NEW YORK DRIVES INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, June 7 | 2:00-5:00 p.m.
621 Degraw Street Brooklyn, NY
New York Drives Information Sessions are from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays for anyone who would like to apply. All sessions held at the BWI Main Office where space is limited and people will be allowed to enter on a first-come, first-served basis. Try to arrive at least 15 minutes early as late-comers will not be admitted. Applicants ages 18 to 24 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please review the requirements listed on our program page prior to attending the Information Session.
If you have any questions please call 718-237-2017 x 143.
RED HOOK ON THE ROAD INFORMATION SESSION
When: June 7 | 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
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- 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 DWI’s or DUI’s
- 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-4:30pm
- Individuals with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
ROOFING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
When: June 6 | 11AM Sharp
Where: 125 8th Street, Brooklyn NY 11215 (Brooklyn Woods)
This free pre-apprenticeship program will lead to industry certifications and support in accessing paid apprenticeship positions with Roofer’s Union Local 8.
Career-path opportunities with excellent pay and benefits will follow for qualified graduates!
Participants will obtain instruction in:
- 70 Hours of Roofing Instruction
- OSHA 30 Certification
- 16-hour Scaffolding Certification
- Solar Panel Installation
- Construction Math and Measurement
- Tool Usage
Minimum requirements: Must be at least 18 years old; a NYCHA Resident residing in Red Hook, Gowanus, Sheepshead Bay, Coney Island, The Rockaways, The Lower East Side, or Canarsie; completed 10th grade with transcript; able to lift 50lbs; pass a reading and math exam, pass a drug test; and be comfortable comfortable with extreme heights.
BROOKLYN WOODS INFORMATION SESSION
When: June 6, 2018 | 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.
ROOFING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
When: June 5 | 11AM Sharp
Where: Red Hook Initiative (767 Hicks Street Brooklyn, NY)
This free pre-apprenticeship program will lead to industry certifications and support in accessing paid apprenticeship positions with Roofer’s Union Local 8.
Career-path opportunities with excellent pay and benefits will follow for qualified graduates!
Participants will obtain instruction in:
- 70 Hours of Roofing Instruction
- OSHA 30 Certification
- 16-hour Scaffolding Certification
- Solar Panel Installation
- Construction Math and Measurement
- Tool Usage
Minimum requirements: Must be at least 18 years old; a NYCHA Resident residing in Red Hook, Gowanus, Sheepshead Bay, Coney Island, The Rockaways, The Lower East Side, or Canarsie; completed 10th grade with transcript; able to lift 50lbs; pass a reading and math exam, pass a drug test; and be comfortable comfortable with extreme heights.
BROOKLYN NETWORKS INFORMATION SESSION
When: June 5, 2018 | 10:00 am
Where: 621 Degraw Street, Brooklyn NY 11226
Brooklyn Networks information sessions gives you the chance to meet our team and help you apply to this voice and data cabling training program.
Out of respect for fellow prospective students, no one is admitted after the start time. Information Sessions can last up to 3 hours. Please call 718-237-2017 ext 149 or 182 to verify dates.
ROOFING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
When: June 4 | 11AM Sharp
Where: Red Hook Initiative (767 Hicks Street Brooklyn, NY)
This free pre-apprenticeship program will lead to industry certifications and support in accessing paid apprenticeship positions with Roofer’s Union Local 8.
Career-path opportunities with excellent pay and benefits will follow for qualified graduates!
Participants will obtain instruction in:
- 70 Hours of Roofing Instruction
- OSHA 30 Certification
- 16-hour Scaffolding Certification
- Solar Panel Installation
- Construction Math and Measurement
- Tool Usage
Minimum requirements: Must be at least 18 years old; a NYCHA Resident residing in Red Hook, Gowanus, Sheepshead Bay, Coney Island, The Rockaways, The Lower East Side, or Canarsie; completed 10th grade with transcript; able to lift 50lbs; pass a reading and math exam, pass a drug test; and be comfortable comfortable with extreme heights.
NEW YORK DRIVES INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, May 31 | 2:00-5:00 p.m.
621 Degraw Street Brooklyn, NY
New York Drives Information Sessions are from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays for anyone who would like to apply. All sessions held at the BWI Main Office where space is limited and people will be allowed to enter on a first-come, first-served basis. Try to arrive at least 15 minutes early as late-comers will not be admitted. Applicants ages 18 to 24 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please review the requirements listed on our program page prior to attending the Information Session.
If you have any questions please call 718-237-2017 x 143.
RED HOOK ON THE ROAD INFORMATION SESSION
When: May 31 | 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 DWI’s or DUI’s
- 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-4:30pm
- Individuals with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
