Serving the Communities of Brooklyn Since 1983 
help disadvantaged youth and adults recognize their own
self-worth, and advance towards self-sufficiencyand financial security through job training, academic reinforcement, improved life skills, job placement, and support services. OBT app... More>
The mission of the Bushwick Workforce Resource Center
is to facilitate greater access to education, job training, and
employment services for the people of Bushwick, and to develop community partnerships that can provide additional support to local residents. The BWRC serves as an extension to our T... More
One day, Gavriela Flores – 21 at the time and 9 months
pregnant – came across an ad offering free social work
services. Gavriela was unemployed and had to stop
attending classes at the Borough of Manhattan
Community College (BMCC) after only one
semester due to her pregnancy. Her mot...More>
| PROGRAM | AVAILABLE PROGRAMS CYCLES DESCRIPTION | |
| Youth Employment Training & GED Provides a comprehensive course of instruction that educates and prepares young adults for the workforce. | 22 weeks 2 cycles yearly (September & February) MON - FRI 8:30 am – 4:15 pm | Business English, Business Math, GED & PreGED classes (if needed), Keyboarding, Office Procedures, World of Work, Microsoft Office Applications, & Job Placement Services. On-site GED classes are conducted by the NYC Dept. of Education’s Off-Site Educational Services. SUNSET PARK & BUSHWICK LOCATION |
| Opportunity Knocks Young Adult Internship Program Provides paid internships to young adults who are not currently working or in-school. Priority given to residents of CD 1 & 4 (Williamsburg/ Greenpoint/Bushwick) | 16 weeks 3 cycles a year | This program provides five weeks of rigorous business skills training to young adults ages 17- 24. Upon completion, successful candidates will be placed in an 11-week paid internship at various companies throughout New York City BUSHWICK LOCATION |
| Adult Basic Education PRE-GED, GED & ESOL Program Provides Pre-GED, GED & ESOL & Adult Educational instruction to individuals 19 years of age and older. | 20 weeks 2 cycles yearly Evening Classes starting at 6:00 pm | Pre-GED, GED, and Basic Education Monday - Friday 1:00pm-3:30pm (BWRC) Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 6:00pm – 8:30pm (BUSHWICK) ESOL – (4 levels) Monday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-11:30am (SUNSET PARK) Monday – Friday 1:00pm- 3:30 pm (BWRC) Monday – Thursday 6:00pm – 8:30pm (BUSHWICK) |
| Adult Employment Services Provides core services for individuals who need assistance in re-entering the job market or who wish to change careers | Intake Hours MON - FRI 9:00 am – 5:00pm | Resume assistance, enhancement of computer skills, interviewing skills and job placement assistance All LOCATIONS |
| Bushwick Workforce Resource Center (BWRC) The BWRC serves as an extension to our Bushwick site. The BWRC serves the community by offering greater access to social services, education, job training, and employment services for young adults and adults in and around the Bushwick/Ridgewood community. | Office Hours MON- FRI 9:00am – 5:00pm | Visitors of the BWRC will receive assessments to determine employment, educational and social needs. Appropriate referrals will be made to community based partnership organizations for services regarding: Adult Job Placement, Education and Skills Training Programs, Gov’t Benefits and Health Care. |
| Learn in the Evening (LITE) Provides instruction GED, Pre-GED preparation and in advanced computer applications in a condensed schedule to accommodate full-time workers. | 8 weeks 3 cycles yearly TUE & WED 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Each class requires a $20 registration fee. GED class includes book and test appointment - $125.00. Computer classes are provided with state of the art computer applications - $150.00. SUNSET PARK LOCATION ONLY |
Sunset Park Bushwick BWRC
783 Fourth Avenue 25 Thornton Street 280 Wyckoff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232 Brooklyn, NY 11206 Brooklyn, NY 11237
718-369-0303 718-387-1600 718-381-3222
TDD/TTY 1-800-662-1220
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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