Due to Covid-19 please contact us at our
Remote Phone (929) 314-3323
Office Phone (718) 566-7156
AN EVENING EDUCATIONAL AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) at Jefferson Campus is an evening educational and youth development program that provides over-aged, under-credited New York City high school students an alternative pathway to graduation. Students enrolled at YABC also include young adults who chose to leave daytime classes due to circumstances such as employment or adult responsibilities
WELCOME TO OUR EAST NEW YORK
BROOKLYN CAMPUS
PROGRAMS
Learning To Work
Learning to Work (LTW) is our in-depth job readiness and career exploration component. LTW helps students develop skills to complete high school and succeed at work.
Internships
Employers! Get extra help and make a real difference in the life of a young person who is ready to work 5-15 hours a week in supported internships at no cost to you. Contact us to learn more
Online Classes
Accredited online classes through our APEX system add to the flexibility and availability of learning modalities to prepare students for graduation and future employment opportunities.
UNIQUE SERVICES AND RESOURCES
YABC offers students an opportunity to participate in non-traditional, educational programming geared toward helping them prepare for a high school diploma and making critical career choices (i.e. college, employment or vocational training). This unique program combines academic classroom instruction, tutoring, career exploration, case management, work readiness training, and subsidized internships. Students attend classes Monday through Thursday, from 2:40 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. (at our site Saturday 9:00 AM-Noon).
College Preparation
YABCTJ offers college workshops, and conducts college fairs and college tours. We are also available to assist with college financial aid forms.
Job and Career Assistance
Job and career development services include job readiness and career exploration; resume development and writing; and assistance finding a job.
Counseling
We offer individual counseling and group workshops; support for problem-solving; and help achieving personal goals.
Academic Services
Our programming includes academic tutoring and test preparation assistance.
MOVE FORWORD
Students who are enrolled in the YABC/LTW program have the opportunity to participate in job skills development activities, such as workshops, seminars, lectures, and volunteer internships while earning their high school diploma to move forward towards their life, career and academic goals
OUR TEAM
MEC
LeHendro R. Gadson - Director
lgadson@mec.cuny.edu
Diana A. Pace - Assistant Director
Mark A. Smalls, Jr. - Senior Case Manager
Matthew H. McMillan - Academic Coordinator
Jorge L. Lopez - Case Manager
DOE
Juan Batista, Assistant Principal
CONTACT US
YOUNG ADULT BOROUGH CENTER
THOMAS JEFFERSON CAMPUS
400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, RM 128
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
PHONE:
(718) 566.7156
(718) 566.7193
(718) 385.0213
FAX: (718) 566.7157
Due to COVID-19 please
contact us at our remote
phone 929-314-3323
