The Learning
to WorkCenters and Young Adult
Borough Centers are part of the Department of Education’s
commitment to provide overage and under-credited students with multiple
pathways to graduation.
The
Learning-to-Work program assists students in overcoming
some of the obstacles that impede their progress toward a high school
diploma and assists them with pursuing post-secondary employment and/or
education. The program provides enhanced academic supports and youth
development support services, meaningful career and educational exploration
experiences, work preparation and skill development, and internships.
After students complete all required course work and achieve required
scores on the Regents examinations, they receive a diploma from their
sending school. The program is open to students age 17 1\2 to 21 years
of age with a minimum of 17 credits towards high school.
Students
who are enrolled in Thomas Jefferson's YABC attend
classes up to five evenings per week and receive tutoring, counseling,
job and career development. They participate in workshops and get
support that helps them prepare for college, meaningful employment,
healthy personal relationships, and life after high school. Students
have access to tutoring and student support services before school
hours and have the opportunity to participate in weekend academic
and extracurricular activities.
YABC
students graduate with a diploma from their home school after they
have earned all of their credits and passed all of the required
exams.
Thomas
Jefferson High School 400 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207