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Programs at the Youth Opportunity Hub

Teens (Age 13-17), Young Adults (Ages 16-24)
Youth Opportunity Hub
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Overview

Interested in a career in the culinary field? Participants ages 14-24 can receive their food handler, SafeServ certifications, and a $200 stipend upon completion of the program!

Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:30pm and 3:30-5pm.

This program is a one-stop shop for supporting high school students in grades 9–12 with post-secondary planning including college tours & trips, information sessions with colleges and other post-secondary options, college application workshops, building a college list and essay, financial aid and scholarships information, and more.

These services are available in-person at our Youth Opportunity Hub, Monday through Friday 4pm – 5:30pm either 1:1 and/or in small groups with an advisor. If you are interested, please complete our interest form and an advisor will reach out with more information.

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Daily Schedule

Mondaytuesdaywednesdaythursdayfriday
Opportunity Youth
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opportunity Youth
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opportunity Youth
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opportunity Youth
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opportunity Youth
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
CompTIA Cert
9am-4pm
CompTIA Cert (virtual)
9am-4pm
CompTIA Cert
9am-4pm
CompTIA Cert (virtual)
9am-4pm
CompTIA Cert
9am-4pm
Horticulture & Upcycling
2pm
Horticulture & Upcycling
2pm
Horticulture & Upcycling
2pm
Horticulture & Upcycling
2pm
Horticulture & Upcycling
2pm
Martial Arts &
Kickboxing

3:30-6pm
Culinary Cert
3pm & 5pm
Afro-Caribbean
Dance

3-4pm
Culinary Cert
3pm & 5pm
Content Creation Lab
3pm
Tech Titans PC Building
4-6pm
Animation Project
4-6pm
Building a Million Dollar Brand
4-6pm
Building a Million Dollar Brand
3-5pm
E-Sports
3:30-7:30pm
Homework Help
4-8pm
Music Production
4-6pm
Dance
4-5pm
GSA
4-6pm
Dungeons & Dragons
3pm
Visual Arts
4-6pm
College Access
4-6pm
Visual Arts
4-6pm
Music Production
4-6pm
Henna
3:30-5pm
Building Beats
4:30-6pm
DIY Pinterest Group
6-8pm
Hydroponics
4-6pm
Ballet
4-6pm
Dance Fusion
4-6pm
ESL Level 1 Youth
6-8pm
ESL Level 1 Youth
6-8pm
Homework Help
4pm
ESL Level 1 Youth
6-7pm
Girls Who Code
6-8pm
Afro-Caribbean
Dance

5-6pm
Set the Scene
6-8pm

Did you know?

Our wide variety of programs are available throughout the New York City Metropolitan Area! Browse our list of facilities to learn more about our core locations and program sites.