Division of Continuing Education
Office of the Dean
Carol Sonnenblick, Dean
The Howard Building, room 403 25 Chapel Street
Phone: 718.552.1180
website: www.citytech.cuny.edu/continuinged
email: csonnenblick@citytech.cuny.edu
Diane Romeo, Executive Director Phone: 718.552.1163
email: dromeo@citytech.cuny.edu
Edna Casal, Secretary to the Dean Phone: 718.552.1180
email: ecasal@citytech.cuny.edu
Mission:
To create pathways to higher education, job training and professional development; to offer programs which address the economic and workforce development concerns of the evolving New York City workplace; and to provide a comprehensive learning and personal enrichment opportunities, community service programming, and customized training to serve the needs of diverse learners and business and industry partners.
Access for Women
Access for Women (AFW) is one of City Tech’s gender equity initiatives addressing the under-representation of women in non-traditional technical education and occupations. AFW offers programs introducing women to educational and career options in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Activities focus on the need for early intervention and career exploration for women and out-of-school youth. A range of activities helps participants acquire greater awareness of their math and technical skills and how those abilities relate to educational and career decision making.
AFW’s major effort is composed of program services for women students at City Tech who have chosen to enter areas of study in non- traditional technical fields; assistance to these students is provided through activities that promote professional development, college retention and career placement.
For information call 718.552.1131
Academy for Occupational Health and Construction Safety
The Academy for Occupational Health and Construction Safety was created in 2006 in response to NYC’s focus on construction safety and the promulgation of new regulations by the Department of Buildings (DOB) for safety training for scaffold users.
Since that time, the DOB has increased the frequency of new safety compliance legislation and the Academy has responded by offering a full range of safety courses, many in response to Local Laws and new mandates. The College provides safety and OSHA courses for over 6,000 construction workers each year. Expanded offerings meet new general industry and EPA guidelines.
The current year has brought the new
FDNY-approved Construction Site Fire Safety Manager’s program, as well as Crane Institute of America-certified courses.
Anthony Ruvio, Director
For information call 718.552.1117
Education Programs
Adult Learning Center
The Adult Learning Center (ALC) provides free classes to help students improve their English language, literacy and academic skills. Pre-HSE and HSE preparation courses, prepare adults for the high school equivalency examination and, hopefully, further educational or vocational training.
English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes from beginning to advanced offer adult immigrants the opportunity to improve their English language communication skills. A transition course for advanced ESOL students prepares them to move into Pre-HSE or HSE classes, to enter the CUNY Language Immersion Program or to apply to college. The ALC serves over 1000 adults each year. Gilberto Girena, Director
Miriam Edwin, Assistant Director
Forinformationcall718.552.1140
Business and Industry Training Center (BITC)
BITC has served large and small businesses, unions, public agencies, non-profit organizations and professional associations for over 25 years. It offers a wide range of custom-tailored programs from basic workplace competencies to sophisticated technology and managerial training. Its offerings in collaboration with academic departments include degree programs and credit certificates/courses that are customized to meet the complex skills sets and educational needs of the city’s diverse industrial and business base. Drawing on the knowledge of field experts, college faculty, and resources from private and public sectors, BITC also provides training needs assessment, testing and skills assessment and curriculum development.
BITC is an active participant in many city and borough-wide economic and workforce development initiatives and has an extensive network of strategic partners and alliances.
Yelena Melikian, Director
For information call 718.552.1150
Continuing Studies Center (CSC)
Continuing Studies Center courses and intensive training programs are available to the general public and provide career-enhancing skills for adults in a competitive job market. Reasonably priced courses range from preparation for new careers such as Pharmacy Technicians, Direct Care Professionals and Dental Assistants to certificate programs in A+ certification preparation, Refrigeration Mechanics and
Construction Safety. CSC works collaboratively with the College’s academic departments to develop professional education courses in nursing, radiologic imaging, engineering and architecture. The department is approved by municipal and state licensing authorities to offer qualifying courses in fields including driving instructor education, fre safety, emergency action plan director, real estate and food handling. CSC offers classes in sustainability such as: Solar Hot Water, Photovoltaic Installation, Green Roofs/Living Walls, and Wind Turbines. CSC also offers personal enrichment courses to enhance quality of life.
Charles Johnston, Director
David Pedreira, Assistant Director of Health Care Program
For information call 718.552.1170
CUNY Language Immersion Program
The CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) provides newly admitted CUNY students who are not native English speakers the opportunity to spend an intensive period improving their English language skills in an academic environment before enrolling in credit-bearing courses. The program offers both day and evening classes, and each class meets for 25 hours a week. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are integrated into a holistic, content-based approach to language development. The goal is to substantially reduce the number of semesters of non-credit coursework that ESOL students will need in order to achieve success in credit-bearing courses, and, for those entering CLIP at higher levels of language proficiency, to avoid non- credit courses completely. The program is also open to some college students who have not been successful in their college ESOL classes.
CLIP offers these students an opportunity to remain at City Tech and try to reach the level of English language skills required to be successful in the college. While enrolled in CLIP, students defer College admission and do not use their financial aid.
Gilberto Gerena, Director
For information call 718 552-1114
Workforce Development Center
In its 20th year, the Workforce Development Center (WDC) – provides a broad range of workforce development and employment preparation, skills training and job placement services to students within the Division of Continuing Education and to educationally and economically disadvantaged residents and incumbent workers throughout New York City. The services include outreach, recruitment, intake, assessment, information and referral, career exploration, individual counseling, case management, skills training, job readiness, job development and job placement, and program development with community-based organizations. Training programs for targeted populations are offered through WDC.
Chuck Hoffman, Director
Shermira Busby-Forrester, Assistant Director
For information call 718.552.1120