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Red Hook on the Road Information Session

RED HOOK ON THE ROAD INFORMATION SESSION

When: Thursday, Jan 9, 2020 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Where: 151 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Contact: (718) 237-4846

Red Hook on the Road helps unemployed New Yorkers start new careers in commercial driving. After four weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel training, students are prepared to take the NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) road test. Once licensed, Red Hook on the Road places graduates in a variety of jobs that move people and products throughout the city.

REQUIREMENTS
    • 21 yrs or older
    • Eligible to work in the US
    • Live in NYC
    • Qualify as low income, under or unemployed, and/or receive public assistance
    • Absolutely no DWIs or DUIs
    • Must have a valid NY State Driver’s License for at least two years and with one of the following three items (no combination of items A-C allowed):A) Four (4) points or fewerB) One (1) suspension (which has been cleared for at least two years)C) One (1) conviction showing on the driver record

 

  • Must be able to pass a drug test
  • Must dedicate to attending full-time training, Mondays to Fridays 8am-5pm
  • Individuals with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Brooklyn Woods Information Session

BROOKLYN WOODS INFORMATION SESSION

When: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | 10am-12pm
Where: 125 8th Street, Brooklyn (2nd Floor)

Brooklyn Woods offers five cycles per year and recruits for the next training cycle on a rolling basis. You do not need to pre-register to attend.

At the Information Session, you will fill out an application with your work history, get detailed information about the program, take a tour of the shop and take a reading, math and measurement test.

  • Please bring a valid photo ID and a resume, if you have one.
  • Please note that latecomers who arrive after 10 AM may not be admitted.

Brooklyn Woods is located at the BWI Sector Skills Center at 125 8th Street, between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn. 

If you have any questions please call 718-389-3636.

Tech CX Bootcamp Information Session

KINDWORK – TECH CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TRAINING

When: Jan 7, 2020 | 3:00 PM
Where: The Yard in Gowanus, 157 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Get the skills you need to launch a career in the tech sector – no coding or engineering skills necessary. BWI and KindWork are now enrolling underrepresented young adults (ages 21-26) for a FREE 6-week Customer Experience & Support Career Bootcamp. You can earn the digital and professional skills needed to succeed in this growing career field.

Bring your valid State ID. Prepare to stay for at least 2.5 hours. You must fill out the online interest form prior to attending. No other RSVP is required. Latecomers will not be admitted.

New York Drives Information Session

NEW YORK DRIVES INFORMATION SESSION

Monday, Jan 6 | 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92 (63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11205)

For directions, click here.

New York Drives Information Sessions are held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays. Please note that because this program is a prerequisite for non-drivers interested in our TV and film production training, New York Drives info sessions are split into two parts: The “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training section, and the New York Drives section afterwards for applicants who don’t have their licenses. At your info session, you’ll apply for both programs.

All sessions are at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Building 92. Applicants ages 18 to 24 are strongly encouraged to apply. Try to arrive at least 15 minutes early, as late-comers will not be admitted.

Please review the requirements listed on our program page prior to attending the Information Session.

If you have any questions, call 718-237-2017 x 143.

Post Production Training Program Information Session [ONLINE – Please Login Early]

MADE IN NY POST PRODUCTION INFORMATION SESSION

When: Tuesday, January 5, 2020 | 11 AM
Where: Information sessions are happening online. Please follow the steps below to apply and receive details about how to login.

“Made in NY” Post Production Training Program’s information sessions are currently being held online only. We will return to offering in-person info sessions as soon as possible.

Before the Info Session:

Please fill out this Registration Form

Trouble accessing the registration form? Copy-paste the following link into your browser: https://forms.gle/6umJ7r8ECX26bDov6

To Join the Info Session:

  1. You will receive a Zoom Meeting Invitation for the info session you selected.

  2. Click the Zoom Meeting link or copy-paste into your browser. If you do not have access to computer audio utilize the Dial in Number included in the invitation and enter the corresponding meeting ID. It should be an 11 digit number.

Sessions start promptly at the assigned time so please log in 10 minutes in advance to ensure attendance.

If you experience any technical difficulties, please email [email protected] or call 347-470-3231 & leave a message.

Before attending an Info Session

  • Confirm that you meet our Eligibility Requirements

  • Confirm that you are available full-time during training

  • Confirm that you are able to make a 2-year commitment to working in post production in the television & film industry after training

Please arrive on time (click on the Zoom link 10 minutes before the start time to work out technical issues) and be prepared to stay for at least 1 hour. We look forward to meeting you!

Post Production Training Program Information Session

“Made in NY” Post Production Training Program Information Session

When: Thursday, Jan 2, 2020 at 5:00pm
Where: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92, Suite 200

For directions, click here.

Join the thriving TV & Film Post Production Industry.

Requirements

  • No RSVP is required to attend an information session
  • Arrive on-time – Latecomers will not be admitted
  • Be prepared to stay for at least two hours
  • 21+ years of age | 6 months NYC residency
  • Strong computer skills
  • 6 months experience in Production Industry as Office/Set PA
  • 2 year commitment to working in Post industry

BWI serves unemployed and low-income New Yorkers. We welcome all interested applicants to the “Made in NY” Post Production Training Program, and those who currently or recently experienced serious challenges finding or maintaining employment will be prioritized for enrollment.

Red Hook on the Road Information Session

RED HOOK ON THE ROAD INFORMATION SESSION

When: Thursday, Jan 2, 2020 | 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Where: 151 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Contact: (718) 237-4846

Red Hook on the Road helps unemployed New Yorkers start new careers in commercial driving. After four weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel training, students are prepared to take the NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) road test. Once licensed, Red Hook on the Road places graduates in a variety of jobs that move people and products throughout the city.

REQUIREMENTS
    • 21 yrs or older
    • Eligible to work in the US
    • Live in NYC
    • Qualify as low income, under or unemployed, and/or receive public assistance
    • Absolutely no DWIs or DUIs
    • Must have a valid NY State Driver’s License for at least two years and with one of the following three items (no combination of items A-C allowed):A) Four (4) points or fewerB) One (1) suspension (which has been cleared for at least two years)C) One (1) conviction showing on the driver record

 

  • Must be able to pass a drug test
  • Must dedicate to attending full-time training, Mondays to Fridays 8am-5pm
  • Individuals with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
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