NEW YORK DRIVES INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 12 | 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: April 12 | 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 fewer
B) 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
“Made in NY” Post Production Training Program Information Session
When: Thursday, April 12 from 12:00-2:00 PM
Where: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92
Join the thriving TV & Film Post Production Industry. The training begins on May 9, 2018.
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 individuals from low-income backgrounds, who are unemployed or under-employed. 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.
When: April 12 | 11AM Sharp
Where: Brooklyn Woods (125 8th Street (2nd Floor) 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 Red Hook or Gowanus NYCHA resident, completed the 10th grade (transcript required), pass a reading and math test, pass a drug test (requirement of the Roofers Union Local 8), and be comfortable with extreme heights.
When: April 11 | 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 Red Hook or Gowanus NYCHA resident, completed the 10th grade (transcript required), pass a reading and math test, pass a drug test (requirement of the Roofers Union Local 8), and be comfortable with extreme heights.
“Made in NY” Post Production Training Program Information Session
When: Tuesday, April 10 from 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 92
Join the thriving TV & Film Post Production Industry. The training begins on May 9, 2018.
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 individuals from low-income backgrounds, who are unemployed or under-employed. 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.
BROOKLYN NETWORKS INFORMATION SESSION
When: April 10, 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.
NEW YORK DRIVES INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 5 | 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: April 5 | 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 years or older
- Live in NYC & be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Absolutely no DWIs or DUIs.
- Qualify as low income or unemployed
- Must be able to attend 4 weeks of training Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30 PM
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Individuals with criminal records are encouraged to apply
- All applicants must have a clean, valid NY State Driver’s License for at least 2 years. There can be no more than 4 points, 1 suspension (which has been cleared for at least 2 years), or 1 conviction showing on the driver record. No combination of the above is allowed.
