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RDRC 22nd Annual Tribute Dinner Business and Professional Services RDRC Fifth Annual Golf Tournament
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION RDRC’s Workforce Development Division serves youth and adults who are either entering the workforce for the first time or who wish to re-enter the working world. Since 1989 the division has served over 14,000 youth and adults, many of whom have either entered the work force or have gone on to college. With a computer center, experienced teachers, case managers and other community linkages, the division is able to address many of the various employment and educational needs of youth and adults seeking to improve themselves. OST (Out of School Time)
The Out of School Time Program is the largest
after-school initiative in the nation. These free
programs offer a balanced mix of academic support,
sports and recreational activities, the arts and
cultural experiences for elementary, middle school,
and high school youth and operate on most school
holidays to meet the needs of working parents. RDRC
is providing services to youth, aged 17-21, that
attend Far Rockaway High School and /or are high school students that reside on the
Rockaway Peninsula. YEETP (Youth Employment & Educational Training Program)
A ten-month program for junior high school and high
school students between the ages of 14-18, YEETP
provides participants with after school internships.
Each student is required to intern two hours a day
for three days and participate in a one day workshop
for a total of eight hours a week. The program also
provides pre-employment training as well as
leadership training. The program is offered Mondays
- Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) This program provides employment for youths between the ages of 14 - 21 during the summer months. In addition to their work assignments, participants are also required to receive 17 hours of educational enhancement. This enhancement consists of orientation, work readiness, college and career exploration, nutrition/health, and financial literacy. This program runs for seven weeks. |
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