For Seniors

-Arts and Crafts a recreational program for seniors. Includes free knitting classes and take-home crafts projects.

-Library Services a free reference and take-out library of books and reference materials.

-Senior Citizen Transportation Services seniors receive transportation to shopping,

entertainment, and recreational centers in and around the surrounding neighborhoods of the Bronx.

-Cultural Trips weekly trips to theaters and museums in and around New York City.

-Senior Citizen Identification Program (SCIP) seniors receive a picture identification card containing medical

and personal information, for the fast identification of medical needs in an emergency.

 

For Children and Families

 

-NETS After School Program after school program offers homework assistance and

recreational activities to neighborhood children aged 9-12.

-Mentoring Program teenage volunteers are trained as mentors and placed in the

service of organizations and activities in their communities.

-Ident-A-Child pre-school and elementary school children are fingerprinted for their protection.

Parents receive a laminated card with their child's photograph, fingerprints, and identification information.

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Health and Fitness

 

-Health Sessions providing health-related workshops and screenings: blood pressure

testing, cholesterol screening sessions, exercise classes, etc. in cooperation with medical

service providers.

-Flu Shots free flu shots administered yearly by the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. This event takes place in November. Note: Due to limited supplies, free flu shots are only available to persons over the age of 55 OR adults over the age of 18 with a disability. Please call our offices at 718.430.1400 for more information.

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Education and Job Skills

 

-GED Program individuals over 21 years of age are eligible to receive free training for the General

Educational Development examination.

 

Please Note:

All participants must be 21 and over to enroll. 

Participants must first take a placement test at the

Bronx Learning Center

3450 East Tremont

718-863-4057

Test-takers should bring two sharpened pencils, a pen, and photo I.D.

If you are under the age of 21 and would like to enroll in a GED Program

in your area, please contact one of the following locations:

Bronx Educational Services

965 Longwood Avenue

Bronx, NY 10459

718. 931.7310

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.

555 Bergen Avenue, 3rd Floor

Bronx, NY 10455

718.329.2313

www.sobro.org

 

CUNY

Bronx Community College

Division of Continuing Education

Gould Residence Hall, Room 410

181st Street and University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10453

718.289.5834

www.bcc.cuny.edu

Hostos Community College

Adult Basic Education

Division of Continuing Education

500 Grand Concourse, Room B 208 A

Bronx, NY 10451

718.518.6723

www.hostos.cuny.edu

EVENING CLASSES

Bronx High School of Science

75 W. 205th Street

Bronx NY 10458

718.933.4601

 

-Resume Building Seminar a free seminar where instructors review resumes and work with participants on writing, revising, and custom-tailoring their resumes for the job they want. Topics such as interviewing skills, Internet-assisted job seeking, and writing effective cover letters are also discussed.

-Back-To-School a program designed to encourage and prepare adults for continuing education courses and certifications.

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Special Events

 

-NETS sponsors and participates in a variety of community events throughout the year,

including Family Pride Day, National Night Out Against Crime, the Annual Senior Trip to

Albany, New York, and Parkchester SummerFest, among others.

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