Silver Corps

By Anastasia Koshik | December 14, 2023

Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded initiative through the NYC Department for the Aging. The program mission is to connect adults 55+ to volunteer assignments at a partner organization, while they simultaneously engage in training, and/or credentialing with the end goal of obtaining sustainable employment. Our participants offer their time, skills, and experience to community organizations…

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BRIC Media Share

By Anastasia Koshik | November 14, 2023

Media Share is BRIC’s NY Emmy-winning media education & production grant program. Since 2013, this in-kind grant has helped 80+ non-profit organizations create and use media to inform the public about their work in the community. During a 6-8 month in-kind grant cycle, organizations designate 1-2 staff members to take BRIC media classes and collaborate with…

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Offshore Wind Training New York

By Anastasia Koshik | July 18, 2023

This website, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will introduce you to career pathways and training opportunities in the growing offshore wind industry to help jumpstart or further your career. https://www.offshorewindtraining.ny.gov/

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Climate Justice Fellowship

By Anastasia Koshik | May 10, 2023

New York State is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice and ensuring an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards. A key element of climate justice is ensuring the green jobs needed to get us there are available to all New Yorkers. Learn more about the…

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