One of CRC's primary goals is to help families in need attain the skills and self-confidence to secure more work opportunities and a living wage. The Construyendo Nuestro Futuro (Building Our Future) suite of programs is our comprehensive workforce development initiative. We aim to reduce barriers to initial and/or continuous employment opportunities and to help obtain work. This initiative works hand-in-hand with the goals of our on-site Worker Center. Further we provide direct access to computer technology to enable individuals to seek work opportunities online.
For more information or to register for a program, please contact Erick Gamero, Workforce Development and Technical Assistant at 914-450-6030 or egamero@crcny.org
For interest in partnering with our organization to provide an educational program, please contact Marco Bohorquez, Manager of Programs and Workforce Development, at 914-835-1512 or mbohorquez@crcny.org
For more information or to register for a program, please contact Erick Gamero, Workforce Development and Technical Assistant at 914-450-6030 or egamero@crcny.org
For interest in partnering with our organization to provide an educational program, please contact Marco Bohorquez, Manager of Programs and Workforce Development, at 914-835-1512 or mbohorquez@crcny.org
Construyendo Nuestro Futuro-Building Our Future:
Supported by Westchester Community Foundation.
Plazas Comunitarias Spanish Literacy
Our Plazas Comunitarias Program is a Spanish literacy-based program dedicated to helping Latino and Mexican immigrant students complete their basic education (literacy, primary and secondary grades). This program is open to students 15 and older and has flexible morning and evening schedules.
In partnership with the Mexican Consulate and INEA (Instituto Nacional para la Educacion de los Adultos).
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Our ESL Program uses the distinguished Ventures Curriculum, which teaches practical everyday language skills for adults with little to no English competency. This curriculum includes reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that enable students to communicate confidently and supports participation within the community. We currently offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced level English classes daily and evenings.
Our Plazas Comunitarias Program is a Spanish literacy-based program dedicated to helping Latino and Mexican immigrant students complete their basic education (literacy, primary and secondary grades). This program is open to students 15 and older and has flexible morning and evening schedules.
In partnership with the Mexican Consulate and INEA (Instituto Nacional para la Educacion de los Adultos).
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Our ESL Program uses the distinguished Ventures Curriculum, which teaches practical everyday language skills for adults with little to no English competency. This curriculum includes reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that enable students to communicate confidently and supports participation within the community. We currently offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced level English classes daily and evenings.
Advanced English Classes
CRC is proud to be a Westchester Community College site for English levels 3 and 4. Each level provides balanced instruction and active practice in all English language skills: listening, speaking (including pronunciation), standard grammar, reading, and writing. New students take an examination to determine the level at which they begin study. These courses serve the needs of the general learner and learners preparing for college/university study. Instructors are professionals in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). The courses are offered in Spring (January–April), Summer (June-August) and Fall (September–December) at CRC. The registration fee is $21.00 per semester.
In partnership with Westchester Community College.
CRC is proud to be a Westchester Community College site for English levels 3 and 4. Each level provides balanced instruction and active practice in all English language skills: listening, speaking (including pronunciation), standard grammar, reading, and writing. New students take an examination to determine the level at which they begin study. These courses serve the needs of the general learner and learners preparing for college/university study. Instructors are professionals in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). The courses are offered in Spring (January–April), Summer (June-August) and Fall (September–December) at CRC. The registration fee is $21.00 per semester.
In partnership with Westchester Community College.
High School Equivalency
CRC is proud to be a BOCES site for GED (now TASC) or high school equivalency classes offered in Spanish. This program helps students prepare through reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for the TASC exam. Upon entering the program all students are given an assessment to determine basic competency levels in reading, writing and mathematics and the curriculum is then tailored to their needs. The courses are offered on Saturdays in winter (January–March), spring (April–June) and fall (September–December) at CRC on Saturday. The registration fee is $26.00 per trimester.
In partnership with Southern Westchester BOCES.
CRC is proud to be a BOCES site for GED (now TASC) or high school equivalency classes offered in Spanish. This program helps students prepare through reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for the TASC exam. Upon entering the program all students are given an assessment to determine basic competency levels in reading, writing and mathematics and the curriculum is then tailored to their needs. The courses are offered on Saturdays in winter (January–March), spring (April–June) and fall (September–December) at CRC on Saturday. The registration fee is $26.00 per trimester.
In partnership with Southern Westchester BOCES.
Computer Literacy
CRC offers free basic and intermediate computer literacy classes in Spanish to teach basic computer functions, Internet navigation, Microsoft Office software, and Google Suite.
CRC offers free basic and intermediate computer literacy classes in Spanish to teach basic computer functions, Internet navigation, Microsoft Office software, and Google Suite.
Vocational Training
Community Resource Center is a NYC Department of Buildings Course Provider and approved to provide courses.
Site Safety Training (SST) Prescribed Courses
• 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness: Abusing illicit drugs or alcohol can have devasting effects on a person's health — especially among those with addiction. Working under the influence is particularly dangerous in the construction industry because it increases the risk of Focus Four hazards and potentially fatal accidents involving heavy equipment.
• 4-Hour Fall Prevention: In the construction business, falls are a major cause of severe injuries and fatalities. Due of the frequency of these incidents, both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) issue safety guidelines to aid in the protection of construction workers.
Our courses are currently offered in Spanish. To sign up for our SST Courses (TBA), please contact Marco Bohorquez at 914-835-1512 or email at mbohorquez@crcny.org.
Community Resource Center es un proveedor de cursos del Departamento de Edificios de la Ciudad de Nueva York y está aprobado para ofrecer cursos.
Cursos prescritos de capacitación en seguridad en el sitio (SST)
• Concientización de 2 horas sobre drogas y alcohol: El abuso de drogas ilícitas o alcohol puede tener efectos devastadores en la salud de una persona, especialmente entre aquellas con adicción. Trabajar bajo la influencia es particularmente peligroso en la industria de la construcción porque aumenta el riesgo de los cuatro peligros de enfoque y accidentes potencialmente fatales que involucran equipos pesados.
• Prevención de caídas en 4 horas: en el negocio de la construcción, las caídas son una de las principales causas de lesiones graves y muertes. Debido a la frecuencia de estos incidentes, tanto la Administración de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional (OSHA) como el Departamento de Edificios de la Ciudad de Nueva York (NYC DOB) emiten pautas de seguridad para ayudar en la protección de los trabajadores de la construcción.
Nuestros cursos se ofrecen actualmente en español. Para inscribirse en nuestros cursos SST (fechas aun no determinadas), comuníquese con Marco Bohorquez al 914-835-1512 o envíe un correo electrónico a mboroquez@crcny.org.
CRC ensures that our workers are better prepared for the construction, domestic, and restaurant labor trades -- jobs for which they are most often hired. Training is provided in these three fields:
Pathway to Citizenship:
Citizenship Classes
CRC offers assistance with citizenship/naturalization applications through our Case Management Department. In addition, we are a BOCES site for Citizenship classes to cover information needed to pass the test, basic test-taking skills and preparation for the English language section of the test. The courses are offered on Saturdays in winter (January–March), spring (April–June) and fall (September–December) at CRC. The registration fee is $25.00 per trimester.
In partnership with Southern Westchester BOCES.
Community Resource Center is a NYC Department of Buildings Course Provider and approved to provide courses.
Site Safety Training (SST) Prescribed Courses
• 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness: Abusing illicit drugs or alcohol can have devasting effects on a person's health — especially among those with addiction. Working under the influence is particularly dangerous in the construction industry because it increases the risk of Focus Four hazards and potentially fatal accidents involving heavy equipment.
• 4-Hour Fall Prevention: In the construction business, falls are a major cause of severe injuries and fatalities. Due of the frequency of these incidents, both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) issue safety guidelines to aid in the protection of construction workers.
Our courses are currently offered in Spanish. To sign up for our SST Courses (TBA), please contact Marco Bohorquez at 914-835-1512 or email at mbohorquez@crcny.org.
Community Resource Center es un proveedor de cursos del Departamento de Edificios de la Ciudad de Nueva York y está aprobado para ofrecer cursos.
Cursos prescritos de capacitación en seguridad en el sitio (SST)
• Concientización de 2 horas sobre drogas y alcohol: El abuso de drogas ilícitas o alcohol puede tener efectos devastadores en la salud de una persona, especialmente entre aquellas con adicción. Trabajar bajo la influencia es particularmente peligroso en la industria de la construcción porque aumenta el riesgo de los cuatro peligros de enfoque y accidentes potencialmente fatales que involucran equipos pesados.
• Prevención de caídas en 4 horas: en el negocio de la construcción, las caídas son una de las principales causas de lesiones graves y muertes. Debido a la frecuencia de estos incidentes, tanto la Administración de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional (OSHA) como el Departamento de Edificios de la Ciudad de Nueva York (NYC DOB) emiten pautas de seguridad para ayudar en la protección de los trabajadores de la construcción.
Nuestros cursos se ofrecen actualmente en español. Para inscribirse en nuestros cursos SST (fechas aun no determinadas), comuníquese con Marco Bohorquez al 914-835-1512 o envíe un correo electrónico a mboroquez@crcny.org.
CRC ensures that our workers are better prepared for the construction, domestic, and restaurant labor trades -- jobs for which they are most often hired. Training is provided in these three fields:
- Construction Training: 30 hours of training are offered with local contracting firms on topics including blueprint reading, wall prep, painting, framing, electricity, roofing, siding, and carpentry.
- Domestic Worker Training: provides 18 hour training in professional housekeeping and childcare in partnership with National Domestic Workers Alliance, Worker Institute at Cornell, and the nationally acclaimed Marta Perrone.
- Restaurant Work: 60 hour restaurant training is offered which includes basic cooking, food ServSafe certification, and pastry making.
Pathway to Citizenship:
Citizenship Classes
CRC offers assistance with citizenship/naturalization applications through our Case Management Department. In addition, we are a BOCES site for Citizenship classes to cover information needed to pass the test, basic test-taking skills and preparation for the English language section of the test. The courses are offered on Saturdays in winter (January–March), spring (April–June) and fall (September–December) at CRC. The registration fee is $25.00 per trimester.
In partnership with Southern Westchester BOCES.
Health and Wellness:
Healthy Mondays
CRC believes health and wellness to be an integral part of our daily lives. Programs include Yoga and specialized health workshops.
CRC believes health and wellness to be an integral part of our daily lives. Programs include Yoga and specialized health workshops.
Health Fairs
CRC spearheads the Healthier Mamaroneck Committee with the Rye YMCA and Open Door Family Medical Center to hold annual Health Fairs for the uninsured and underinsured community at large. The Health Fair is successfully provided in partnership with local health providers for free screenings.
CRC spearheads the Healthier Mamaroneck Committee with the Rye YMCA and Open Door Family Medical Center to hold annual Health Fairs for the uninsured and underinsured community at large. The Health Fair is successfully provided in partnership with local health providers for free screenings.