Programs For New Americans At The Sunset Park Library This Week
Whether you are opening a business or applying for citizenship, the Sunset Park Library has a number of helpful programs for new Americans in our community.
See brief descriptions below. Please contact the library for more information. The Sunset Park Library is located at 5108 4th Avenue (and 51st Street). Phone: (718) 567-2806.
Check out all of the library’s great activities for young people and adults this week, including the Friends of Sunset Park Library Fall Sale this Saturday.
— Learn English for Business and the Workplace
Free intermediate-to-advanced business conversation classes that will prepare you for success in the workplace and business.
Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm. For Adults.
— U.S. Citizen Exam Preparation
If you are interested in becoming a citizen, we can help! Join our free exam preparation groups. For more information, call (718) 349-8504 or (718) 230-2406.
Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm. For Adults.
— Immigration Consultation and Legal Help / Servicios Inmigratorias Ofrecidos de Forma Gratuita
Free services provided by Immigrant Justice Corps — Call (718) 230-2042 to make an appointment.
• Full screenings to determine eligibility for immigration benefits
• Assistance filing applications for DACA, green card applications and renewals, TPS, naturalization, work permit, among others
• If necessary, referrals to trusted immigration specialists
Consultations by Community Fellows are free and done under the supervision of Immigrant Justice Corps immigration attorneys.
Wednesday, October 12th at 4:30pm. For Adults.
— 10 Pasos para Iniciar su Propio Negocio / 10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business
Offered by the City of New York’s Immigrant Business Initiative.
Register here / Registrar aquí: http://10_steps.eventbrite.com
Este curso proporciona una descripción general básica de los pasos que necesitará dar para iniciar un negocio, y cómo NYC Business Solutions lo puede guiar en cada paso a lo largo del camino. Total de horas del curso:
1 sesión, varía según el Centro de 1.5 a 2.5 horas.
Usted aprenderá acerca de: cómo desarrollar un plan de negocio; cómo determinar su estructura legal; cómo configurar su contabilidad; cómo obtener permisos y licencias; cómo obtener financiamiento.
Learn what it takes to start your own business!
This course provides a basic overview of the steps you’ll need to take to start a business and how NYC Business Solutions can guide you through each step along the way. Total course hours: 1 session, varies by Center from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
You will learn: how to develop a business plan; how to determine your legal structure; how to set up your bookkeeping; how to get permits and licenses; how to obtain financing.
Thursday / Jueves, October 13th at 5:30pm. For Adults.
— ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) Conversation
Trained volunteer group leaders supplement the library’s ESOL classes for adult learners by leading weekly small conversation groups in select neighborhood libraries. Open to everyone, the groups provide participants with opportunities to practice English speaking skills.
Thursday, October 13th at 6pm. For Adults.