Bed Stuy
A coffee tasting preceded opening remarks at the new Starbucks in Bed-Stuy, where 95% of the staff lives in the neighborhood. (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER) BED-STUY -Starbucks, often seen as synonymous with corporate expansion and gentrification, is coming to Bed-Stuy—and so far, it’s being welcomed with open arms. The
News
A rendering of the residential building at 260 Kent Street that trainees will have the opportunity to help construct (Rendering via COOKFOX Architects) WILLIAMSBURG – As construction continues apace along the Williamsburg waterfront, mega-developers Two Trees has sponsored job-skill training for up to 40 students through St. Nick’s Alliance’s
Announcements
Headstones at Greenwood CemeterySUNSET PARK – Job training non-profit Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow [http://obtjobs.org/home/] (OBT) is taking a step in a new direction, announcing a 2018 program for masonry restoration training in conjunction with Green-Wood Cemetery [https://www.green-wood.com/]. The 10-week paid internship will teach 10
brownsville
Youth attending a previous Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow training (Photo via OBT)BROWNSVILLE – A new work training program is giving Brownsville youths hope for a brighter future, despite the histories they have with the justice system. The initiative is a collaboration between Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow [http://obtjobs.
Business
[Left-Right] Randy Peers, Chief Executive Officer of OBT, Assembly Assistant Speaker Felix W. Ortiz, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, senior advisor to Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Andrew Kimball, CEO of Industry City, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, Council Member Carlos Menchaca, Senator Martin J. Golden, Senator Velmanette Montgomery, and Dr. Russell Hotzler,
Business
Refoundry participants (from left) Eugene Manigo, Charles McNair, Ralphy Dominguez, James Eleby. (Courtesy of Refoundry)An innovative non-profit organization working hard to provide training for formerly incarcerated people [/blog/business/just-second-chance-refoundry-helps-former-inmates-create-career/] is looking for volunteer assistance this Saturday, March 12 from 11am-3pm. Come learn about Refoundry, help tackle a few
jobs
Photo via Industry City [https://www.facebook.com/IndustryCityBK/photos/pb.118852951506737.-2207520000.1445821252./726488584076501/?type=3&theater] Last September, Industry City announced the creation of the Innovation Lab [http://southslopenews.com/blog/jobs/innovation-lab-industry-city-plans-help-community-job-training-entrepreneurship/] , a jobs center that plans to provide job training as well as education and
Bensonhurst
Photo via Industry City [https://www.facebook.com/IndustryCityBK/photos/pb.118852951506737.-2207520000.1445821252./726488584076501/?type=3&theater] Last September, Industry City announced the creation of the Innovation Lab [http://southslopenews.com/blog/jobs/innovation-lab-industry-city-plans-help-community-job-training-entrepreneurship/] , a jobs center that plans to provide job training as well as education and
jobs
Photo via Industry City [https://www.facebook.com/IndustryCityBK/photos/pb.118852951506737.-2207520000.1445821252./726488584076501/?type=3&theater] Last September, Industry City announced the creation of the Innovation Lab [/blog/jobs/innovation-lab-industry-city-plans-help-community-job-training-entrepreneurship/] , a jobs center that plans to provide job training as well as education and assistance to the
jobs
Photo via Industry City [https://www.facebook.com/IndustryCityBK/photos/pb.118852951506737.-2207520000.1443728581./1000864336638923/?type=3&theater] A collaboration among Industry City [http://industrycity.com/], local politicians, educational programs, and local non-profits will yield a new jobs center that plans to provide job training as well as education
ahrc
Touting it as a celebration of springtime, AHRC — a consumer-based nonprofit organization serving more than 15,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — is inviting those looking for a fresh start in the workforce to attend their open house/job fair/meet-and-greet. The event goes from 11 a.m. to