Education

Applications Open for Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker Apprenticeships

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Tile, Marble and Terrazzo BAC, Local Union #7 of New York & New Jersey will conduct a recruitment from April 15 through Oct. 25 for five tile setter apprentices; five terrazzo worker apprentices; and five marble, carver, cutter and setter apprentices, NYC New York State Department of Labor announced on Friday, March 15.

Applications Remain Open for the City’s Summer Rising Program Among Others

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Applications remain open to apply for the City’s Summer Rising program, as well as a number of other programs. Commissioner Manuel Castro of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and Commissioner Keith S Howard of NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) are encouraging applications to various summer programs from the City’s youth such as the Summer Youth Employment Program, Summer Rising and Saturday Night Lights, along with adult literacy programs.  

Hostos Community College Men’s Basketball Team Wins 2024 NJCAA Region XV Championship

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Hostos Community College Men’s Basketball team emerged victorious in the 2024 NJCAA Region XV Championship on Sunday, March 3. The Caimans defeated top seed and defending champion, the Falcons, from Dutchess Community College. The triumph marks a historic achievement for the South Bronx college team, securing their first region title since 2020.