The New Settlement Center Young Men's Initiative is a new program seeking young men of color, ages 15-19, living in New York City. They will be providing the next generation of young men with a range of unique and groundbreaking activities designed to empower them to become community leaders and critical thinkers. Their goals are to build an authentic community through open and honest conversations about issues facing the world today. Meet the team and hear about their vision for the Young Men's Initiative on November 15, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. For more information, contact Tyler Campbell.

Queens Connect is offering training and certification through their culinary program for 18 - 24 year olds. The culinary program offers young adults 6-weeks of hands-on culinary training along with virtual workforce readiness classes. Enrolled participants also take the NYC Food Protection course in preparation for the NYC food protection exam. After the first 6-weeks of training, eligible participants are offered a 6-week paid internship in the culinary field and or the opportunity to transition into the retail training program. The next cohort will begin on December 13, 2021. All interested in joining or learning more are encouraged to join their weekly virtual open house on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. For more information, contact Angela Ayora.

The New York Urban League 2021 College & Career Fair will work to support students and community most recently impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. High School Seniors and recent graduates as well as College Seniors and recent Alumni are especially invited to attend the event on November 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Riverbank State Park in Harlem. The day will include interactive workshops on college admissions, applying for financial aid, researching scholarships, finding the right college, preparing for the first year in college, as well as meeting with HBCU representatives, some of which will provide on-site admissions, fee waivers, and scholarship awards. Learn more and register.

The NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) offers a limited number of internship opportunities to high school and undergraduate students. Many student internships at NASA GISS are part of the year-round Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI). Teams of high school and undergraduate students and faculty work alongside graduate students and the lead scientists of NASA-funded research projects at universities in the New York City metropolitan region or NASA/GISS under the mentorship of a GISS scientist. Learn more about the internship opportunities that are available. The application deadline for these opportunities is March 4, 2022.

The NYS Statewide Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network and UnLocal are offering a workshop on November 16, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, the session will also be offered in Spanish on November 18, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. This workshop will provide important information on the history of the New York State Dream Act (NYSDA), eligibility requirements, application process, and additional resources for undocumented students. The NYSDA allows the NYS immigrant community the ability to apply for state financial aid to attend a State University of New York (SUNY) or City University of New York (CUNY). Registration is now open.

The NYC Racial Justice Commission heard New Yorkers’ experiences of injustice and has identified six patterns of inequity that have a harmful impact on Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, or other Persons of Color (BIPOC). Between now and December 2021, the Commission is working to propose broad, bold, long-term structural changes to the NYC Charter that impact the underlying causes of racial inequity and begin to dismantle structural racism. Join a virtual Public Input Session on November 18, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, to speak directly to members of the NYC Racial Justice Commission on how they can reflect racial justice, equity, and fairness in the City’s laws. Registration is open.

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