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The 10-week environmental service worker training pilot aims to place participants in positions at Brooklyn hospitals.

The program offers individuals with a history in the criminal system employment opportunities in the midst of healthcare worker shortage.

Dr. Easterling brings an extensive public health background to BCC Board.

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Share   WYSIWYG Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 75 businesses, schools, and community-based organizations across the state have been awarded nearly $9.5 million as part of the States historic Workforce Development Initiative. Funding and incentives provided by Department of Labor, Empire State Development and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will support critical job training and employment opportunities in high-demand industries for nearly 5,0...

UpdatedThu, Jan 21, 2021 at 12:41 pm ET Reply The Brooklyn Communities Collaborative gave out $338,000 in grants to local organizations this week. (Shutterstock) BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — Bed-Stuys Campaign Against Hunger got a $125,000 boost this week thanks to a new grant from the Brooklyn Communities Collaborative, the organization announced. The neighborhood food pantry was among seven nonprofits that received part of BCCs Strong Communities Fund, which is aimed at helping Brooklyn and New Yo...

“Hospitals are some of the largest purchasers and hirers in the borough, and it’s a shame not to leverage our own communities to meet those needs,” Suchoff said. The hub will work with Maimonides and One Brooklyn to review current vendor lists and identify where local businesses could fill needs, she said. That includes HVAC services, office supplies, catering and furniture procurement. The vendor program is in the analysis stages now, and connecting businesses to opportunities hopefully ...