Welcome to the spring 2013 semester of Queensborough

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funding opportunities
Many of our training opportunities
and skill enhancement offerings may
qualify for vouchers and reimbursement
through various sources.
Union Members • Employees and
members of local and national unions
may be eligible for a partial or full
reimbursement of courses. Please
contact your union representative for
information.
Department of Veteran’s Affairs •
Vouchers accepted for certificate
training programs. For more information
and requirements, please visit www.va.gov
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) •
Qualified unemployed individuals can
receive vouchers for career training or
to upgrade skills. Please contact the
Jamaica Workforce at 718-557-6755 or
visit www.workforcenewyork.org
Your employer may offer training
vouchers. Check with your Human
Resource Office or Personnel Office
for information regarding tuition
reimbursement opportunities.
Sallie Mae
The nation's leading education
services institution is now offering
student loans for non-credit
Continuing Education courses. Please
check with other lenders, as well.
To contact Sallie Mae:
Website:
www.salliemae.com/student-loans/
smart-option-student-loan/
Call: (877) 279-7172
Please note:
QCC does not endorse any specific lender
Helena Rubenstein
Foundation
Scholarships Available to
Continuing Education Students
Inquire when Registering
The Helena Rubenstein Foundation is
offering competitive scholarships to
students enrolling in vocational, noncredit
programs who have not earned
an Associate or Bachelor degree.
Applications are available through the
Continuing Education Office or through
your program coordinator.
Please contact the Office of Continuing
Education @ 718.631.6343 for scholarship
details and application.
Due date: Monday January 14th
COPE
College Opportunity to Prepare for Employment/C.O.P.E. in conjunction with the Human
Resources Administration (HRA) provides Queensborough Community College students
receiving Public Assistance the support services they need for their college career.
C.O.P.E.’s goal is to help students become successful college graduates and find long-term
economic self-sufficiency and independence through gainful employment.
For academic advisement, career counseling, job placement (full and part-time), resume
preparation assistance, interview preparation—including free new and fashionable clothing
and accessories (in conjunction with Edith’s Place and Dress for Success) and a variety of
other services for those students receiving “P.A.”
Talk to us about qualifying for our free MetroCard and/or gift card.
For more information, please contact Mary Casatelli, Director
Phone: 718.281.5147 EMail: mcasatelli @ qcc.cuny.edu
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