA,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Miccio Center 110 West 9th Street Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_miccio_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Schwartz Center 127 Pennsylvania Ave Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_schwartz_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S 3

8 Police Athletic League of NYC Wynn Center 495 Gates Ave Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) ull_time_centers_wynn_center.as p AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Project Reach Youth, Inc th Street 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CP,HS,MS,SC,T,TP Community Based Organizations Continued Brooklyn Continued Project Reach Youth, Inc. 456 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CP,HS,MS,SC,T,TP The Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, Inc. 217 Wyckoff Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) AS,B,C,CA,CP,E,HS,MS,S,SC,T,TP 4

9 Community Based Organizations Continued Aspira of New York th Avenue 22 nd Floor New York, NY Tel: (212) CP,HS,L Boys and Girls Harbor, Inc One East 104 th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,CA,CP,HS,MS Boys Club of New York Harriman Clubhouse 287 East 10 th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CA,CP,HS,MS,S,T Boys Club of New York Jefferson Park 321 East 11 th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,CP,HS,MS,S,T The Children s Aid Society Drew Hamilton Learning Center 2672 Frederick Douglass Blvd. New York, NY Tel: (212) rg/drew AS,CA,HS,MS,S,T The Children s Aid Society Dunlevy Milbank Center West 118th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) rg/milbank AS,CA,CP,HS,MS,S,SC,T Manhattan The Children s Aid Society East Harlem Center 130 East 101st St New York, NY Tel: (212) /eastharlem AS,CA,CE,CP,HS,MS,S,T,TP The Children s Aid Society Frederick Douglass Center 885 Columbus Avenue New York, NY Tel: (212) /freddoug AS,CA,CE,CP,HS,M,MS,S The Children s Aid Society HOPE Leadership Academy 1732 Madison Avenue New York, NY Tel: (212) /hope AS,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,L,S,T,TP Children s Art & Science Workshops, Inc Broadway 2 nd Floor New York, NY Tel: (212) E,HS,MS Chinese-American Planning Council Summer Youth Employment Program 165 Eldridge Street New York, NY Tel: (212) E,HS Community Association of Progressive Dominicans, Inc Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,B,CA,HS,L,MS,S,SC The Dome Project 486 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY Tel: (212) C,CP,MS,HS,T The Door 121 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,B,C,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,T,TP Double Discovery Center at Columbia University Alfred Lerner Hall Room Broadway, MC 2604 New York, NY Tel: (212) ge/ddc CP East Harlem Tutorial Program 2050 Second Avenue New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CA,CP,HS,MS,S,SC,T,TP The Educational Alliance The Downtown Community Center 197 East Broadway Suite U-5 New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CA,CP,HS,MS,SC,TP The Educational Alliance Counseling Services East Village Support Center 315 East 10 th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) ext C 5

10 Goddard Riverside Community Center 593 Columbus Avenue New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CA,CP,HS,MS,T,TP Grand Street Settlement 80 Pitt Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,CE,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP Greenwich Village Youth Council 345 E. 15th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY Tel: (212) hcouncil.net AS,C,HS,M,MS,S,T Harlem Center for Education One East 104 th Street Room 382 New York, NY Tel: (212) CP,HS,MS,T,TP Harlem Educational Activities Fund 2090 Seventh Avenue 10 th Floor New York, NY Tel: (212) C,CE,CP,HS,L,MS,TP Hartley House 413 West 46 th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,CA,HS,MS,S,SCT Community Based Organizations Continued Manhattan Continued Henry Street Settlement Youth Services 301 Henry Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,MS,S,SC,TP Let s Get Ready Various locations in NYC Tel: CP,HS,TP Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center 206 West 64 th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CA,HS,MS,S,T, Police Athletic League of NYC 396 Harlem Armory One West 142nd Street New York, NY Tel: (212) _time_centers_369_harlem_armory. asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Armory Center 216 Ft. Washington Ave New York, NY Tel: (212) _time_centers_amory_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Duncan Center 552 West 52nd Street New York, NY Tel: (212) me_centers_duncan_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Harlem Center 441 Manhattan Ave New York, NY Tel: (212) l_time_centers_harlem_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Various Locations in New York Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,CP,HS,MS,S,SC,T,TP Sponsors for Educational Opportunity 55 Exchange Place New York, NY Tel: (212) CE,CP,HS,M,V Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center 415 East 93 rd Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CA,CP,E,HS,L,M,MS,SC,T 6

11 Union Settlement Association 237 East 104th Street NY, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CP,HS,M,MS,S,SC,TP Community Based Organizations Continued Manhattan Continued University Settlement 184 Eldridge Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,C,CA,CP,HS,L,MS,SC,TP Wildcat Service Corporation 2 Washington Street 3rd floor New York, NY Tel: (212) CE,CP,E,HS,MS,SC 7

12 Community Based Organizations Continued Boys Club of New York Marion McMahon Abbe Clubhouse st Road Flushing, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,HS,MS,S,T The Child Center of NY Queens Boulevard, Woodside, New York Tel: (718) B,C,HS,MS,T Chinese-American Planning Council Queens Youth Services th Ave, 8 th Floor Flushing, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,E,HS,MS,T The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council Myrtle Avenue Glendale, New York Tel: (718) AS,CA,CE,E,HS,MS,S,T Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, Inc st Ave Long Island City, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,T,TP Queens Community House nd Drive Forest Hills NY Tel: (718) rg AS, C, CP, E, HS, L, MS, SC, TP Queens Sunnyside Community Services th Street Sunnyside, NY Tel: (718) AS, C, CA, CP, E, HS, MS, S, SC, TP Let s Get Ready Various locations in NYC Tel: CP,HS,TP Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Far Rockaway Clubhouse 426 Beach 40 th Street Far Rockaway, NY Tel: (718) bhouses/rockaway.php AS,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,SC,T,TP,V New York Junior Tennis League Arthur Ashe Educational Guidance Program Queens Boulevard Suite 1 Woodside, NY (718) x AS,C,CP,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Edward Byrne Center Guy R. Brewer Blvd S. Jamaica, NY Tel: (718) _time_centers_edward_byrne_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Foster Laurie Center th Ave Hollis, NY Tel: (718) _time_centers_foster_laurie_center.a sp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC Goldie Maple Academy Beacon 3-65 Beach 56th Street Arverne, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_goldiemaple_center. asp AS,CA,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC TASC/P.S th Street Flushing, NY Tel: (718) l_time_centers_tasc_ps_214_center. asp AS,CA,HS,MS,S Salah M. Hassanein Variety Boys & Girls Clubs of Queens th Road Long Island City, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CE,E,HS,MS,S Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Various Locations in New York Queens Boulevard - Suite 1 Woodside, NY Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,CP,HS,MS,S,SC,T,TP 8

13 Community Based Organizations Continued The Children s Aid Society Goodhue Center 304 Prospect Avenue Staten Island NY, Tel: (718) rg/goodhue AS,HS, MS,S,SC,T,V Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, Inc Manor Road Staten Island, NY Tel: (718) HS,MS,T New York Center for Interpersonal Development 130 Stuyvesant Place Fifth Floor Staten Island, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CE,HS,L,M,S Staten Island Police Athletic League of NYC TASC Michael J. Petrides School 715 Ocean Terrace Staten Island, NY Tel: (718) _time_centers_tasc_michael_j_pertri des_school.asp AS,CA,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC PS Tompkins Avenue Staten Island, NY Tel: (718) _time_centers_tasc_ps_14_center.as p AS,CA,HS,MS,S Police Athletic League of NYC PS Clawson Street Staten Island, NY Tel: (917) l_time_centers_ps41_center.asp AS,C,CA,E,HS,MS,S Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Various Locations in New York Tel: (718) AS,C,CA,CE,CP,HS,MS,S,SC,T,TP 9

14 ~ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ~ Transfer High Schools Transfer Schools are very good options for youth who are over-age and under-credited. They are small, academically rigorous, full-time high schools designed to re-engage students who are over-age and under-credited or have dropped out of high school. The essential elements of transfer schools include: a personalized learning environment, rigorous academic standards, student-centered pedagogy, support to meet instructional and developmental goals, and a focus on connections to college. Each transfer school determines admissions criteria individually. Detailed information can be found below. For admissions criteria and application processing, call the schools. Students, parents and guidance counselors can contact transfer schools directly to set up an intake interview or to learn more about the school. * New transfer school in School Name Bronx Academy HS Bronx Community HS Bronx Haven HS Bronx Regional HS City As School Crotona Academy Jill Chaifetz Transfer School P.U.L.S.E. HS Satellite Academy HS Wildcat (John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter HS) School Name Aspirations Diploma Plus High School * Address/ Phone 1440 Story Ave Bronx, NY Eagle Avenue Bronx, NY Eagle Ave Bronx, NY Rev Polite Ave Bronx, NY 3450 Tremont Bronx, NY St Ann s Ave Bronx, NY X187 Campus 778 Forest Ave Bronx, NY 560 East 179 th Street Bronx, NY 1010 Reverend James Polite Ave Bronx, NY Lafayette Ave Bronx, NY Address/ Phone 1495 Herkimer St. Brooklyn, NY BRONX Contact Person/Phone Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) x 3010 Admission (718) Admission (718) BROOKLYN Contact Person/Phone (718) Admissions Criteria Ages 16-2; 16=10 credits; 18=20 credits and two regents; 19+ =25 credits and three regents passed Ages enrolled in high school for at least one year Ages 16+, under credited Ages 16 or older with a minimum of 15 credits Ages 16-21; 20 credits including 3 math and 3 science Ages no credits required; 16=12 credits, 17=15 credits Ages 16-20, enrolled in HS for at least one year Ages 15-21, no credits required. Ages 16-18; 16 = 10 credits; 17= 12 credits; 18 = 16 credits Ages 16-20, 1 year of HS, 0-16 credits Admissions Criteria 10

15 Transfer High Schools Continued Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory HS 832 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn, NY BROOKLYN CONTINUED Admission (718) Ages =10 credits, 17=15 credits and 2 regents, 18=25 credits and 3 regents Brooklyn Academy HS Brooklyn Bridge Academy Brooklyn Community HS of Communication, Arts & Media Brooklyn Democracy Academy* Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service * Brownsville Academy Bushwick Community HS City As School EBC High School for Public Safety Liberation Diploma Plus HS 832 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn, NY Flatlands Ave. Brooklyn Willoughby Ave Brooklyn, NY Rockaway Ave. Brooklyn, NY Willoughby Street Brooklyn, NY E New York Ave Brooklyn, NY Palmetto St Brooklyn, NY Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY Herkimer Street Brooklyn, NY (718) West 19 th Street Brooklyn, NY Admission (718) Admission (718) Guidance Ms. Frazien (718) (718) (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) Ages with at least 10 credits and 1 regents passed (Negotiable) Flexible No transfers Below the age of 17 and a minimum of 10 credits Ages Age 17+ with 20 credits including 3 math and 3 science Over the age of 16 and under credited Ages who have been enrolled in HS for at least one year Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School * 985 Rockaway Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) Olympus Academy * Pacific HS W.E.B. DuBois Academic HS 755 East 100 th Street Brooklyn, NY Schermerhorn St Brooklyn, NY Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) ext.502 Ages Ages

16 Transfer High Schools Continued School Name Cascades HS for Teaching and Learning City As School Harlem Renaissance HS Harvey Milk HS Address/ Phone 198 Forsyth St. New York, NY Clarkson New York, NY E 128th St # 2 New York, NY Astor Pl. 3 rd Floor New York, NY Contact Person/Phone Admission (646) Admission (212) Admission (212) Admission (212) MANHATTAN Admissions Criteria 15 credits and 1 Regents passed Ages 17-21, minimum of 20 credits Ages , must have completed one year of HS Ages 14-21, must have attended at least one other HS Independence HS Lower East Side Preparatory HS Liberty HS Academy for Newcomers Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day HS Satellite Academy HS Midtown Satellite Academy HS Downtown West Side HS Wildcat (John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter HS) th Ave New York, NY Stanton St. New York, NY West 18 th St. New York, NY Second Ave New York, NY West 30 th Street New York, NY Forsyth St New York, NY West 102 nd St New York, NY Battery Place New York, NY Admission (212) Admission (212) Admission (212) Admission (212) Admission (646) Admission (212) Admission (212) Admission (212) Ages 17-21with one year of HS experience. Age 17=15 credits+1 regents passed; 18=20 cred+2 reg; 19+ =25 cred+3 reg Ages must have a minimum of 10 credits and two regents passed Students must be newly arrived non-english speakers. 9th graders must have proof that they completed 8th grade in their home country. Day program for English as a Second Language(ESL) students only. Students must be age Evening program for both ESL and non-esl students age of Non-ESL students must have a minimum of 15 credits. Ages 16-20, minimum of 5 credits Ages minimum of 10 credits Students age Age 17 = 10+ credits and 1 Regents passed. Age 18 = credits and 2 Regents passed. Age 19+ = 25+ credits and 3-5 Regents passed. Students who do not meet this criteria will be considered on an individual bases. Ages credits 12

17 Transfer High Schools Continued School Name North Queens Community HS Queens Academy High School Satellite Academy HS Voyages Academy * School Name Concord HS Address/ Phone th Road Queens, NY th Ave. Flushing, NY Hillside Ave Queens, NY th Street Elmhurst, NY Address/ Phone 109 Rhine Ave Staten Island. NY QUEENS Contact Person/Phone Admissions Criteria Admission No credit requirement (718) Admission (718) Admission (718) (718) ext. 244 Ages with a minimum of 14 credits Ages with a minimum of 8-10 credits STATEN ISLAND Contact Person/Phone Admissions Criteria Admission (718) 447- Ages with 10+ credits 1274 For more information about Transfer Schools, visit: 13

18 Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs), offered through the NYC Department of Education, are evening academic programs designed specifically to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. Eligible students are at least 17.5 years old, have been in school for four or more years, and have 17 or more credits. Grace Dodge High School YABC 2474 Crotona Avenue Bronx, NY (718) ext or 2134 Assistant Principal: Patricia Squire Walton Campus YABC 2780 Reservoir Avenue Bronx, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Keesha Lindsay Kennedy High School YABC 99 Terrace View Avenue Bronx, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Frank Parrino Herbert Lehman High School YABC 3000 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Martin Smallhorne Harry S Truman High School YABC 750 Baychester Avenue Bronx, NY (718) Assistant Principal: David Martin [email protected] James Monroe Educational Campus YABC 1300 Boynton Avenue Bronx, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Carmel N. Belizaire [email protected] Christopher Columbus High School YABC 925 Astor Avenue Bronx, NY (718) ext Assistant Principal: Ruth Colton [email protected] BRONX Young Adult Borough Center Young Adult Borough Center Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center 14

19 Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) Continued BRONX CONTINUED Adlai Stevenson High School YABC 1980 Lafayette Avenue Bronx, NY (718) ext. 111 Assistant Principal: Gladys De La Cruz Young Adult Borough Center With Learning to Work Flushing High School YABC Union Street Flushing, NY (718) ext. 428 Assistant Principal: George Alikakos High School for Arts & Business YABC Horace Harding Expressway Corona, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Bob Albert QUEENS Young Adult Borough Center Young Adult Borough Center John Adams High School YABC Rockaway Blvd. Ozone Park, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Edita Volovodovskaya Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Thomas Jefferson Campus YABC 400 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Juan Batista Canarsie High School YABC 1600 Rockaway Parkway Brooklyn, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Rosalie Marks Erasmus Campus YABC 911 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Rachel Lerner BROOKLYN Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work 15

20 Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) Continued Abraham Lincoln High School YABC 2800 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Neal Reich BROOKLYN CONTINUED Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Downtown Brooklyn YABC 69 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY (718) ext Assistant Principal: Jeffrey Harris South Shore Educational Complex YABC 6565 Flatlands Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Ralph Franco Automotive High School YABC 50 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) ext Assistant Principal: David DeCamp Franklin Delano Roosevelt th Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) Assistant Principal: Michael Ragucci Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work Washington Irving High School YABC 40 Irving Place New York, NY (212) ext Assistant Principal: Roger Bradley MANHATTAN George Washington Educational Campus YABC 549 Audubon Avenue New York, NY (212) ext. 189 Assistant Principal: Samuel Akel Young Adult Borough Center Young Adult Borough Center 16

21 Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) Continued MANHATTAN CONTINUED Brandeis High School YABC Young Adult Borough Center 145 West 84th Street New York, NY (917) ext Assistant Principal: Arleen Liquori Tottenville High School YABC 100 Luten Avenue Staten Island, NY (718) ext Assistant Principal: Joanne Calabro STATEN ISLAND Young Adult Borough Center with Learning to Work For more information about YABCs, visit: 17

22 New Visions Schools New Visions Schools offer personalized and rigorous educational opportunities to K-12 students of all levels and backgrounds. Established between 1993 and 1998 through a challenge grant from the Annenberg Foundation and private and public matching support, New Visions Schools are pioneers in the small school movement and continually seek to implement innovative approaches to teaching and learning that serve as local and national models. Between 1993 and 1998, thousands of parents, teachers, administrators, cultural groups and civic and educational institutions engaged in a collaborative process that resulted in the creation of small, themebased schools focusing on innovative, student-centered instructional practices. BRONX 1 Jonas Bronck Academy 2 Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice 3 The Lab School 4 Mott Haven Village School 5. Banana Kelly Collaborative High School MANHATTAN 6 Amistad Dual Language School 7 21st Century Academy for Community Leadership 8 Bread and Roses Integrated Arts High School 9 Thurgood Marshall Academy 10 Special Music School of America 11 Humanities Preparatory Academy 12 New York City Museum School 13 Legacy School for Integrated Studies 14 Shuang Wen School 15 School for the Physical City 16 Ballet Tech 17 East Side Community High School 18 Cascades Learning Center High School BROOKLYN 19 Science Skills Center for Science, Technology and the Arts 20 Brooklyn School for Global Studies 21 Benjamin Banneker Academy 22 The Children's School 23 New Visions Flatbush Mini-School 24 Bridges to Brooklyn/Brooklyn College Academy 25 El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice 26 Cypress Hills Community School 27 Essence School 28 Middle College High School at Medgar Evers QUEENS 29 Renaissance Charter School 30 Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College 31 Community Center School 32 Robert F. Wagner Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology 33 Robert F. Kennedy Community High School 34 Channel View School for Research For more information about New Visions schools, visit 18

23 Regular NYC Public High Schools If you are starting the high school admissions process from the beginning (after junior high school), you should first get a copy of the Directory of the New York City Public High Schools. These are available to all NYC middle school students, and OCFS has copies in all of its facilities as well as its Community Multi-Service Offices (CMSO). This directory provides detailed descriptions of nearly 400 New York City public high schools, including information about programs, extracurricular activities, special education services and eligibility. It is also available online at Every eligible student is assured entrance into one of the New York City public high schools. To file an application, a student must be a resident of New York City and meet eighth or ninth grade promotional standards. In order to get the most out of the high school admissions process, students should work with their parents and counselors to research their options and apply to the programs of greatest interest to them. Students can rank up to 12 schools/programs on their application. If a student wishes to attend his or her zoned high school, he or she must list the zoned programs of that high school as one of the choices on his or her application. All students must submit their high school applications by the deadline. There are three rounds in the high school admissions process: Specialized Admissions Round Students who wish to attend one of the Specialized High Schools must take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test or audition for Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School to be eligible for admission. Offers for Specialized High Schools are sent to students in February. Students who receive an offer are also notified if they were matched to one of the programs they listed on their application, and they can choose which offer to accept. If a student opts not to accept an offer to a Specialized High School, he/she forfeits the seat and will not have a place in a Specialized High School. Students who do not receive an offer are automatically entered into the main round. Main Round This round is for all students including those who did not receive an offer to a specialized high school. Students will be notified about the program to which they have been matched. Supplementary Round If a student does not receive a match in the main round, he/she has another opportunity to select up to 12 new choices during the supplementary round. The process works in the same manner as the main round in that it tries to match every applicant into his/her highest ranked school/program that also ranked them. Students who are not matched to one of their choices will be assigned to an available high school as near as possible to their homes. All students receive a high school match by the end of the supplementary round. To learn more, read the online publication Choosing A High School: Information for Middle School Students. This book gives suggestions as to how to narrow down schools to make a good match and how to read the High School Directory. It also discusses the difference between types of NYC public high schools, sample application materials, suggestions for parents, and more. A5B9BD8BD1AF/0/ChoosingaHighSchool2008_Englishweb.pdf For more information about the NYC public high schools and the high school admissions process, visit 19

24 ~ GED PROGRAMS ~ NYC Department of Education GED Programs GED preparation programs prepare students to pass the General Educational Development exam. A variety of different programs in the Alternative District (District 79) are available for students who wish to prepare to take the GED exam. Learning to Work GED is a program that combines academic instruction to help students prepare for the GED exam with work readiness and career and college exploration activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that help them develop skills they need for college and the workplace. A Community-Based Organization provides additional support services and helps students get placed in paid internships. There are partand full-time Learning to Work GED Programs. Full-Time Site Locations Borough Name of Site Contact Information Hours of Operation Brooklyn Access GED East (718) :00am 2:30pm Brooklyn Brooklyn Access GED (718) :00am 2:30pm Downtown Manhattan Access GED Manhattan :00am 2:30pm Part-Time Site Locations Borough Name of Site Contact Information Hours of Operation Bronx Adlai Stevenson GED (718) x 129 5:30-8:30pm Bronx John F. Kennedy (718) :30-8:30pm GED (Spanish Language) Bronx James Monroe (718) :30-8:30pm Educational Campus GED Bronx Herbert Lehman GED (718) :30-8:30pm Brooklyn Abraham Lincoln (718) :30-8:30pm GED Queens John Adams GED (718) :30-8:30pm Manhattan Community Prep GED :45-8:30pm For more information about GED programs within the DOE, visit 20

25 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Below are community-based organizations that have GED programs. Cost, requirements, and registration information are listed, but always check in advance because there are often changes. The public libraries often have GED programs at several branches. Most GED programs have an age requirement of 18; some start at 17 years old. If you are reading at a lower level than these programs require, go to page 25 to learn about pre-ged programs that work with youth with a 4-7 th grade reading level. Dollar amounts subject to change. BRONX Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Bronx Community College W.181 st Street & University Ave Bronx, NY (718) Evening classes Tues/Thurs 6pm-9pm * $ and over 8 th grade reading level East Side Settlement House 337 Alexander Ave. Bronx, NY (718) Educational Opportunity Center 1666 Bathgate Ave. Bronx, NY (718) Highbridge Community Life Center Inc. 950 Anderson Ave. (718) Highbridge Community Life Center Inc. 979 Ogden Ave. Bronx, NY (718) Hostos Community College 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY (718) Hostos Community College 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY (718) GED classes Mon-Fri from 9:30am- 12:45 Spanish GED classes ESL classes Citizenship classes Morning and Evening classes Pre-GED 36 hours of instruction GED 72 hours of instruction *classes meet twice a week/ 3 hours a day Free 19 and over 8 th grade reading level New registration the beginning of every month New registration begins in early Sept., Jan., and April Register Mon and Weds btw 9am 10am Free 18 and over Registration is on-going. Students are placed in classes whenever there is space available. Free 18 and over Registration is on-going. Students are placed in classes whenever there is space available. Free 19 and over Sign-up to be put on a waiting list. Wait is usually 6 months to a year. * Pre- GED: $175 GED: $ and over 8 th grade reading level Screenings are given every other Thurs at 10am or 6pm, year round 21

26 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued BRONX CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Job Corps 1771 Andrews Ave. Bronx, NY (718) * GED component to their job training program Free th grade reading level Rolling admissions Lehman College- Adult Learning Center 250 Bedford Park Blvd Bronx, NY Mid-Bronx Community Preservation Coalition Inc. 489 St. Pauls Place Bronx, NY (718) National Puerto Rican Forum Inc Webster Ave. Bronx, NY (718) Phipps Community Development Corporation 1030 E. 178 th St. Bronx, NY (718) Promesa 311 E. 175 th St. Bronx, NY Morning classes: Tue/Thur/Fri 9am-12:30 Evening classes: Tue/Thurs 6pm- 9pm Mon/Thurs 6pm- 9pm GED classes with computer literacy component Mon-Fri from 9am-2:30pm Pre-GED and GED classes: Mon-Fri 9am- 2pm * lunch is provided Pre-GED and GED classes Free 17 and over Register in: * Aug. for Sept. classes * Dec. for Jan. classes * March for April classes Free Free Free 17 to 20 years old 7 th grade reading level 17 and over * placement exam required to determine skill level 17 and older * placement exam required to determine skill level * $ and older Pre-GED: 5 th grade reading level GED: 8 th grade reading level Rolling admissions all year long- intake is every Mon- Thurs. at 11am Register in: * Aug. for Sept. classes * Dec. for Jan. classes * March for April classes Registration is year roundorientations and placement exams are given every 2-3 weeks 22

27 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued BRONX CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration South Bronx Overall Economic 9 month GED program with construction Free 8 th grade reading level * however they Program starts in Sept. Recruitment for following year starts in March Development Corporation 555 Bergen Ave Bronx, NY (718) training component classes Mon- Fri 8:30am 4pm are really looking at the motivation of the student- so they are willing to work with students at any level if they are motivated BROOKLYN Access GED Downtown Brooklyn 69 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY (718) x2040 Access East Brooklyn 6565 Flatlands Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) Alpha School Center for Progressive Living Inc Linden Blvd. Brooklyn, NY (718) Brooklyn Public Libraries (718) ext. 187 GED program with computer training component Classes: Mon- Fri 8:30am- 1:30pm *lunch and metro card provided Pre-GED classesclasses are two days a week at a Brooklyn Library location Free Orientations take place every 3 weeks for new students Free 17 and over Placement test will be given to determine class level Registration takes place Sept., Jan., and April. * call main number to get registration information 23

28 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued BROOKLYN CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Brooklyn College 2900 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) month GED course Weekday classes: Mon and Wed from 6pm-9pm Sat. classes: * $ and over *placement test is given to determine class level Registration takes place in Sept., Feb., and June CAMBA 885 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) Christian Fellowship Seventh Day Adventist Church Schenectady Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) East NY Learning Center 1495 Herkimer St. Brooklyn, NY (718) Fifth Avenue Committee 294 Smith St Brooklyn NY (718) Hope Program 1 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY (718) am-1pm 4 days/week, M-Th (9amnoon, 1-4pm, 5:30-8:30pm), pre- GED GED classes in English and Spanish Pre-GED classes GED classes Evenings 2xs a week; ESL 3xs a week from week Job readiness program with GED component Free 18+ Need to take a pre-test, bring ID. Free 18 and over Registrations take place in Sept/Jan every Friday until classes are full Free 19 and over Pre-GED: 5 th grade reading level GED: 9 th grade reading level GED: all levels accepted Registration takes place in Sept, Jan, and March. Free 18 and over Orientation/ info sessions take place Tues and Thurs at 9am 24

29 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued BROOKLYN CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Imani House Inc. 76A Fifth Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) Kingsborough Community College 2001 Oriental Blvd Brooklyn, NY (718) Ladies Committee for Puerto Rican Culture 1495 Herkimer Street Brooklyn, NY (718) Linden Learning Center 1965 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn, NY (718) Maura Clarke- Ita Ford Center 139 Menahen St. Brooklyn, NY (718) Medgar Evers College 1150 Carroll St. Brooklyn, NY (718) week courseevening classes 2 nights a week morning classes sat/sun GED prep in English (T, Th 9-12)and Spanish (M,W 9-12) Spanish Pre- GED and GED classes Two sites- 139 Menahen St.: Mon, Tues, Wed from 12-2pm EBC H.S Dekalb Ave.: Mon and Wed. from 6pm- 9pm GED Classes: Mon & Wed 9:30-12:30 or 6pm- 9pm Tues & Thr. from 9:30am- 12:30 or 6pm- 9pm * Evening classes: $120 Morning classes: $105 Free 18 and over 8 th grade reading level Registration takes place in Sept, mid-jan, & April 18 and over Call for an appt. Waiting list varies. Site also provides academic counseling and ESL classes 18 and over Pre-GED: no reading level required GED: 7 th grade reading level Registration takes place in Sept. and Jan. * $ and over Registration takes place in Sept and Jan/Feb. 25

30 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued BROOKLYN CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Neighborhood Women of Williamsburg/ Greenpoint 187 Leonard Street Brooklyn, NY Tel: (718) Contact: Juanita Rodriguez English GED 9-3 M-F; Spanish GED 8-1:30 M-F; GED classes include vocational and counseling workshops New Horizons 75 Lewis Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) NYC College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY (718) Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow 25 Thornton St. Brooklyn, NY (718) Morning classes: 9am- 1pm Mon- Thurs Evening classes: 5:45pm- 8:45pm Mon, Tues, Wed. Usually 15 students in each class ESOL, GED, and pre-ged classes open to anyone living in NYC. Classes held Mon-Thurs from 6-8:30pm Free yo Must be discharged from HS. Catchment area: Williamsburg and Greenpoint; must have immunizations, proof of address, transcript and discharge papers * Free $10 reg. fee Free 18 and over Placement test to determine class level, test given M-Th; 5 th grade reading level=basic education, 9 th grade=pre-ged, 10 th =GED class Fall and Spring sessions Registration takes place in Sept. and Jan. 26

31 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued BROOKLYN CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Ridgewood/St. Nicholas Center 299 Wyckoff Ave and 217 Wyckoff Ave Brooklyn, NY (718) M-F 8-11:30 and and another program for 21+; inquire about computer training, job prep, life skills and stipend program Call for an intake Saint Mary s Community Services 230 Classon Ave Brooklyn, NY (718) St. Rita s Church Adult Learning Center 275 Shepherd Ave. Brooklyn, NY (718) Sunset Park Adult and Family Education 6025 Sixth Ave Brooklyn, NY (718) Turning Point- Discipleship Educational Center th Ave Brooklyn, NY (718) Vocational Foundation One Hanson Place Brooklyn, NY (718) Classes are held Mon, Tues, Th from 10-2 Evening classes: Mon. and Wed. from 6:30pm- 9:30pm Morning classes: Mon- Thur from 9am-12 Evening classes: Mon. and Wed. 6pm-9pm Mon-Fri 3-4 times per week day and evening classes Spanish available Free 17 and over Registration takes place Sept. and Jan. Free 19 and over Registration is ongoing Free 18 and over Classes begin in Sept., Jan., and April *students can call anytime to be placed on the waiting list for the next program cycle Free 17 and over *placement test to determine class level Registrations take place in Sept, Jan, April, & June 27

32 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued MANHATTAN Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Access GED 269 W. 35 th Street New York, NY Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers St. New York, NY Borough of Manhattan Community College 30 W. Broadway New York, NY City College- Adult and Continuing Education School 138th and Convent Avenue in West Harlem or Four month GED courses The disability office is familiar w/accommodations etc. 14 week program, classes from 9 am -12 pm and 6-9pm. Some morning classes will begin at 10am. Classes are M-F but only four days a week. Class sizes are between students. * $ years and over 8 th grade reading level Free Free Registration in Aug-Sept. And Dec-Jan Call to be put on waiting list and they will send you a postcard when your class cycle is starting. Placement test before program starts. 28

33 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued MANHATTAN CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Community Impact- Columbia University New York, NY Free 18 years and over *requires an interview and commitment to finish 12 weeks of program Community Impact- Graham- Windham Beacon Center rd St. New York, NY The Door 121 Ave. of the Americas New York, NY Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc. 2 Astor Place New York, NY ICD YES Adolescent Skills Center (212) E 24 th Street New York, NY Pre-GED and GED classes: 12 week program Morning classes: Mon- Thus from 10:30am-1pm Evening classes: Mon- Thurs from 6pm-8pm Spanish GED classes: 12 week program Mon-Thurs. from 6pm- 8pm pre-ged and GED preparation Free Free 18 years and over * requires an interview and commitment to finish 12 weeks of program At least 16 years old to start the program, and a 16yo student must reach his/her 17 th birthday within the school year who are concurrently enrolled in mental health treatment, residential treatment, CDT, IPRT or other mental health program. Referrals to mental health treatment can be offered when appropriate. New cycles start every 12 weeks- call to register for next session New cycles start every 12 weeks- call to register for the next session 29

34 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued MANHATTAN CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration John Jay College of Criminal Justice 899 Tenth Ave. New York, NY week GED program classes: Mon and Wed. from 6pm- 9pm * $ years and over 8 th grade reading level Just-Us, Inc 18 E. 116 th St. New York, NY Literacy Partners 30 E. 33 rd St. New York, NY Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center- 163 W. 125 th St. New York, NY Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center 212 W. 120 th St. New York, NY St. Francis Xavier Adult Education Center 55 W. 15 th Street New York, NY ext. 206 Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center st Ave. New York, NY GED classes Day classes: 9am-5pm Evening classes: 5:30pm- 8:30pm 5 month GED program day and evening classes 12 week GED program: Mon and Wed. from 5:30pm- 8:30pm DOE sponsored GED program Morning classes: Mon- Fri 9am- 2:30pm Eve classes: Mon. 5:30pm Sat classes 10am-2pm Free Classes begin in Sept., Jan., and April Free 18 and over Registrations in: Sept, Jan, & April; 10 week program Need: SSN Free 21 and over Register in early Sept and Jan * Approx. $50 for reg. and books Free 18 years and over Call to register for next session 17 years and over Call to be put on the waiting list- usually can be placed in a couple of months 30

35 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued MANHATTAN CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Times Square Youth Contact: Rebecca Harnson (646) GED, job training and mentoring Free 17yo and over, open to those involved in justice system Union Settlement Association 237 E. 104 th St. (btwn 2 nd and 3 rd ) New York, NY Vocational Foundation Inc. 52 Broadway New York, NY (212) YouthLEAD Program Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY (718) Ed. Opportunity Center Archer Ave. Jamaica, NY (718) Flowers with Care Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY (718) La Guardia College Ctr for Veterans, Youth & Adults Thomson Ave LI City, NY (718) /5347 Spanish GED program and Pre-GED, GED programs 6 month vocational prog. w/ GED Classes: Mon- Fri from 9am- 5pm English only GED classes GED classes Monday-Friday Day classes: 9am- 2pm Eve classes: 5:30pm- 8:30 pm * Free $25 registrati on fee Free 17 years and over placement test to determine class level 17 to 21 years old Call for registration information Program cycles begin in Sept. and Jan. Intake occurs Aug-Sept and Dec-Jan every Tues and Thurs at 9:30am Free 17+ Young person Needs to be officially discharged from high school before beginning classes; Job development and College prep programs also available QUEENS Free 17+ Sessions start in: Sept, Dec, & March; 10 week program; need: proof of residency (1 yr), proof of income (if working), proof of age, SS card Free 6 week long program 31

36 Community-Based Organizations GED Programs Continued QUEENS CONTINUED Program/Site Description Cost Requirements Registration Southern Queens Park Association Inc, Project Reconnect th St. Jamaica, NY (718) ext. 134 Individual workshops for strengthening specific areas in prep for GED test Free Sunnyside Community Services th Street Sunnyside, NY (718) ext. 129 York College- Access Learning Center th St. Jamaica, NY (718) York College- Adult and Continuing Education Guy R Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY (718) College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd Staten Island,NY Donna Grant (718) Pre-GED and GED Evening classes: Mon- Thur. 4pm- 7pm Free no reading level required for Pre- GED placement test to determine class level Rolling admissions depending on available space Registration is ongoing according to space available GED course Morning classes: Mon- Thus from 9am-1pm Evening classes: Mon- Thus from 6pm- 9pm *also Spanish GED classes Free 19 and over Rolling admissions GED courses * $ and over Registration in Sept. and Jan. GED courses, evening and day classes * Fees subject to change STATEN ISLAND 21 years old and over 32

37 ~ GED TO COLLEGE PROGRAMS ~ CUNY Prep CUNY Prep is a full-time college preparatory high school program that operates from 9 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is credit-granting and operates year round. Most students stay with the program for a minimum of six months and a maximum of a year. The focus is on college and college readiness, not the GED exam. All students are expected to have a serious interest in, and commitment to, attending college upon graduating. Students take classes in Humanities, Science, Mathematics, College Survival, Writing, Health/PE, and electives such as computers, media literacy. Special interest clubs are available. Classes are 70 minutes long and students are provided with breakfast and a hot lunch. The aim of the program is to provide our students with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to: Apply and be accepted to college Pass the GED test with a high score Set and accomplish academic and personal goals All students who graduate from the program receive follow-up services, such as support from our staff, alumni meetings, and assistance with college life. The school partners with college campuses of the City University of New York (CUNY) to ensure a smooth transition for those students who choose to attend a college in the CUNY system. CUNY Catch (College Alliance for Transitional Career Help) CUNY Catch is a transitional program, initiated by LaGuardia Community College, to serve adolescents at risk who are attending high school and preparing for release to their home communities. This alliance of LaGuardia, Bronx Community College, and Medgar Evers College has developed a model for transitional services that is recognized nationally for its strong case management approach, and emulated by both New York City Department of Correction and New York State Education Department. From its inception in 1991, CUNY Catch has operated in both detention and sentencing facilities in New York City. The program combines the collaborative efforts and resources of City University of New York and the Department of Education, and has the assured cooperation of the Department of Correction, and additional agency support of the NYC Office of Criminal Justice. The target population is the adolescent inmate, as well as the youngster on probation or simply at risk. The program provides outreach and career counseling on Rikers (at eleven facilities), and post-release aftercare at three CUNY campuses. Along with the integration of learning and work, family participation, and general health issues and referrals, the program emphasis is on entry to academic and vocational training, career development and preparation for entry into the labor market. 33

38 ~ PRE-GED PROGRAMS ~ Community Education Pathways for Success Program (CEPS) The Youth Development Institute (YDI) developed the Community Education Pathways for Success Program (CEPS) in The program enables young adults (16-24 year olds) who have left school without a diploma to return to school, complete their GED, and prepare for and enter college and/or the workforce. The CEPS program works with youth who read at the 4-7 th grade level and are therefore ineligible for a GED program. This is a pre-ged program that combines a youth development approach for the education, social support, and career development of this population. Samuel Colon, (CEPS Supervisor) Director of Adult Education Services East Side House Settlement 337 Alexander Avenue Bronx, NY Phone: (718) ext. 44 Fax: (718) [email protected] BRONX Samuel Colon, (CEPS Supervisor) Director of Adult Education Services East Side House Settlement 337 Alexander Avenue Bronx, NY Phone: (718) ext. 44 Fax: (718) [email protected] Shalima L. McCants (CEPS Supervisor) Program Coordinator Citizens Advice Bureau 1130 Grand Concourse 2nd Floor Bronx, NY Phone:(718) [email protected] Javiel Vega (CEPS Supervisor) Director, Young Adult Outreach Initiative New Settlement Apartments 1525 Walton Avenue (green door) Bronx, NY Phone: (718) x1 Fax: (718) [email protected] 34

39 Pre GED Programs Community Education Pathways for Success Program (CEPS) Continued BROOKLYN Samantha Douglas, (CEPS Supervisor) Youth L.E.A.D Director Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation 625 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) x 109 Fax: (718) [email protected] Susan Thompson (CEPS Supervisor) Program Director Turning Point Educational Center 5013 Seventh Avenue Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) Fax: (718) [email protected] Ditashiah Kohn (CEPS Supervisor) Youth Programs Director DREAMS 715 Gates Avenue, Suite C Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) [email protected] MANHATTAN Walkiria De Jesus (CEPS Supervisor) Coordinator of Education and Career Services New Heights Neighborhood Center 216 Fort Washington Avenue, 2 nd Floor New York, NY Phone: [email protected] 35

40 ~ Literacy Programs ~ Model Young Adult Literacy Program CEO is working with community based organizations and the public libraries to develop model literacy programs. The programs target curriculum and instructional approach to the needs and interests of young adults, offer a work readiness or internship/job placement component, modest participant stipends/incentives, and case management services to support sustained participation. Eligibility: Out-of-school youth between 16 and 24 years old with reading levels between fourth and eight grade level. Interested in participating in the Model Young Adult Literacy Program? Registration is year round. See below for the site near you. Jude Pierre CAMBA 855 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) ext.424 [email protected] Eva Raison Sunset Park Library 5108 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, NY Eva Raison DeKalb Library 790 Bushwick Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) Ext. 187 [email protected] Mott Haven Library Shawanda Williams 321 East 140 th Street Bronx, NY (718) [email protected] West Farms Library Brooklyn Bronx Model Young Adult Literacy Program Model Young Adult Literacy Program Model Young Adult Literacy Program Model Young Adult Literacy Program Model Young Adult Literacy Program Shawanda Williams 2085 Honeywell Avenue Bronx, NY (718) [email protected] 36

41 Literacy Programs Model Young Adult Literacy Program Continued Bronx Continued Highbridge Community Life Center Linda Avitable 979 Ogdan Avenue Bronx, NY (718) Maria Cronin South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO) 555 Bergen Avenue Bronx, NY (718) New York Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation 76 Wadsworth Avenue New York, NY Elizabeth Conde Steven Portericker Union Settlement Association 1175 Third Avenue New York, NY Maryam Shabaaz Queens Library Jamaica Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, NY (718) Queens Literacy Program Literacy Program Model Young Adult Literacy Program Model Young Adult Literacy Program Model Young Adult Literacy Program 37

42 Services for Students with Special Needs AHRC-NYC Various locations in NYC AHRC New York City, a family governed organization, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Offers educational evaluations, recreational activities and summer camp opportunities. Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road Bronx, NY Tel: (718) Braille Writers, Closed-circuit television enlargers, Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, TTY Machine, TTY Machine Loan Program Baychester Branch Library 2049 Asch Loop North Bronx, NY Tel: (718) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Assistive Amplification System Bronx Kingsbridge Branch Library 280 West 231st Street Bronx, NY Tel: (718) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Assistive Amplification System Soundview Branch Library 660 Soundview Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) Personal Reading Machines West Farms Branch Library 2085 Honeywell Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Assistive Amplification System 38

43 Services for Students with Special Needs Continued AHRC-NYC Various locations in NYC AHRC New York City, a family governed organization, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Offers educational evaluations, recreational activities and summer camp opportunities. Brooklyn Public Library Flatlands The Child s Place 2065 Flatbush Avenue Tel: (718) Programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12. Brooklyn Public Library Greenpoint The Child s Place 107 Norman Avenue Tel: (718) Programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12. Brooklyn Public Library Marcy The Child s Place 617 DeKalb Avenue Tel: (718) Programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12. Brooklyn Brooklyn Public Library Red Hook The Child s Place 7 Wolcott Street Tel: (718) Programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12. Brooklyn Public Library Saratoga The Child s Place 8 Thomas S. Boyland Street Tel: (718) Programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12. Brooklyn Public Library Sunset Park The Child s Place th Avenue Tel: (718) Programs for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 12. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Youth and Family Services 625 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY Tel:(718) AS,B,C,CA,CP,HS,MS,S TDD/TTY Machines 39

44 Services for Students with Special Needs Continued 67 th Street Branch Library 328 East 67th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, TTY Machine AHRC-NYC 83 Maiden Lane New York, NY Tel: (212) AHRC New York City, a family governed organization, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Offers educational evaluations, recreational activities and summer camp opportunities. Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library 40 West 20th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Braille Writers, TTY Machine Chinese-American Planning Council Youth Services 150 Elizabeth Street New York, NY Tel: (212) B,CP,HS,L,MS,T,TP, TDD/TTY Machines Countee Cullen Branch Library 104 West 136th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Assistive Amplification System Manhattan Donnell Library Center 20 West 53rd Street New York, NY Tel: (212) Closed-circuit Television Enlargers Jefferson Market Branch Library 425 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY Tel: (212) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Assistive Amplification System Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Avenue Accessibility Services 2nd floor New York, NY Tel: (212) Personal Reading Machines, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Braille Writers, TTY Machine, TTY Machine Loan Program New York University Upward Bound Metro Center for Urban Education Steinhardt School of Education 82 Washington Square East Suite 72 New York, NY C,CP,TP for students with disabilities 40

45 Services for Students with Special Needs Continued AHRC-NYC Various locations in NYC AHRC New York City, a family governed organization, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Offers educational evaluations, recreational activities and summer camp opportunities. Queens Library Auburndale Francis Lewis Boulevard Flushing, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Baisley Park Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Bayside Northern Boulevard Bayside, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers, TTY Loan Program Queens Library Broadway Broadway Long Island City, NY Tel: (718) TTY Loan Program Queens Queens Library Central Library Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers, TTY Loan Program Queens Library East Elmhurst Astoria Boulevard East Elmhurst, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers, TTY Loan Program Queens Library East Flushing Northern Boulevard Flushing, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Elmhurst Broadway Elmhurst, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Main Street Flushing, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers, TTY Loan Program Queens Library Forest Hills Avenue Forest Hills, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers 41

46 Services for Students with Special Needs Continued Queens Library Glen Oaks Union Turnpike Glen Oaks, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Glendale Place Glendale, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Hollis Hillside Avenue Hollis, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Continued Queens Library Langston Hughes Northern Boulevard Corona, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Laurelton Street Laurelton, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Lefferton Lefferts Boulevard Richmond Hill, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Howard Beach Avenue Howard Beach, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers, TTY Loan Program Queens Library Jackson Heights Street Jackson Heights, NY Tel: (718) TTY Loan Program Queens Library Kew Gardens Hills Vleigh Place Flushing, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library McGoldrick Roosevelt Av. Flushing, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Middle Village Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library North Hills Marathon Parkway Little Neck, NY Tel: (718) TTY Loan Program 42

47 Services for Students with Special Needs Continued Queens Library Peninsula Rockaway Beach Boulevard Rockaway Beach, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers, TTY Loan Program Queens Continued Queens Library Seaside Rockaway Beach Boulevard Rockaway Park, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Queens Village Street Queens Village, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers, TTY Loan Program Queens Library Richmond Hill Hillside Avenue Richmond Hill, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Rochdale Village Avenue Jamaica, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Rosedale Street Rosedale, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library South Ozone Park Rockaway Boulevard South Ozone Park, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Steinway Street Long Island City, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Windsor Park Bell Boulevard Bayside, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers Queens Library Woodhaven Forest Parkway Woodhaven, NY Tel: (718) Closed Circuit TV enlargers 43

48 Services for Students with Special Needs Continued AHRC-NYC Various locations in NYC AHRC New York City, a family governed organization, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Offers educational evaluations, recreational activities and summer camp opportunities. Dongan Hills Branch Library 1617 Richmond Road Staten Island, NY Tel: (718) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, Assistive Amplification System Staten Island Richmondtown Branch Library 200 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, NY Tel: (718) Screen Magnification Software St. George Library Center 5 Central Avenue Staten Island, NY Tel: (718) Personal Reading Machines, Screen Magnification Software, Closed-circuit Television Enlargers, TTY Machine, TTY Machine Loan Program 44

49 The City University of New York s commitment to the education of all New Yorkers begins long before the start of freshman year. Through its Collaborative Programs, CUNY invests substantial human and financial resources in the service of public school students and out-of-school youth. The work CUNY does with the NYC public schools through the Office of Academic Affairs is known collectively as Collaborative Programs. Currently, Collaborative Programs include CUNY-sponsored or affiliated schools; programs with pre-college and college courses and activities, academic advising and support services; and arts projects. The Office of Academic Affairs manages these efforts in partnership with the New York City Department of Education and other organizations. CUNY was also recently selected by the Department of Education to be one of the new Partnership Support Organizations. College Now is CUNY s largest collaborative program, enlisting all 17 colleges and nearly 300 NYC public high schools in its mission to help prepare students for high school graduation and success in college. The program provides a variety of no-cost opportunities, including collegecredit courses, college-preparatory courses and activities, experiential-based summer programs, and access to campus facilities and cultural offerings. A New York City public high school collaborates with one or more of the 17 City University of New York (CUNY) colleges to create a College Now partnership. The program then offers eligible students a number of ways to improve their high school performance and get a jumpstart on college. College Now offers many activities and opportunities: academic courses (both for high school and college credit) campus-based tours and cultural events, such as theater or dance performances exclusive scholarship offers To take college credit courses students must qualify, usually with a 75 on the English and/or Math Regents exams. These courses are therefore taken mostly by 11 th and 12 th graders. Precollege courses do not require Regents exams and focus on preparing students for college-level work. More information can be found at our web site: 45

50 Middle Grades Initiative/GEAR UP is designed to support public school students' academic work and college awareness, beginning in the middle grades so they will be prepared for high school, College Now opportunities, and, eventually, success in postsecondary education. The program provides multi-year support services through school-based tutoring, advising and counseling, and early college awareness and arts education programs. In MGI/Gear Up, students are followed from middle school through high school and schools are partnered with a CUNY college. Requirements/Accessibility: At this time, MGI/Gear Up is not enrolling new 6 th and 7 th graders. However, if a student transfers into a classroom where a current cohort exists, they will be incorporated into the program. School Partners Borough CUNY Partner High School Partner Manhattan City College of New York Bronx Hunter College Hostos Community College Lehman College Frederick Douglass Academy Frederick Douglass Academy II Thurgood Marshall Academy East Side Community High School Henry Street School for International Studies Hostos-Lincoln Academy Mary E. Walker Medical Science Academy East Bronx Academy for the Future In-Tech Academy South Bronx Preparatory Queens Queens College Queens Gateway to the Health Sciences School Renaissance Charter School More information can be found on our web site: 46

51 The Early College Initiative works with the Department of Education to re-design the secondary school experience. Students enter early college schools of which there are currently 10 in the 6th or 9th grade, study with a mix of high school and college faculty, and have the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree (or two years of transferable credit) upon graduation. Early College Schools are based on the belief that all students deserve a high-quality education that adequately prepares them for college-level work. There are no admission exams and students of all abilities are encouraged to apply. The selection process is designed to create a student body that reflects the neighborhood in which the school is located. Early College Schools are small in size no more than 575 students at capacity accept students from all backgrounds and ability levels enable students to graduate from high school with up to two years of college credit provide support to students by making use of after school and summer instruction use college facilities and resources Locations Enrollment: Most Early College schools admit students at the 6 th or 9 th grade level and students must meet other application requirements for admission. More information can be found on our web site: 47

52 CUNY Affiliated Schools span all levels from pre-k to 12th grade. College faculty members frequently work with their counterparts at these schools on matters of professional development, curriculum alignment, and placement of student teachers. Eleventh- and twelfth-grade students in many of these schools have the same opportunity as College Now students to enroll in college-credit courses. The Affiliated Schools Program of The City University of New York provides college-sponsored educational activities for New York City public school students By helping develop and deepen professional connections between college and school educators, the Affiliated Schools reflect the advantages of sustained, crossinstitutional attention to post-secondary preparation. Locations: College School Baruch Bronx Bronx City City Kingsborough Kingsborough LaGuardia Lehman Lehman Lehman Lehman Lehman Lehman Lehman Lehman Medgar Evers New York City College of Technology Queens Queens Queens College of Staten Island York Enrollment: Accessibility to programming depends upon attendance at a particular Affiliated School. More information can be found at our web site: Baruch College Campus HS University Heights HS PS 23 Family College A. Philip Randolph HS for Mathematics, Science & Engineering Leon M. Goldstein HS for the Sciences PS 225 Family College Annex Newcomers HS HS of American Studies HS for Teaching and the Professions The Celia Cruz Bronx HS for Music Bronx Health Sciences HS Astor Collegiate Academy Marie Curie HS for Nursing, Medicine and Allied Health Professions Bronx HS for the Visual Arts Renaissance High School of Musical Theatre and Technology Medgar Evers Preparatory George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education HS Louis Armstrong Middle School The Queens College School for Math, Science and Technology Townsend Harris HS CSI HS for International Studies Queens HS for Sciences at York College 48

53 CUNY Prep (CUNY Preparatory Transitional High School Program) is a full-time, year-round academic program that serves out-of-school lowincome youth between the ages of 16 and 18. CUNY Prep is committed to developing life-long learners who have the academic, personal, and social skills necessary for higher education, expanded life opportunities, and active participation in community and civic affairs. The school culture fosters resilience, reflection, and success in both principle and practice. Grade Level: GED, between the ages of 16 and 18, evening program for students age 19 or older. Enrollment: To be considered for admission, students must be years old, out of school for two months (or have a long-term absence designation), and have at least an eighth grade reading level. To begin the admissions process, interested youth and their parent(s)/guardian or other support person will need to: Attend an Open House (Open Houses are usually scheduled a month prior to the start of the fall, winter and summer sessions). Take a Stanford 10 Reading test at the Open House. Meet with an admissions and evaluation counselor for a personal interview, during which potential students will be asked about their past educational experiences, commitment to a full-time, year-round program, and personal issues that may impact their efforts at CUNY Prep. Once a potential student successfully completes the above requirements, he or she will be asked to return to take the Stanford 10 Math and ABLE exams. Finally, successful applicants must attend and complete a week-long orientation at the start of the semester. Location: CUNY Prep 2122 White Plains Road Bronx, NY More information can be found at our web site: 49

54 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Bronx The Mosholu Montefiore Communtiy Center College Bound Program 3450 Dekalb Ave. Bronx, New York Phone (718) Fax (718) Robyn Questel-Spiegel, Assistant Director College Preparation Program for High School Students New Settlement Apts. College Acces Center 1563 Walton Avenue Bronx, NY Primary Contact: Allison Palmer, Director, College Access Center Alternative Contact: Yesenia Rodriguez Phone: (718) Fax: (718) Kingsbridge Heights Community Center College Directions Program 3101 Kingdbridge Terrace Bronx, NY Primary Contact: Deanna Peralta, Director Phone: (718) Fax: (718) Website: Bronx Community College 2155 University Avenue Bronx NY (718) Admissions office: (718) Admissions Officer John Rosa College Discovery Contact: Ken Davis College Preparation Program for High School Students College Preparation Program for High School Students CUNY 2 year College College Discovery 50

55 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Bronx Continued Hostos Community College 500 Grand Concourse Bronx NY (718) Admissions office: (718) Contact: Maria Grieco Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West Bronx NY (718) Admissions office: (877) Lehman-1 Contact: Annette Hernandez Boricua College Bronx Center (New campus scheduled for completion 2010) E. 147th Street Bronx, NY (718) CUNY 2 year College College Discovery CUNY 2 year College College Discovery 4 yr private college 51

56 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Cypress Hill Local Development Corporation College Steps 2836 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY, (718) BROOKLYN STEPS helps local young people each year to apply to and enter college. We provide individual counseling to assist with the admissions and financial aid process, workshops, and college trips. College Preparation Program for High School Students El Puente Leadership Center 1211 South 4th Street Brooklyn, NY Primary Contact: Melinda Gonzalez, Education Support Coordinator Alternative Contact: William Orellana Phone: (718) , Ext: 24 Fax: (718) Website: Kingsborough Community College 2001 Oriental Boulevard Brooklyn NY (718) Admissions office: (718) College Discovery Contact: New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) SEEK Contact: Dorie B. Clay College Preparation Program for High School Students CUNY 2 year College College Discovery CUNY 4 year College SEEK 52

57 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Medgar Evers College 1650 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) SEEK Contact: Janice Zummo Brooklyn College 2900 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) SEEK Contact: Martha Bell Boricua College Brooklyn Campus - Northside 186 North 6th Street Brooklyn, NY (718) Brooklyn Campus Graham 9 Graham Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) BROOKLYN CONTINUED CUNY 4 year College SEEK CUNY 4 year College SEEK 4 yr private college 53

58 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Manhattan East Harlem Tutorial Program University Program 2050 Second Avenue New York, NY Primary Contact: Carlos Velazquez, Associate Director of Programs Alternative Contact: Marilyn Navarro, Program Director Phone: (646) Fax: (212) Tutoring The Dome Project College Program 486 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY (212) Tutoring The Academic Tutoring Program pairs students ages 7-18 for free subject specific one-on-one tutorial sessions with a volunteer tutor for the duration of the school semester. Program participants receive intensive educational support (i.e., tutoring, skill building, test prep, etc.) from their tutor, as well as Educational Consultants, who supervise the sessions that meet weekly for one and a half hours. The Academic Tutoring Program takes place weekly during the Spring/Fall academic semester at Brandeis High School, located at 145 West 84th Street (between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues), in the school cafeteria. The program meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Chess-in-the-Schools 520 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY Primary Contact: Juliana Solinger, College Bound Manager [email protected] Alternative Contact: Nick Tenaglia [email protected] Executive Director or Principal: Marley Kaplan Phone: (646) Fax: (212) College Bound Program 54

59 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued YMCA of Greater New York College Access 5 West 63rd Sttreet, 6th Floor New York, NY Primary Contact: Lauren Tucker, Program Director [email protected] Alternative Contact: Marty Forth [email protected] Phone: (212) Website: Manhattan Continued College Preparation Program for High School Students Goddard Riverside is OPTIONS program 593 Columbus Avenue New York, NY Phone: (212) [email protected] Settlement College Readiness Program (SCRP) Washington Houses Community Center rd Avenue New York, NY (212) Offers: SAT Prep Courses, Writing Workshop, Career and College Fairs, Computer Courses, Specialized High School Admission and Regents Test Prep Courses Goddard Riverside REACH program 593 Columbus Avenue New York, NY [email protected] Phone: (212) ext. 354 Let's Get Ready 50 Broadway, Suite 806 New York, NY Primary Contact: Rachel Cleaver, Director of Program Development [email protected] Alternative Contact: Katie Brounstein [email protected] Phone: (646) Fax: (646) Website: College Preparation Program for High School Students College Preparation Program for High School Students College Preparation Program for Students in grades 6 to 12. College Preparation Program for Students in grades 6 to

60 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Manhattan Continued Bank Street College Libery LEADS Program 610 West 112 Street New York, NY Primary Contact: Charisse Taylor, Educational Advancement Coordinator Alternative Contact: Maxine Roberts Phone: (212) , Ext: 42 Website: College Preparation Program Barnard College Liberty Partnerships Program 3009 Broadway New York, NY Primary Contact: Alexandra Nestoras, Director Alternative Contact: Jason Wolfe, Associate Director Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Chinese American Planning Council Project Gateway 150 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY Jacob Lin (212) ext.148 Talent Search/College Advisement The Door/ University Settlement 121 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY / Greg Morris, Education Supervisor (212) ext One-on-one Tutoring in all subject areas after school on Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays at 10AM, 12 noon and 2PM. FREE KAPLAN-BASED S.A.T. PREP CLASSES take place at The Door on Tuesdays from 6-8PM, sponsored by New York Cares. College Preparation Program College Preparation Program High School Students Talent Search 56

61 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued The Dome Project College Program 486 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY Primary Contact: Makdyanet Cedeno, College Ad visor Alternative Contact: Matin Caba Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: Manhattan Continued College Prep Placement helps young people to define their post-secondary school goals and work toward achieving them. We help our students to learn about schools, admissions requirements, and potential career paths. Some students may hesitate to pursue their college dreams due to past educational experiences. We help these youths strengthen their skills and school records to become good candidates for admission. And once our students are placed, we help them adjust to their new school environment. College Preparation Program High School Students Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education 160 Convent Avenue Harris Hall Rm H-06 New York, NY Contact: Paul Anderson Phone: (212) Only available with certain HS in NYC. Students should have high scores in math and science. College preparation, college trips, test preparation available. Roads to Success 307 West 38th Street, Suite 101 New York, NY Primary Contact: Jonathan Rosenberg, Executive Director Alternative Contact: Kate Cushing Phone: (212) Website: College Preparation Program High School Students College Preparation Program High School Students 57

62 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Summer Search Summer Search College Access Program 90 Broad Street, Suite 202 New York, NY Primary Contact: Elena Yesner, College Counselor Alternative Contact: Karina Kirsch Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: Manhattan Continued College Preparation Program High School Students StreetSquash, Inc. College Prep Programs 40 W 116th Street New York, NY Primary Contact: Mary Cipollone, Director [email protected] Alternative Contact: Leah Brown [email protected] Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: College Preparation Program High School Students 58

63 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Urban Dove College All-Stars 40 Exchange Place - Suite 501 New York, NY Primary Contact: D.Maria Frazier, Program Manager [email protected] Alternative Contact: LeAnn Mercer [email protected] Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: Manhattan Continued The College All-Stars is a year-round program designed to help NYC public HS students make their college dream a reality. The program targets HS sophomores, juniors & seniors, & is designed to educate them and their families on the entire college application process from success in HS to obtaining a degree in the field of their choice. Activities include PSAT/SAT prep, financial aid workshops, college tours, guest speakers, application help, mentoring sessions & career counseling. Alumni of the program then return to speak to other Urban Dove students about their college experiences. Harlem Center for Education Education Opportunity Center 2161 Second Avenue New York, NY Primary Contact: Daniel Rodriguez, Asst. Director [email protected] Alternative Contact: Paula Martin [email protected] Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: College Preparation Program High School Students Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street New York, NY (212) Admissions office: (212) CUNY 2 year College 59

64 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Manhattan Continued Borough of Manhattan Community College Director: Antoinette McKain (212) Students must be attending one of target HS: Academy of Environmental Sciences, Eastside Community HS, HS for Dual Language and Asian Studies, HS of Graphic Arts, Brandeis HS, Kennedy Onassis HS, Murray Bergarum School of Business Upward Bound The City College of New York 160 Lehman Ave New York, NY Admissions office: (212) /6448 Director: Maudette Brownlee Hunter College East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue NY, NY (212) Admissions office: (212) SEEK Contact: Rebecca Ali Baruch College One Bernard Baruch Blvd. NY, NY (646) Admissions office: (646) John Jay College of Criminal Justice th Ave New York, NY Admissions office: (212) SEEK: Alford Schevaletta CUNY 4 year College SEEK CUNY 4 year College SEEK CUNY 4 year College CUNY 4 year College SEEK 60

65 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued John Jay College of Criminal Justice Educational Talent Search- Trio Center 555 West 57th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY Primary Contact: Josefina R. Couture, Program Director Alternative Contact: Alex Huezo Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Manhattan Continued Talent Search NYU Upward Bound Program The Metro Center for Urban Education, NYU. 726 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY Assistant Director: Marilyn Sommer, (212) Upward Bound (focus on students with special needs) Apply through 9 th & 10 th grade The program operates at NYU on Saturdays during the academic year and includes a 6 week summer experience. It focuses on rigorous academic and skill development with particular emphasis on computer, math, and science courses. In addition, students learn how to select colleges, complete a college application, and seek financial aid. Followup services are available to help those who enroll in college. SUNY Center for Student Recruitment 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY Primary Contact: Berryl Jeffers, Senior Associate Director [email protected] Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: Boricua College Manhattan - Audubon Terrace Campus 3755 Broadway (@ 156 Street) New York, NY (212) An independent, private, liberal arts and science, professional not-for-profit college. SUNY 4 yr college 4 yr private college 61

66 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Queens East River Development Alliance College Prep th Avenue Long Island City, NY (718) College Access program Year round program for high school jr. & 8-week summer SAT prep and college advisement summer program in collaboration with Let s Get Ready! For rising high school juniors and seniors. Queensborough Community College th Avenue Bayside, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) CUNY 2 year College College Discovery Contact: Warren Soare [email protected] LaGuardia Community College Thomson Avenue Long Island City, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) CUNY 2 year College College Discovery College Discovery Contact: Dr. Max Belkin [email protected] Queens College Kissena Blvd, Flushing NY Queens, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) SEEK Contact: Frank Franklin [email protected]. York College Guy R. Brewer Blvd Jamaica, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) SEEK Contact: Paula Lalande [email protected] CUNY 4 year College SEEK CUNY 4 year College SEEK 62

67 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued Queens CONTINUED Talent Search -- Colombia University Double Discovery Center Alfred Lerner Hall, Rm Broadway, MC 2604 NY, NY ms.html The Talent Search Program serves students in grades 7-12 who seek help in preparing for high school entrance, high school graduation, and college enrollment. TS also works with high school and college reentry candidates up to age 27. High school students attend PSAT/SAT preparation, academic, college and career advising workshops, personal development forums and weekend conferences Talent Search For middle school and high school students Upward Bound -- Colombia University Double Discovery Center Alfred Lerner Hall, Rm Broadway, MC 2604 NY, NY ms.html Upward Bound New applicants to the Upward Bound Program must be in the 9th or 10th grade. Due to federal guidelines, participants must be either low-income or first generation college-bound, but preference is given to candidates who are both. UB is an intensive, year-round college preparatory program. Academic, career, college and counseling services are provided year-round. The program also offers a 6 week summer residential academic program on the Columbia University campus. 63

68 CUNY College Preparation Programs and Colleges by Borough Continued College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd. Staten Island, NY (718) Admissions office: (718) College Discovery Contact:: Gloria Garcia Staten Island CUNY 2 year College College Discovery 64

69 College Terms 101 There are many unique terms that colleges and universities can use to describe important processes. This is a list of commonly used terms and their definitions. Application Options Early Decision Some colleges offer students the option to apply to his/her first choice early. If a student is accepted for an early decision deadline, the student agrees by contract to enter that college and to withdraw all other applications from other colleges. Early decision deadlines are generally in November with a decision mailed to the applicant in December. This is generally best for students who have very strong grades and are very likely to be accepted into the school to which they are applying. If you are interested in applying for early decision, please make sure to read the early decision policy for individual schools. Early Action This is also an application system that allows students to apply to their schools extremely early within the school year. If a student is accepted for an early action deadline, the student is still able to apply to other schools and generally has until the spring to make his/her final decision. If you are interested in applying for early action, please make sure to read the early action policy for individual schools. Rolling Admissions In this process, the admissions office will review an application as soon as possible after the applicant has completed his/her application. Decisions are generally mailed out within a few weeks after they are made. If applying to a rolling admissions process, students should ask about preferential dates and are encouraged to send their completed application earlier rather than later. If accepted for rolling admissions, there is no implied commitment on the part of the student to attend. Degree Options Associate s Degree These degrees are offered by 2- year schools. AA: Associate of Arts AS: Associate of Science AAS: Associate of Applied Science AFA: Associate of Fine Arts 65

70 College Terms 101 Continued Bachelor s Degree These degrees are earned in a specific subject area and offered by 4-year schools. BA: Bachelor of Arts BS: Bachelor of Science BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts Professional Degrees These degrees are earned after achieving a bachelor s degree to demonstrate advanced specialization in a specific area. Some examples are Master s degrees, Medical Doctor degrees, Law degrees, and Academic Doctoral degrees. Financial Aid Grants These are awarded on a basis of need. Grants do not need to be repaid. Types of Grants Educational Training Voucher (ETV) ETV offers funds to youth in care and former youth in care to allow them to attend colleges or vocational training programs. Visit for application information. Federal Pell Grant This grant is based on financial need to help undergraduates pay for their education. It is an entitlement program, which means that if eligible, the student must receive the grant regardless of the school that he/she attends. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) This grant is given based on financial need with priority given to Pell Grant recipients. School Grants Individual colleges may offer grants to their students. The application requirements will depend on the guidelines set by the college, so be sure to ask about grant options when talking to financial aid representatives. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is intended to help cover costs at New York Colleges. To apply for TAP, you must be a resident of New York State for twelve consecutive months prior to the term that you are applying for, and you must be eligible to attend a college in New York State. Visit for application information. Loans Loans must be repaid after graduation. Student loan programs generally offer low interest rates. 66

71 College Terms 101 Continued Types of Loans Federal Perkins Loan This is a low interest, federally funded loan program. It is administered by the school and based on financial need. While in school the interest on the loan is paid by the federal government. Once you graduate or leave school, you have a 6 month grace period before you start to repay this loan. Financial Aid Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans The Federal Stafford Loan is a low-interest loan made to students who demonstrate financial need. The school determines loan eligibility and the loan may be made through a lender. While in school the loan may be subsidized, meaning that interest is paid by the government while the student is in school, or unsubsidized meaning that the student is responsible for the interest on the loan. Scholarships These are awarded on the basis of need and/or achievement. Schools or outside organizations can offer scholarships. Scholarships do not need to be repaid. Work-Study This is a type of financial aid package offers students who qualify, an opportunity to work on campus and be paid for their work. Standardized Tests ACT The American College Testing (ACT) Assessment is a testing alternative to the SAT. The ACT tests English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Although SAT tests are required for entry into most colleges, many colleges accept the ACT as alternative criteria for admission. Be sure to ask colleges if they accept ACT scores. PSAT/NMSQT The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a two-hour exam testing verbal and mathematics questions. This test may be taken by sophomores or juniors, and if a junior scores exceptionally high he/she is considered for the National Merit Scholarships. The PSAT/NMSQT should be taken in preparation for the SAT and is given in the early fall. SAT The SAT tests critical reading, mathematics and writing skills. Calculators are permitted for the mathematics section. These scores are generally used as criteria for admission to college and also for placement into classes. The SAT can be taken multiple times and colleges will consider your highest scores when making their decision. Be sure to speak to your school counselor about fee waivers and also disability accommodations. 67

72 College Terms 101 Continued SAT Subject Test (SAT IIs) This test measures knowledge in specific subject areas and may be required for admission into specialized programs. Check with individual colleges regarding admission requirements. TOEFL Students whose native language is a language other than English and who have received low verbal scores on the PSAT or SAT should consider taking the TOEFL. Check with individual colleges regarding admission requirements. 68

73 Career Planning Resources Guide Glossary of Terms: AmeriCorps: To be eligible youth must be at least age 17. If youth have not received their high school diploma, they will be encouraged to pursue GED preparation classes at the same time that they are working as AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps is a 10- month, full time residential program for men and women between the ages of 18 and 24. Full-time AmeriCorps members perform 1700 hours of service and upon completion earn an education award of $4,725 that can be used to pay for college or to pay back qualified student loans. Full-time AmeriCorps members also receive a living allowance, health insurance, and if income eligible, child care. Part-time members perform 900 hours of service and upon completion earn an education award of $2,363. In some cases, parttime members are also eligible for a pro-rated living allowance. Members also receive training and learn valuable life skills. The Department of Labor s One-Stop Career Centers are designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers under one roof. Established under the Workforce Investment Act, the centers offer training referrals, career counseling, job listings, and similar employment-related services. Customers can visit a center in person or connect to the center's information through PC or kiosk remote access. Educational Opportunity Centers provide tuition-free services in Academic Programs Adult Basic Education, Vocational/Occupational Programs that lead to achievements such as College Entrance, obtaining of a GED, enhanced literacy and/or math skills, and/or career-related preparation, internships and job placement. Job Corps is a free education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training. Funded by Congress, Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe, drug-free environment where they can take advantage of the resources provided. YouthBuild is a youth and community development program that simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. In YouthBuild programs, low-income young people ages work toward their GEDs or high school diplomas, learn job skills, earn a stipend, and serve their communities by building affordable housing, and transform their own lives and roles in society. 69

74 Career Planning Resources Guide Glossary of Terms Continued Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) VESID Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Services. VESID provides vocational counseling and rehabilitation services that result in successful employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities and their employers. Vocational Rehabilitation is a process that involves application for services, eligibility determination, vocational counseling, and the development of an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) to provide services leading to employment Once you contact VESID, you will be asked to attend a group orientation session. The orientation will provide you with a description of the types of services that VESID provides. All the necessary forms needed to apply for VESID services will be given to you at that time. You may take them home and return the completed forms at your convenience. VESID staff will be available to answer any questions that you may have. As soon as we receive the completed forms necessary for a VESID application and to determine eligibility for VESID services, an appointment will be arranged for you to see an eligibility counselor. Your counselor will talk to you about your disability and ways in which VESID services may help you become employed. During this meeting you may be asked for information about your background, including questions about your physical and/or emotional health. Information about how your disability affects your ability to work will help us decide if you are eligible for VESID services. With your permission, it may be necessary to obtain additional information from your doctor, hospital, school, or ask that you to go for evaluations (at our expense). Once we have all the information and you have met with our eligibility determination counselor, a decision about your eligibility for VESID services will be made within seven (7) business days. If you have been found eligible to receive VESID services, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will be assigned to work with you. and Jeanne Bambino, Project Director Gayatri Choudhary, Transition Site Coordinator (212) Placement and Referral Center for Clients with Special Needs Room Stanton Street New York, NY (212) (fax) [email protected] [email protected] 70

75 Career Planning Resources Guide Glossary of Terms Continued The Young Adult Internship Program The Young Adult Internship Program offers youth who are out of school and out of work the opportunity to develop essential skills for today's workforce through a combination of educational workshops, counseling, and short-term paid internships. Participants are paid $7.15 per hour for time spent in orientation, workshops, and internships, and can earn up to approximately $2,500 while enrolled in the program. After completing the program, participants receive help in finding the most appropriate next step - whether school, advanced training, or employment. Eligibility: Young adults ages 16 to 24 who are out of school and out of work, and who have a minimum of a sixth grade reading level. YAIP is recruiting participants on a regular basis. Contact DYCD's Youth Connect at for the site near you. ult%20internship%20program College Preparation and Campus Support Programs College Discovery (CD) Two year CUNY Junior Colleges College Discovery is a special program funded by New York State for financially and educationally disadvantaged students. Students who are in the CD program may receive money for books and fees. These funds are grants and do not have to be repaid. CD students also receive additional counseling and tutorial services through the Department of Student Life. SEEK-Four year CUNY Senior Colleges and Universities Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) is a higher education opportunity program found at each of the senior colleges of the City University of New York. The SEEK Program provides special academic, finance and counseling assistance to students entering college for the first time. The program provides services to help students excel in the college setting. The Talent Search Program The Talent Search Program helps under-represented youth to successfully complete high school and gain entrance into post-secondary schools. We offer advisement and resources in college awareness, the college search, financial aid and applications, and transitioning from high school to college. The program services include individual consultation, college preparation workshops, college visits, a college fair, financial aid workshops, and a resource library. Upward Bound Program Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. 71

76 Career Planning and Internship Programs BRONX Bronx Educational Opportunity Center 1666 Bathgate Avenue Bronx NY (718) Registration for Vocational Programs, call (718) , ext Ex. Vocational programs include: Arbor Employment and Training South Bronx Job Corps Center Director Omaniyi Amoran 1771 Andrews Avenue Bronx NY (718) Youth Build- South Bronx Overall Economic Development 555 Bergen Ave Bronx NY (718) Director Edward Campbell Bronx VESID District Office 1215 Zerega Avenue Bronx, NY Telephone: (718) call TOLL-FREE, 1 (800) 222-JOBS. TTY/TDD: (718) Two intake orientation sessions every Monday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. It is important that you bring a pen, sign in when you arrive, and provide your social security number. Spanish Orientation For individuals who are Spanish speaking only, and cannot converse in English, call for a special appointment: (718) Educational Opportunity Center Job Corps Center And Out of School Youth (Paid Internship Program) Youth Build VESID Vocational Rehabilitation Services. District Office 72

77 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued BRONX CONTINUED Federation Employment & Guidance Services (FEGS) Career Development Institute East 147 th Street Bronx, NY (718) Out of School Youth (Paid Internship Program) Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 DeKalb Avenue Bronx, NY Tel: (718) AS,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,MS,S,SC, TP The Citizens Advice Bureau Bronx Works Center 391 East 149 th Street, Suite 520, Bronx, NY (718) Wildcat Service Corporation 647 Bryant Avenue Bronx, NY (718) Out of School Youth (Paid Internship Program) and Young Adult Internship Program Young Adult Internship Program Young Adult Internship Program 73

78 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Workforce One Career Center 9 Bond St, Brooklyn, NY (718) Website: Hours: M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m BROOKLYN Department of Labor One Stop Center Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center 111 Livingston Street Brooklyn NY (718) Brooklyn Job Corps Center Director Jeniser Brenda 585 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY (718) [email protected] (718) Young Adult Internship Program Dreams for YouthBuild Director Ditashiah Kohn [email protected] 715 Gates Ave Suite 1C Brooklyn, NY (718) Brooklyn Vesid District Office 55 Hanson Place Brooklyn, NY Reception Desk (718) call TOLL-FREE, 1 (800) 222-JOBS. Directory Listed TTY - (718) Each Tuesday we have three Orientation sessions: they will begin promptly at 9:30, 11:30 and 2:30. These are "walk-in" sessions, so no appointment is needed. Brooklyn residents who are interested in VESID services to help them go to work may come to any session on Tuesday Educational Opportunity Center Job Corps Center Young Adult Internship Program Youth Build VESID Vocational Rehabilitation Services. District Office 74

79 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued BROOKLYN CONTINUED Counseling and Mediation Services AmeriCorps Paid Internship CCM AmeriCorps Leadership Educational Attainment Program Project (PT positions) Mr. Naphtali Aiken Program Director 810 Classon Avenue Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) Fax: (718) Part-time Members AmeriCorps members are tutors in classrooms with children grades K - 12th at different sites in the community including schools and community centers. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Eastern Brooklyn Collaborative for Youth Development (EBCYD) Mr. Rob Abbot 625 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) Fax: (718) [email protected] AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT & PT positions) 2 Full-time and 22 Part-time Members EBCYD will provide a minimum of 15 hours of afterschool academic enrichment at three sites serving youth ages 5-14 during the school year. 75

80 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Fund for the City of New York Red Hook Public Safety Corps Mr. James Brodick or Ms. Melissa Gelber Contact Person Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) or (718) Fax: (718) BROOKLYN CONTINUED AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT & PT positions) 36 Full-time Members and 10 Part-time Members Projects conducted by Corps members include domestic violence workshops, graffiti and park cleanups, sponsoring a kids' summer baseball league, tutoring children, and assisting teachers in local public schools, and growing community gardens. Yeshiva Kehilath Yaakov Community Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Project Mr. Zalmen Gombo, Program Director 638 Bedford Avenue. Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) x 109 FAX: (718) [email protected] AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT & PT positions) 10 Full-time Members and 32 Part-time Members Yeshiva Kehilath Yaakov will recruit 42 AmeriCorps members who will be placed in Head Start programs and elementary, middle, and high schools at 4 different program sites. Goals for the Community Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) project include improved outcomes for children and youth and strengthening the community as a whole. 76

81 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued BROOKLYN CONTINUED Vannguard Urban Improvement Association Young Adult Internship Program Vannguard Computer Center, 1477 Fulton Street, NY Brooklyn (718) Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow OBT North - Bushwich/Bed-Stuy, 25 Thornton Street, NY Brooklyn (718) ext.12 Italian American Civil Rights League 1460 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (718) Good Shepherd Services 82 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (718) Young Adult Internship Program Young Adult Internship Program Young Adult Internship Program 77

82 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Manhattan Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center 163 West 125 th Street NY, NY (212) NYC Workforce1 Career Center Harlem Division of Employment 215 West 125 th Street 6 th Floor NY, NY (917) Website: Hours: M-W-F: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; T-Th: 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. Youth Build- Abyssinian Development Corporation Director of YouthBuild Anthony Watson 4 West 125 th St. NY, NY (646) Youth Action Program and Homes th Avenue (111 th St. between 5 th and Madison) NY, NY (212) Director of YouthBuild Michelle Raymie [email protected] VESID Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation District Office Manhattan District Office 116 West 32 nd Street, 6 th Floor New York, NY Intake: (212) Educational Opportunity Center Department of Labor One Stop Center Youth Build Youth Build VESID Vocational Rehabilitation Services. District Office General Information: (212) or (212) call TOLL-FREE, 1 (800) 222-JOBS. Available Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM 78

83 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Manhattan Continued VESID Transition Site Coordinator (TCS) 145 Stanton Street Room 223 New York, NY (212) (212) (fax) Jeanne Bambino, TCS Project Director Gayatri Choudhary, Transition Site Coordinator Transition Site Coordinator Placement and Referral Center for Clients with Special Needs (Serves all NYC) City Year New York 20 W. 22nd Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY Phone: (646) FAX: (212) Mr. Jason Potell, Program Director Bree O Malley, Program Coordinator AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT positions) City Year seeks 184 AmeriCorps members to improve reading skills for elementary school children, boost their interest in books, create out-of-school-time programming, and increase volunteering especially among children and youth. Applications are due: Feb 15, April 15, May 31, Nov 30. Internships begin in early September. Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) CHCANYS Community HealthCorps Mr. Sajjadur Rahman Program Director 254 West 31st Street, 9th Floor New York, New York Phone: (212) Fax: (212) [email protected] AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (PT positions) 12 Full-time Members 79

84 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Manhattan Continued Grand Street Settlement (Community Builders) 80 Pitt Street NY, NY Coordinator: Yani Lopez- (646) PT AmeriCorps members yearly Call for Application between Aug-Sept. 900 hours (1 year) paid part time internship from Oct- Sept. The program provides quality support and guidance to Lower East Side children and youth, by linking the school environment with after-school programming, collaboration and generate volunteers of all ages in the neighborhood. AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (PT positions) Harlem Children's Zone 35 East 125th St. New York, NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT & PT positions) Harlem Children's Zone Peacemaker Program Ms. Jasmine Credell or Ms. Erica Terrell Program Directors 1916 Park Avenue, Suite 212 New York, NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: AmeriCorps members provide in-class and after school literacy-based and conflict resolution training for children in Harlem elementary schools, tutor, mentor, instruct in computer skills, improve awareness of health and nutrition, and counsel and support children and families through the Harlem Children s Zone Project, a neighborhood-based network of services. 80

85 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Manhattan Continued Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc.- New York City Ms. Brigit Beyea Contact Person 505 Eighth Avenue -- Suite 602 New York, NY Phone: (212) FAX: (212) Website: 50 Part-time Members To achieve this, Jumpstart recruits, trains and pairs college students as part-time AmeriCorps members for one-to-one attention to preschool children. AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (PT positions) New York City Coalition Against Hunger Anti-Hunger and Empowerment Corps Ms. Victoria Dumbuya Program Director 16 Beaver Street, 3rd Fl. New York, NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT & PT positions) 4 Full-time Members and 19 Part-time Members The New York City Coalition Against Hunger's Anti- Hunger and Empowerment Corps works to meet the immediate food needs of low-income New Yorkers by engaging a diverse, high-quality team of AmeriCorps members to feed more hungry New Yorkers and to enable more low-income New Yorkers to move towards self-sufficiency. 81

86 New York Restoration Project Ms. Catherine Hall Program Director 254 West 31st Street, 10th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) FAX: (212) Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Manhattan Continued 32 Full-time Members and 20 Half-time Members. NYRP AmeriCorps members: teach environmental science and nutrition to youth from high-poverty public schools; run fitness and food-growing programs for children, for improved exercise and nutrition habits; engage individuals, community groups and schools in increasing Community Garden Stewardship in the five boroughs by planning and leading community and after-school activities, like composting and food-growing workshops; increase park usage by leading volunteer crews on daily horticultural restoration and clean-up projects in six public parks in north Manhattan and the South Bronx; and raise volunteer awareness of urban environmental issues. AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT & PT positions) Pace University Center For Urban Education Community and Volunteer Mobilization (CVM) Homeland Security Mr. Nelson Yu CVM AmeriCorps Program Center for Urban Education Pace University 41 Park Row, 4th Floor New York, New York Phone: (212) Fax: (212) AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT & PT positions) 2 Full-time Members and 29 Half-time Members The Pace University Community and Volunteer Mobilization (CVM) AmeriCorps Program organizes, trains and prepares people for homeland security disasters and emergencies. CVM focuses on education and training in public health and safety emergency preparedness, English Language Literacy Education, and technology and emergency communication systems awareness. 82

87 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued The After School Corporation (TASC) Community Works AmeriCorps Program Ms. Jessica Simonson Program Director 1440 Broadway, 16th Floor New York, NY Phone: (646) FAX: (646) Manhattan Continued 112 Quarter-time, Reduced Half-Time Members, and Part-time Members AmeriCorps members provide tutoring, homework help, educational enrichment, cultural enrichment, service learning, recreational activities, sports programming, mentoring, counseling, team-building, and coaching for students in grades K-12 at in-school after-school programs operated by community based organizations. AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (PT positions) Urban Homesteading Assistance Board Mr. Brent Sharman Program Director 120 Wall Street, 20th Fl. New York NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) AmeriCorps Paid Internship Program (FT positions) 10 Full-time Members Members serving with The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board will help preserve affordable housing for low-income families throughout New York City through conversion of buildings to limited-equity, affordable cooperatives Year Up New York City 55 Exchange Place Suite 403 NY, NY (212) Coordinator Melissa Ramirez Paid Internship Programs 83

88 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Henry Street Settlement Youth Services 301 Henry Street New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,MS,S,SC,TP Manhattan Continued Out of School Youth (Paid Internship Program) And Young Adult Internship Program The Door 121 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY Tel: (212) AS,B,C,CA,CE,CP,E,HS,L,MS,T,TP Supportive Children's Advocacy Network - NY LaGuardia Memorial House 307 East 116th Street New York, NY (212) MillionTreesNYC Coordinator: Daniella Zanin (212) [email protected]. Job program offering professional training with a focus on forestry and horticulture to young adults disconnected from schools or careers. Through this paid on the job training program, participants cultivate job skills preparing them for the available green jobs that involve tree planting, pruning, and stewardship. Futures and Options Internship & Pre-Internship Program 120 Broadway, Suite 913 New York, NY Out of School Youth (Paid Internship Program) Young Adult Internship Program Job Training Program Requirements: Youth must have a HS diploma and a NYS drivers license or permit. Internship Primary Contact: Tyran Williams, Program Coordinator [email protected] Alternative Contact: Digmarie Ruiz [email protected] Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Website: 84

89 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Queens Queens Educational Opportunity Center Union Hall Street Jamaica, NY (718) Queens One-Stop Career Center Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor Jamaica, New York Phone: (718) Website: Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. LaGuardia Workforce 1 Career Center Thomson Avenue Rm. C-400 Between 29th & 30th Streets Long Island City, New York Phone: (718) Website: Hours: M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flushing YMCA YouthBuild program Northern Blvd Flushing, NY (718) Director Elizabeth Carmona Morgan [email protected] Educational Opportunity Center Department of Labor One Stop Center Department of Labor One Stop Center Youth Build 85

90 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Queens Continued Queens District Office 1 Lefrak City Plaza, 20th floor Junction Boulevard, Corona, New York Tel: (347) Fax: (718) TTY: (718) VideoPhone: (866) Group Orientation: Thursday, 9:00 AM or 10:45 AM - Appointment Required You can apply to VESID Queens by calling us, writing us or faxing us. We will need your name and address and as much of the following information as you can provide: -Date of Birth -Referral disability, -Social Security Number, Referral source (who told you about us?), Sex -Marital status, Race. When we receive this information we will send you an appointment for a group orientation. If you come to our office with medical documentation and decide to apply for services after the group orientation, you may begin the process. If you do not have access to medical information, you may still come to group orientation, however, we will arrange medical appointments for you to assist us in making an eligibility determination. Every high school in Queens has an assigned VESID Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who receives referral of high school students nearing graduation. The liaison at the high school, usually the Transition Linkage Coordinator, with the student s permission sends the VESID counselor information about the student meeting with your counselor. VESID Vocational Rehabilitation Services. District Office CUNY Catch at LaGuardia Community College Thomson Avenue Room 232I, LI City, NY (718) Contact: (718) Out of School Youth Young Adult Internship Program 86

91 The Child Center of NY, Inc Jamaica Avenue, 7th Floor, Queens, NY (347) Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Southern Queens Park Association - NY Baisley Blvd. Queens, NY (718) ext.126 Queens Continued Young Adult Internship Program Young Adult Internship Program 87

92 Career Planning and Internship Programs Continued Staten Island Staten Island Workforce 1 Career Center 60 Bay Street Between Bend Street & Slosson Terrace Staten Island, New York Phone: (718) Website: Hours: M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. VESID Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation District Office Serving: Manhattan and Staten Island Manhattan District Office 116 West 32nd Street, 6th Floor New York, NY Intake: (212) General Information: (212) or (212) Available Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM NYSARC, (NYS Association of Retarded Children) Inc. 120 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY (718) Department of Labor One Stop Center VESID Vocational Rehabilitation Services. District Office Young Adult Internship Program 88

93 Internet Resources General Education Information NYC Children s Services Education Resources NYC Department of Education NYS Department of Education Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs US Department of Education Youth Success NYC Homework Help & Youth Resources Discovery Education High School Hub Infoplease Homework NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) NYPL Homework Help NYPL TeenLink NYPL Resources for Young Adults NYC- Dial a Teacher Career Information NY Career Zone Career One Stop Occupational Outlook Handbook Career Guide to Industries Becoming an Apprentice Job Corps HBCU Careers NY Board of Cooperative Educational Services Teen Job Center Teens for Hire Employment Guide for part time jobs Test Preparation, College Search, & Financial Aid ACT College Board (SAT) Peterson s Princeton Review College Bound Net College Search, Application, & Financial Aid Information All About College Campus Tours Common Application City University of New York (CUNY) 89

94 Internet Resources Continued State University of New York (SUNY) Directory of NY Public and Private University Search NY State Colleges by Subject Area NY Learns College Bound Glossary NY State Office of Higher Go College Education Planner College is Possible My Essay College Resources NY Mentor XAP College Search College Toolkit Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Scholar Athletes Educational Training Vouchers (ETV) FAFSA FASFA Guide FastWeb Scholarship Search Financial aid (Finaid) US Department of Education NCAA NYS HESC (TAP) Orphan Foundation of American Foster Club Scholarship Guide National Voice of Foster Parents Scholarship Wired Scholar Scholarship Expert Education Atlas Student Financial Aid Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships HEOP brochure lists all participating Tuition and Fees of colleges in NY State College Board Scholarship Search Student Scholarship Search Mission for Education- Leaders of Tomorrow Coca-Cola Scholarships 90

95 Internet Resources Continued Horatio-Alger Scholarships Discover Scholarship Best Buy Scholarship Stewardship foundation New Yorkers for children Guardian Scholars Program(John Jay & Hunter College Education Highway First In the Family Gates Millennium Scholars Fund Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Hispanic Scholarship Fund Hispanic Heritage Scholarship List Latino College Dollars NAACP United Negro College Fund Historical Black Colleges & Universities 200 Free Scholarships for Minorities Black College Dollars Resource for Black College Students Black College Resources Scholarships Online Common Black Application Scholarship List by Categories Minority Scholarships Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Stewardship Foundation Rashawn Brazell Scholarship for youth in New York City Youth in Progress Resource Guide NYS Handbook for Youth in Foster Care You are Not Alone: Handbook for Youth aging out of foster care Multicultural Resources Resources for Foster Youth

96 Internet Resources Continued Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) NYC Teen and Represent Magazine Articles about college life written by foster youth National Network for Foster Youth National Independent Living Association Foster Care Alumni of America Teen Central National Runaway Switchboard Casey Life Skills It s my Life

97 College Preparation Timeline Here are some ideas from the National Association for College Admission Counseling and Collegeboard.com, to keep you on track while preparing for college. Middle School 7 th Grade Start researching high schools that you might want to attend. Talk to your school counselor about options for high school. Study hard and get good grades! Use the internet to research some careers that might interest you. Participate in extra-curricular activites. Do volunteer work. For the summer, look for a job or internship that interest you. Consider enrolling in a Middle School enrichment program. Make sure to read in the summer to enhance your vocabulary. Middle School 8 th Grade Take the test for specialized high schools if you are interested in attending one of them. Talk to your school counselor about the high school application process. Continue to research careers that interest you. Ask about education requirements for careers that interest you. Consider enrolling in a middle school enrichment program. Study hard and get good grades! Participate in extra-curricular activites. Do volunteer work. For the summer, look for a job or internship that interest you. Ask your school counselor if you are eligible to take any Regents. 93

98 College Preparation Timeline Continued 9 th Grade Freshman Year of High School Meet with your school counselor to discuss your schedule. Ensure that you are taking enough classes to graduate on time. Study hard and get good grades! Research some careers that might interest you. Talk to people who have attended college or are currently attending college. Join extracurricular activities or do volunteer work to enhance your application and improve your chances of getting scholarships. For the summer, look for a job, internship, or college prep program that interests you. 10 th Grade Sophomore Year of High School When school begins, talk to your school counselor about taking the PSAT. Take the PSAT in the fall. Read your PSAT score report and talk to your counselor about things you can do to improve your score. Attend college fairs in the fall. Make a list of colleges that you like and find out if they offer programs for careers that interest you. Research the admissions requirements for colleges that you like, and talk to your school counselor to make sure you meet the admissions requirements. Study hard and get good grades! Participate in extracurricular activities or do volunteer work to enhance your application and improve your chances of getting scholarships. For the summer, look for a job, internship, or a college prep program. Make sure to read in the summer to enhance your vocabulary. 94

99 College Preparation Timeline Continued 11 th Grade Junior Year of High School When school begins, talk to your school counselor about taking the PSAT again. Make sure that you have your social security number. You will need it on college applications. Attend College fairs in the fall and get literature about the schools on your list. Take the PSAT in the fall. Enroll in an SAT prep program, or take SAT review classes. Concentrate on the areas that show you need improvement from your PSAT score report. Sign up to take the ACT and SAT in the early spring. Talk to your school counselor about fee waivers for these tests. Take the SAT and ACT in the early spring. Compare your SAT/ACT scores to the admissions requirements of colleges that you are interested in attending. Take your list of schools and divide it into Reach, Target, and Safety schools: Reach Schools are colleges that you would like to go to but have admissions criteria (SAT scores, Grade Point Average) that are slightly above your current scores and grades. Target Schools are colleges that you would like to go to and have admissions criteria (SAT scores, Grade Point Average) that are similar to your current scores and grades. Safety Schools are colleges that you would like to go to and have admissions criteria (Sat scores, Grade Point Average) that are lower than your current scores and grades. Meet with your school counselor to discuss your lists and how you can improve your chances of getting into the college of your choice. Cross off any schools that no longer interest you, but keep at least two schools in each category. Visit the colleges on your lists and ask to sit in on a class at each school. Research costs for the schools you are interested in, and start to look for scholarships, grants, and financial aid options that can help you to pay for your education. Study hard and get good grades! Take an SAT prep program, or SAT review classes over the summer. Concentrate on the areas that show you need improvement from your SAT score report. Participate in extra-curricular activities or do volunteer work to enhance your application and improve your chances of getting scholarships. For the summer, look for a job, internship, or a college prep program. 95

100 College Preparation Timeline Continued 12 th Grade Senior Year of High School When school begins, talk to your school counselor about taking the SAT and ACT again. Ask about fee waivers for these tests. Make sure that you have your social security number. You will need it on college applications. Research the application process and admission dates for the schools that you are interested in attending. In September, ask people to write letters of recommendation for you. Consider asking teachers, your counselor, or people that have supervised you during work, volunteering, or extra-curricular activities. Write your essays if they are required for your applications. Ask your teachers or counselor to read your essays and make suggestions on how you can revise them. Begin filling out your college applications according to their deadlines. Be sure to read them over and check for typos before sending them to colleges. Enroll in a SAT prep program, or take SAT review classes. Sign up to take the ACT and SAT in October or November. Take the ACT and SAT in October or November. Compare your SAT/ACT scores to the admissions requirements to colleges that you are interested in attending. Narrow down your list to the final colleges that you would like to apply to based on admissions standards and your college visits. After taking your SAT/ACT, send your completed application, application fee (if required), SAT/ACT scores, high school transcripts (ask your school counselor about these) and any required essays and recommendation letters. In January, ask that your school counselor send your mid-year report to the schools that you have applied to. In January, February, and March apply for financial aid. Be sure to fill out the FAFSA first and apply for scholarships or grants. After receiving letters back from colleges, make a final decision on which college you would like to attend and send in the necessary paperwork to enroll in that school. Keep studying! It is important to maintain good grades! In June, ask that your school counselor send your final transcript to the college you will attend. 96

101 College Application Checklist Application Checklist School Name: Application Deadline: Complete Application Test Scores sent to colleges (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject) High School Transcripts sent to colleges (ask your school counselor) Completed and proofread Essay (If needed) Letters of Recommendation (If needed) Application Fee or Fee Waiver (If eligible) Made Copies of Application and Materials (Do not open materials that need to be sealed such as transcripts or letters of recommendation) Send Application and all materials High School Mid-year report sent to school (ask your school counselor) Interview Arranged (If requested by school) Filled out FAFSA Applied for other types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, etc) Received status letter from colleges Received financial aware letter from colleges Choose which college you will attend Notify colleges of decision Send in paperwork/deposit requested by college Send final transcripts to college in June (ask your school counselor) Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: Date completed: 97