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Changes at "Language and Job Recertification Information for Immigrants"
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- In which borough should your idea take place?
- Brooklyn
- Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?
- Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge, Sunset Park
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
- Provide information for new immigrants on how to obtain recertification in NYS for careers and skills they learned in their home countries. Language classes would be provided.
- Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:
- Provide information for new immigrants on how to obtain recertification in NYS for careers and skills they learned in their home countries. Language classes would be provided.
- Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:
- 11220, 11232
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This project will provide employment support, job certification services and business skills to address critical income and employment barriers faced by immigrant communities.
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We will expand our ESOL program to include comprehensive workforce development services. Through multilingual instruction, job certification support and case management, we'll help our students access employment opportunities. Our team will provide culturally sensitive training while leveraging existing partnerships for workforce resources.
RaisingHealth's motivation to apply for this project stems from consistent community feedback highlighting employment and income security as critical concerns, particularly among ESOL students and undocumented residents. The project naturally aligns with our mission to improve health equity by addressing social barriers to wellness.
This project will transform lives in our community by integrating workforce development into English classes, helping community members secure better employment opportunities. By addressing both language and job skills, we'll support families in achieving financial stability, ultimately improving their health and well-being.
What excites us most is the opportunity to directly respond to our community's needs by bridging the gap between language learning and employment support, hopefully helping families overcome key barriers in their everyday lives.
Implementing Organization
Academy of Medical & Public Health Services d.b.a. RaisingHealth Partners
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Website
www.raisinghealth.org