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Educational Opportunity Centers
The statewide network of ten Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCS) and two Outreach and Counseling Centers essentially functions as the 65th campus of the State University of New York. With more than a thirty year history, EOCs have pioneered the way in providing urban communities with innovative academic programs leading to higher education, and vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency.
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Counseling and Outreach Centers
The purpose of the two Career Counseling and Outreach Centers is to assist academic and economically disadvantaged youths and adults ages 16 and over who meet the Educational Opportunity Center income guidelines to prepare for further education and improve their skills for participation in productive work.
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Bridge Program
The University Center for Academic and Workforce Development provides local education programs and local social service districts technical assistance.
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Work Now Program
Workforce Development (UCAWD) has managed the New York City Human Resources Administration's Work Now program since 1997. The program has a field staff of approximately 100 and a base of over 50 education and training providers, and a current yearly budget of $20.5M.
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Jobs for Youth Apprenticeship Program
The University Center for Academic and Workforce Development provides educational and vocational training to youth ages 16-21 through its Jobs for Youth Apprenticeship Program (JFYA-P) located in Brooklyn, New York. The goal of this program is to prepare "at risk" youth for entry into employment and higher education.
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