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Exploring vocational training opportunities in Close to Home
3:57:25
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Council Member Stevens and Commissioner Dannhauser briefly discuss the potential for expanding vocational training opportunities in Close to Home programs.
- ACS expresses interest in increasing vocational opportunities for youth in Close to Home.
- Close to Home participants are connected with the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
- ACS plans to collaborate with DYCD and NYC Public Schools to address providers' needs and implement vocational training programs.
Althea V. Stevens
3:57:25
Would ACS be open to partnering with providers to expand vocational training opportunities?
3:57:30
Does ACS have the funding to support this?
3:57:33
If not, how much additional funding would be needed?
Jess Dannhauser
3:57:36
We are absolutely interested in increasing vocational opportunities.
3:57:41
Close to home young people are also connected with SYEP to your earlier point.
3:57:46
We'll work with both DYCD and New York City Public Schools to hear what providers are seeing and what they need and make it happen.