- Does the Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department offer financial aid to its students?
Answer: The Department does not offer federal or state financial aid like the College does for students in college-level credit-based programs, but you may qualify for other financial assistance through:
Bronx
1215 Zerega Avenue
Bronx, New York 10462
Tel #: (718) 931-3500
Fax #: (718)931-4299
Manhattan
116 West 32nd Street
New York, New York 10001
Bronx
Bronx Workforce1 Career Center
Fordham Place
400 East Fordham Road (entrance on Webster)
Bronx, NY 10458
Telephone: (718) 960-2458
Email: workforce1bronx@rws-nyc.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM -
5:00 PM
West Farms Workforce1 Career Center
901 E Tremont Ave, 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10460
Telephone: (929) 575-4613
Email: workforce1westfarms@rws-nyc.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hunts Point Workforce1 Career Center
1029 E 163rd Street, 3rd Floor
Bronx, New York, 10459
Between Southern Boulevard and Simpson Street
Telephone: (718) 542-6777
Email: workforce1huntspoint@rws-nyc.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center
9 Bond Street, 5th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Between Livingston and Fulton Streets
Telephone: (718) 246-5219
Email: Workforce1Brooklyn@grantassociatesinc.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
East New York Workforce1 Career Center
2619 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Telephone: (646) 606-0301
Email: Workforce1Brooklyn@grantassociatesinc.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Manhattan
Upper Manhattan Workforce1 Career Center
215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10027
Between 7th and 8th Avenues (also known as Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd.)
Telephone: (917) 493-7054
Email: umworkforce1@edsisolutions.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center
516 West 181st Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10033
Telephone: (929) 841-5050
Email: washingtonheightswf1@edsisolutions.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Queens
Queens Workforce1 Career Center
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Between 168th and 169th Streets
Telephone: (718) 557- 6755
Email: Workforce1Queens@grantassociatesinc.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flushing Workforce1 Career Center
41-17 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Telephone: (718) 412-0926
Email: workforce1flushing@grantassociatesinc.com
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Many of our courses are eligible for vouchers and reimburse through employers. Check with your Human Resource or
union representative for funding opportunities.
2. Does Continuing Education offer job placement?
Answer: Yes, all students upon completion of any program can schedule an appointment with our dedicated employment specialist.
- Do you provide childcare services?
Answer: No
- Can I sit in class before I decide to register:
Answer: No, students must register before anttending a course.
- Can students 18 years of age or younger enroll in a GED program?
Answer: Our GED program is for students 18 years old or older.
- How long is the GED program?
Answer: It is a 3-month program. Students attend classes 2 to 4 days per week depending on skills needs.
- How long does it take to get the diploma once I pass the GED classes?
Answer: Once you are enrolled in the GED class, you will complete the application for the GED exam. You are then scheduled for the exam. After you take the exam, you are notified by the State regarding your status, that is, whether you passed or failed the exam. If you pass the exam, it takes about two months for the State to send you the diploma.
- Does Continuing Education help students get into college-level programs once they complete the GED?
Answer: Once the student has a GED diploma, we assist students in enrolling in Hostos Community College’s college-level programs.
- Does Continuing Education offer free classes?
Answer: The fee-based component of Continuing Education does not offer free classes. However, sometimes, we offer free workshops for parents focusing on parent/child relationships.
Our Adult Learning Center offers free GED and ESL classes. There is a waiting list. In order to register, you must visit the office at 560 Exterior Street, Bronx N.Y. For more information, you may call 718-518-6723/6840.
- Does Continuing Education accept payment plans?
Answer: Yes, as long as the class is paid for in full by the time the class begins.
- Does Continuing Education offer courses for college credit?
Answer: Yes.
- In order to enroll in a certificate programs in Continuing Education, do I need a high school diploma?
Answer: Some programs require a GED while others do not. Please call the Continuing Education office at 718-518-6656 regarding a specific program.
- Can Continuing Education certificate programs be used towards a college degree?
Answer: No.
- Can college courses be applied to completion of certificate programs?
Answer: No.
- Does Continuing Education have parking available?
Answer: No. However, there is parking available for a fee in the Bronx Terminal Market located next door from our location. Street parking and meter parking is an additional option.