Immigrants Rising (formerly Educators for Fair Consideration) aims to empower undocumented young people in their pursuit of college, career and citizenship. Immigrants Rising believes that talented undocumented young people are vital to the long-term growth and prosperity of the United States, and that empowering them to achieve their academic and career goals and gain citizenship is essential to maximizing their contributions. Immigrants Rising envisions: • A thriving educational system, which gives aspiring undocumented young people the information, encouragement and financial resources they need to excel in higher education. • A fair employment system that allows undocumented young people access to work authorization and the ability to pursue careers that benefit from their skills, training, and potential. • A just and humane immigration system that recognizes the dignity, struggle, and contributions of undocumented young people and their families by providing them with a viable path to citizenship. Immigrants Rising provides many services, including, but not limited to the following: • Immigration Legal Intake Service • California In-State Tuition Tool • Mental Health Connector • Wellness Gatherings Katharine Gin is the Executive Director of Immigrants Rising. HAS THIS PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Immigrants Rising is continuing to provide support remotely. Additional resources for immigrant communities are provided here. Read More... Inclass is a free app that helps organize notes and class schedules on an iOS smart phone or tablet. Inclass can record the audio for a lecture as well as video capture and take photos of the whiteboard or handouts. Captured multimedia and text files are organized with the class. Read More... The Institute for Justice and Opportunity at John Jay College (previously the Prisoner Reentry Institute (PRI)), was founded in 2005 as one of twelve institutes that collectively comprise the Research Consortium of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The Institute for Justice and Opportunity is engaged in educational initiatives for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students at John Jay, research projects and convenings on topics related to reentry, and the New York City Justice Corps. HAVE THIS PROGRAM'S SERVICES BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Yes. Unfortunately after continuing its Prison-to-College program through the mail, it was ultimately suspended after learning that "correspondence learning" was not approved for programs that receive funding through the Second Chance Pell Program. ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a community of motivated and intellectually committed individuals who explore justice in its many dimensions. The College’s liberal arts curriculum equips students to pursue advanced study and meaningful, rewarding careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. John Jay's professional programs introduce students to foundational and newly emerging fields and prepare them for advancement within their chosen professions. John Jay's students are eager to engage in original research and experiential learning, excited to study in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and passionate about shaping the future. Through their studies, students prepare for ethical leadership, global citizenship, and engaged service. Faculty members are exceptional teachers who encourage students to join them in pursuing transformative scholarship and creative activities. Through their research, faculty advances knowledge and informs professional practices that build and sustain just societies. John Jay fosters an inclusive and diverse community drawn from the city, our country, and the world. John Jay is dedicated to educating traditionally underrepresented groups and committed to increasing diversity in the workforce. The breadth of John Jay's community motivates us to question our assumptions, to consider multiple perspectives, to think critically, and to develop the humility that comes with global understanding. John Jay educates fierce advocates for justice. Read More... John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a community of motivated and intellectually committed individuals who explore justice in its many dimensions. The College’s liberal arts curriculum equips students to pursue advanced study and meaningful, rewarding careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. John Jay's professional programs introduce students to foundational and newly emerging fields and prepare them for advancement within their chosen professions. John Jay's students are eager to engage in original research and experiential learning, excited to study in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and passionate about shaping the future. Through their studies, students prepare for ethical leadership, global citizenship, and engaged service. Faculty members are exceptional teachers who encourage students to join them in pursuing transformative scholarship and creative activities. Through their research, faculty advances knowledge and informs professional practices that build and sustain just societies. John Jay fosters an inclusive and diverse community drawn from the city, our country, and the world. John Jay is dedicated to educating traditionally underrepresented groups and committed to increasing diversity in the workforce. The breadth of John Jay's community motivates us to question our assumptions, to consider multiple perspectives, to think critically, and to develop the humility that comes with global understanding. John Jay educates fierce advocates for justice. HAVE JOHN JAY'S OPERATIONS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? In-person classes have been suspended and moved online. For further information on John Jay's distance learning, please visit https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/distance-learning. Administrators and staff have been working remotely. For updates to John Jay's response to COVID-19, please visit https://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/coronavirus-updates. Read More... Justice Through Code (JTC), an initiative of Columbia University's Center for Justice and the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise, is a coding intensive for formerly incarcerated individuals that teaches the fundamentals of programming in Python. Python is a popular programming language used by companies like Google, Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram, and Reddit. Python is designed to be easy to read and use, while still being very powerful, which makes it a great language for beginners to learn. During the class, students will hear from industry-leading technologists working at companies like Google, Slack, and Coursera to learn about potential careers in the sector. Aedan Macdonald is the Program Manager of Justice Through Code (JTC). WHO DOES THIS PROGRAM AIM TO SERVE? Formerly incarcerated or justice-involved individuals. HAS THIS PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? No. ABOUT CENTER FOR JUSTICE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: Founded in 2014, the Center for Justice is committed to ending mass incarceration and criminalization, and advancing alternative approaches to justice and safety through education, research, and policy change. Its mission is to help transform the approaches to justice from being driven by punishment and retribution to being centered on prevention and healing. The Center is interdisciplinary and works in partnership with schools, departments, centers and institutes across Columbia, other universities, government agencies, community organizations, advocates and those directly affected by the criminal justice system. For more information, visit centerforjustice.columbia.edu. ABOUT TAMER CENTER FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AT COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL: The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School trains the next generation of leaders to address social and environmental challenges. For more information, visit www8.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise. Read More... Khan Academy is a nonprofit that provides a wide variety of free online educational resources. Best known for its popular Youtube lectures on a wide range of academic topics (easily accessible through the Khan AcademyYoutube page). https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy. HAS KHAN ACADEMY SUSPENDED THEIR SERVICES DUE TO COVID-19? No. Khan Academy continues to provide free online education resources, especially as many schools have been closed due to COVID-19. Khan Academy has provided daily schedules for kids aged 2 - 18 years old here, SAT Study Suggestions here and additional remote learning resources here. Read More... Know Before You Enroll is a public awareness education campaign that highlights abuses at proprietary and for-profit schools and encourages New Yorkers to research training programs, explore free and low-cost education options, be careful of taking on a large amount of school debt, get help understanding school contracts, and report negative experiences. Know Before You Enroll was launched in November 2011 as a partnership between the former Mayor’s Office of Adult Education (MOAE) and the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Office of Financial Empowerment. Read More... The LSAT (Law School Admission Test), administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), is required for admission to most law schools and is offered four times each year. Top law schools seek candidates with close-to-perfect LSAT scores (e.g., 170 out of 180). The LSAT is administered in two parts. The first part of the test is a multiple-choice exam administered at test centers throughout the world. Starting in September 2019, the multiple-choice portion of the LSAT will be administered digitally in North America — learn more about the Digital LSAT. The second part of the test is a written essay, called LSAT Writing. LSAT Writing is administered online using secure proctoring software that can be installed on the candidate’s own computer. Some law schools will accept tests other than the LSAT for admission. However, students who want to maximize their chances for admission are advised to take the LSAT. It is the only test accepted by all ABA-accredited law schools, and it is the only test that helps the test taker to determine if law school is right for them. HAVE LSAT EXAMS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Due to COVID-19 public health emergency, LSAT administrators are offering an online, remotely proctored version of the LSAT — called the LSAT-Flex — for test takers who were registered for the in-person April, June, and July 2020 tests that have been canceled. ABOUT THE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL: The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting quality, access, and equity in law and education worldwide by supporting individuals’ enrollment journeys and providing preeminent assessment, data, and technology services. Read More... The Learning/Access Center (L/AC) (formerly Disability Resource Center) at Pratt Institute provides comprehensive academic support services that are available to all Pratt students. The L/AC also facilitates full access for students with disabilities and veterans so that they can freely and actively participate in all facets of Pratt life. The L/AC collaborates to provide institute-wide advisement and consultation on disability-related matters (including legal compliance and universal design) and provides individual services and tools to facilitate diverse learning styles and accommodations in a sustainable inclusive manner. Accommodations offered include, but are not limited to the following: • Alternative and Electronic Format • Priority Registration • Extended Time for Exams • Extended Time for Written Assignments • Note-Taking • Preferential Seating • Recording Lectures • Assistive Listening Devices • Sign Language Interpreting • Real-Time Captioning • Assistive Technology Training and Resource Library • Individualized Sessions and Workshops with a Learning Specialist • Workshops HAS THE L/AC SUSPENDED SERVICES DUE TO COVID-19? No. The L/AC continues to support accommodations for students with disabilities. For further updates to Pratt's response to COVID-19, please visit "COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs and Updates" and "Financial Impact of COVID-19." Read More... Nine student loan calculators to help you better understand your options and commitments, and a variety of write-up on student loans and debt. Read More... The Manhattan College Specialized Resource Center (SRC) serves all students with special needs including individuals with a temporary disability, such as those resulting from injury or surgery. The SRC is a resource for students, faculty and the college at large. Use of services is voluntary, strictly confidential and free of charge. The SRC strives to ensure educational opportunity for all students with special needs by providing access to full participation in all aspects of campus life. SRC provides accommodations, including, but not limited to the following: • Priority seating • Alternative testing environments • Readers, note takers and scribes • Access to adaptive technology • Liaison with faculty and other college departments • Advocacy/self-advocacy information • Housing accommodations Other reasonable accommodations can be made in collaboration with a student and their contact at the SRC. HAS SRC SUPSENDED SERVICES DUE TO COVID-19? Manhattan College campus has been closed and has plans to reopen in the fall. Telecommuting options have been put in place for administrators and staff. All in-person events have been suspended until further notice. For further updates to Manhattan College's response to COVID-19, please visit manhattan.edu/coronavirus-updates/index.php. For additional questions or concerns related to COVID-19, please email covid-19info@manhattan.edu. Read More... Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) helps students achieve their academic goals and take their career to the next level. MEOC offers free programs to teach English, earn High School Equivalency diploma, prepare for college and/or train for a career. MEOC offers free academic programs including, but not limited to the following: • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) • High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation • College Prep MEOC offers free career training programs including, but not limited to the following: • Electronic Health Records • EKG Training • Certified Phlebotomy Training • Certified Nursing Assistant • Hospitality Training • Security Officer Training • Certified Microsoft® Office • Civil Service Exam Preparation • Certified Phlebotomy Training • OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour General Industry and Construction HAS THIS PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Due to COVID-19, the MEOC faculty and staff are working remotely and providing services through "Virtual Admissions Sessions." Additional information on BMCC's response to COVID-19 is available here https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/student-affairs/health-services/coronavirus. Read More... Manhattan Institute Allied Medial Training has helped thousands of people advance their healthcare career. Conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, Manhattan Institute offers comprehensive healthcare programs consisting of classroom instruction, lab practice, and an industry externship in order to provide hybrid instruction with real-life application. For employment verifications, email hr@manhattaninstitute.edu. For education verifications, email edverification@manhattaninstitute.edu. HAS THIS PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Due to COVID-19, Manhattan Institute's campus will be closed and all classes temporarily suspended beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. Classes will resume immediately upon the closure order being lifted. For updates to Manhattan Institute's response to COVID-19, please visit www.manhattaninstitute.edu/covid-19. Read More... The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), in operation since 1972, works to ensure that New Yorkers with disabilities can lead happy, healthy and productive lives. The MOPD staff work hand-in-hand with other City offices and over 50 agencies to ensure that the voice of the disabled community is represented and that City programs and policies address the needs of people with disabilities. MOPD can be contacted by calling 311, (212) NEW-YORK (639-9675) for those outside of New York or by video phone at (646) 396-5830. HAVE MOPD'S SERVICES BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? No. MOPD's "COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities" provides information for people with disabilities on the following: • Food and Supplies • Social Services/Medicaid Benefits • Home Health Care Providers • Transportation • Housing • Utilities • Phone and Internet Service • Education • Employment • Businesses • Finance • Pets and Service Animals • Domestic Violence Resources • Accessible Virtual Activities Read More... Meetup.com is a website where people organize groups to meet up for a wide variety of social events and interests. HAVE MEETUP'S SERVICES BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? No, however, Meetup encourages that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. For updates to Meetup's policies related to COVID-19, please visit "Meetup event policies and the coronavirus (COVID-19)."
Read More... Mental Health First Aid Trainings, a ThriveNYC Initiative, offers free classes that provide proven practices that help individuals recognize the early signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance misuse. Trainees will learn how to listen without judgement, and respond to and help someone in distress until they can get the professional care they may need. After completing the training, trainees receive a three-year certification in Mental Health First Aid. Each course lasts eight hours. Courses are available in English, Spanish and Mandarin. There are a variety of courses available with different focuses (some courses may only be available upon request) including, but not limited to the following: • Adults • Youth • Veterans • Older Adults • Higher Education • Public Safety HAVE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Many services have been suspended or moved online. For a comprehensive overview of NYC's response to COVID-19, please visit "NYC COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal." Read More... Linked is an AUTOMATIC DOWNLOAD to a detailed, 89-page guide to help familiarize you with Microsoft Word features. The guide was developed by Mircosoft for the 2016 version. Many of the instructions are relevant to earlier and later versions of the program. Read More... Microsoft's page for student resources. Click through to see Office suite tutorials; free IT, self-guided certification, or paid certifications; free templates for papers, budgets, reports, calendars, and more. Read More... Tutorials to help you get started with Microsoft's Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams Read More... MindfulNYU is a meditation, mindfulness and contemplative life initiative at New York University (NYU), that promotes wisdom, compassion, and well-being on campus — and beyond. In addition to curating resources that are available online, MindfulNYU hosts daily yoga classes, group meditation, large scale events and mindfulness workshops for students, faculty and staff. WHO DOES THIS PROGRAM AIM TO SERVE? Open to both NYU students and the general public. HAS THIS PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Due to COVID-19, all MindfulNYU trainings will be held virtually until further notice. Read More... | |