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City’s Workforce Nonprofits, In Need More Than Ever, Face Their Own COVID-19 Crisis

Since coronavirus lockdown measures went into effect in March, the number of jobless residents in New York has surged: so far, the state has processed more than 2 million unemployment benefit applications, while the unemployment rate in the city alone jumped from 4.1 to 14.2 percent from March to April, [...]

City’s Workforce Nonprofits, In Need More Than Ever, Face Their Own COVID-19 Crisis2021-12-09T22:09:05+00:00

LETTER FROM OBT’S CEO & BOARD CHAIR RE: NYC BUDGET PRIORITIES

Dear Friends of OBT, In this moment of social and economic reckoning, we stand with our participants, staff, and partners as one with communities impacted by systemic inequality. We condemn unjustified violence which fuels protest and anger, and support peaceful protest to effectuate justice. We also recognize the barriers that [...]

LETTER FROM OBT’S CEO & BOARD CHAIR RE: NYC BUDGET PRIORITIES2021-12-09T22:09:39+00:00

Monthly Spotlight: OBT Alumna – Where is she Now?

My name is Diana Altamirano. I was raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn by a single mother on public assistance. Everyday my mother would remind my siblings and I of how important our education would be for our future. She, unfortunately, was unable to complete elementary school and faced a lifetime [...]

Monthly Spotlight: OBT Alumna – Where is she Now?2021-05-12T14:54:13+00:00

Spectrum Joins with Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow to Boost Technology Resources with New Learning Lab

NEW YORK CITY – (April 27, 2018) – Spectrum and Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, a Brooklyn-based not-for-profit, announced the opening of a Spectrum Learning Lab at OBT’s  program office at Industry City. The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 26 that included NYS Assembly Member Felix Ortiz, [...]

Spectrum Joins with Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow to Boost Technology Resources with New Learning Lab2021-05-12T15:47:39+00:00

Youth need work

https://www.nynmedia.com/content/youth-need-work We need the city’s help to connect harder to reach youth to economic opportunities Young adults who are still out of school and out of work – despite New York City’s strong economy and work opportunities – are typically facing steeper barriers and require more supportive services. We have [...]

Youth need work2021-12-09T21:53:47+00:00

Monthly Spotlight – Tamara Dews

Tamara has been championing OBT since 2011 as a board member. Now on the Executive Committee, and as Board Secretary, Tamara continues to go above and beyond in her commitment to OBT and the NYC youth and adults we serve. We asked Tamara a few questions about why OBT is [...]

Monthly Spotlight – Tamara Dews2021-05-12T15:11:27+00:00

Bridge to Crafts Careers Masonry Restoration Technician Training Program Comes to Sunset Park

We are excited to have partnered with our neighbor, the National Historic Landmark Green-Wood Cemetery, to help young adults ranging from 18-27 learn essential skills to start a career in masonry restoration! This 10-week pilot program began in March and serves 10 New York City residents. The brainchild of World [...]

Bridge to Crafts Careers Masonry Restoration Technician Training Program Comes to Sunset Park2021-05-12T15:18:00+00:00

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Announces New Interim Chief Executive Officer

Brooklyn, NY (Thursday, January 12, 2017) – After 11 years of serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, Randy Peers announced he will be stepping down to take over as the first CEO of the newly formed Greater Reading Chamber and Economic Development Corporation [...]

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Announces New Interim Chief Executive Officer2021-05-12T15:40:54+00:00
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