Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; two 20-week cycles per year, serving 240 youth, 17-21.
Daily classes in Business English, Business Math, Keyboarding, Office Procedures, Computer Training, Pubic Speaking & Communication (2 hours/week), and World of Work; Pre-GED and GED are taught on-site at OBT Sunset Park by a teacher from the NYC Department of Off-Site Education Services (OES).Pre-GED classes are available for those youth who scored too low on intake exams to enter the job training program. Students in this class attend only Pre-GED academic classes, counseling classes, and computer instruction. They are expected to adhere to all OBT standards while taking this course (dress code, behavior, etc.) in the expectation that they will ultimately test out of Pre-GED and be fully enrolled in job training.
Tutoring is available every morning one-half hour before start of the program. Each participant is assigned to a supervisor (counselor) who monitors the trainee’s progress and offers one-on-one assistance with personal, educational, and career problems. We place a great emphasis on improving soft skills and demand professional behavior, attire, attitude, and communication at all times. Corporate recruiters work closely with supervisors and managers to evaluate each participant’s abilities, and try to place each one in positions closely suited to his/her talents and interests.
Requirements:Registration:
1. Social Security Card
2. Proof of Age: (birth certificate, NYS driver’s license, NYS learner’s permit, NYS non-driver ID, PA printout, passport)
3. Right to work: (US birth certificate/picture ID (see below), US passport, naturalization certificate, unexpired Permanent Resident Alien card, unexpired Work Authorization card)
4. Current Picture ID: (NYS driver’s license, permit or non-driver; passport; PRA card; Public Assistance benefit card
5. Proof of Current Address (with applicant’s name on it): utility bill, landlord statement, lease, PA printout, computer printout from a government agency, letter form a social service agency, school records, NYS driver’s license, NYS learner’s permit, NYS non-driver ID, Selective Service card
6. Proof of Family Income* pay stubs (2) of the applicant, pay stubs (2) of the parent’s/spouse of the applicant, employer statement (if paid in cash), Social Security award letter, court agreement, pension letter, PA printout, letter of support (issue by a staff member)
7. Proof of Family Size: lease with names of family members on it, landlord statement with birth certificates of family members, PA printout, Public Housing Authority records
8. Proof of Educational Status: HS Diploma or GED
9. Marriage License: (if legally married to show name change)
10. Birth certificate of all applicants’ children living in the household
11. Proof of Selective Service Registration: required for all male born after 12/31/59
Registration Dates:
OBT has two 20-week cycles per year. Their starting dates are in the month of February and September.
Registration is ongoing. Please call for details.
Contact Information:
OBT Sunset Park:
783 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232
718-369-0303
OBT Bushwick/Williamsburg
25 Thornton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
718-387-1600
TDD/TTY 1-800-662-1220
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
