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Summer Youth Employment Program
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a New York City Council funded initiative designed to build off the experiences gained in the Summer Youth Employment program. are high school students. WLG provides participants are 16-21 years old students currently in school with career ready training and paid employment opportunities from the month of October to March. Career readiness training focuses on topics such as career exploration, financial literacy, topic resolution, resume development, and opportunities to continue education and social growth. Participants are expected to be committed and serve as an example of what the foundation represents They also have specific duties such as: greeting and informing guests on our programs, answering phone calls, following phone scripts,
making calls, communicating with the administration regularly, assisting administration with improving and developing programs for the community, assisting with creating, printing and distributing flyers, providing bi-weekly reports, recognizing their role as a mandatory reporter, and reporting and issues that may arise, along with any other duties expressed to them.
ESL Program
The mission of the Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) is to empower adults in their roles as parents, family members, workers and community members. The OACE promotes the lifelong learning and the development of the problem solving skills though a continuum of services including: Basic Education, English for speakers of other languages, High School Equivalency (HSE) and Career and Technical Education. The “ESL instruction teaches students basic language skills, as well as the academic and civic skills they need to successfully complete higher education or job training programs. The emphasis is on improving English skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Instructional themes include work, family, citizenship, and topics based on student interests.” – New York Office of Adult and Continuing Education. To take our ESL classes one has to register at: 3450 East Tremont Ave, 3rd Floor Bronx, NY 10465. Those interested may also call the office: 718-663-4057. Participants who sign up for these classes can either choose a location close to them
or request to take them at our foundation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm for the school year from September to June. ESL Classes are also held during the summer.
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