DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in AUGUST
2023 LABOR DAY PARADE
Join your DC 37 family as we march in the 2023 NYC Labor Day Parade featuring Grand Marshal Nancy Hagans, NYSNA President, with the theme of We Organize, We Rise.
Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m.
DC 37 Assembly Area: West 44th Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway
Register to join us at https://www.mobilize.us/
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CUNY/SLU LILLIAN ROBERTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!
Applications for the Lillian Roberts Endowed Scholarship are now open! To view the scholarship details, please visit the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies catalog at: https://cunyslu.scholarships.
This Scholarship awards $1,250 per term for one AFSCME member or their child and another for one DC 37 member or their child, and must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at CUNY-SLU for THIS fall semester.
- The application process involves logging into Scholarship Manager and completing the SLU Scholarship Application. After completing the application, students must select “DC37/AFSCME” as their union to qualify for this scholarship.
- The deadline is August 17, 2023.
Please note: access to the Scholarship Manager System is restricted to SLU students and those who have already accepted their offer of admission.
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MELS
MEDICAID PLANNING WEBINAR
Please join us on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. for a webinar on planning for long-term at-home and nursing home care. Elder law attorney Douglas J. Chu returns to DC 37 to give a presentation to explain how one can become eligible for Medicaid.
Mr. Chu will cover the basic income and resource rules, how the application process works, options for protecting your assets from Medicaid estate recovery and the new transfer penalty rules for home care services.
Register at www.dc37mels.com. For more information call the MELS Screening Unit at (212) 815-1111 or email MELSscreeningunit@dc37.net.
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MSK DIRECT
AUGUST IS HPV AWARENESS MONTH
DC 37 is concerned about your and your family’s health and wants to ensure you are armed with information on how to protect yourself from preventable cancers, such as those from HPV. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers caused by the virus are everyone’s concern. Each year, more than 34,000 people in the US will develop cancers linked to HPV, but the majority of these cases can be prevented with vaccination before exposure.
Ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine for you and your family. Learn more about the prevention of HPV-related cancers in this short video: https://www.mskcc.org/videos/
DC 37 and Memorial Sloan Kettering have partnered to help union members screen for cancer, and receive care from the esteemed professionals at MSK. You can contact an MSK Direct care advisor through the DC 37 dedicated phone line at 833-786-3365. You can get personalized screening recommendations and tips on how to lower your risk for cancer HERE. Resources are available on DC 37’s dedicated MSK Direct webpage. If you or a family member are impacted by cancer and would like to discuss treatment options, please visit the dedicated MSK webpage or call MSK Direct at 833-786-3365.
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DC 37 EDUCATION FUND
FALL 2023 REGISTRATION FOR ED FUND CLASSES IS ONGOING
Registration for the FALL 2023 semester with the union’s Education Fund is available on the DC 37 website. You can check the website by clicking HERE for information on classes, schedules or to register for a program.
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THE DC 37 GREEN JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM IS BACK AND IT’S EXPANDING!
The DC37 Education Fund is happy to announce the Green Jobs Training Expansion Program, a grant-funded training program for eligible DC 37 members to receive free, hands-on instruction in areas of need within the green economy and energy sector.
Training courses include Energy Auditing, Multifamily and Commercial Building Analyst, Carbon Accounting, LEED Green Associate, Energy Benchmarking and Construction Management. These courses and more will prepare members for certifications and licenses offered and recognized by the Building Performance Institute, Urban Green Council and Association of Energy Engineers.
If you are interested in more information on these courses and what this training can provide for you, click HERE.
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FALL 2023 REGISTRATION FOR ED FUND CLASSES IS ONGOING
Registration for the FALL 2023 semester with the union’s Education Fund is available on the DC 37 website. You can check the website by clicking HERE for information on classes, schedules or to register for a program.
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EDUCATION FUND COMPUTER CLASSES
Microsoft Office Certificate Program at Hostos Community College
The Microsoft Office Certificate Program will provide students with the technical skills needed in today’s work force, covering basic computer and keyboarding skills as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. To register, click HERE.
Microsoft Word at Queens College
The word-processing course covers the basics:
- Creating
- Editing
- Printing documents
In this class, you will learn how to save and organize documents, format paragraphs, copy and move text, set margins and tabs, spell check, and auto correct features. To register, click HERE.
Microsoft Excel
This course is offered through both CUNY Queens College and CUNY City College/Center for Worker Education. It covers spreadsheet applications where students will design useful and attractive spreadsheets using editing and formatting of numerical and text data; write formulas and use numerical data to create charts and graphs. Must have Microsoft Word skills as well as access to broadband internet, a computer operating on Windows 10 or Mac OS (Sierra or later), Microsoft Office version 2016 or later and a microphone. Additionally, for Excel Level 1, you must have already successfully taken Introduction to Computers or have basic working knowledge of the computer as well as Microsoft Word Level 1 or equivalent. For Excel Level 2, you must have already completed Microsoft Excel Level 1. To register, click HERE.
NEW CLASS! – Navigating the Internet
In this course, students will learn to use various search engines, how to search for information from various approaches, how to distinguish credible online sources and how to navigate academic databases. Students must have access to broadband internet, a computer operating on Windows 10 or Mac OS (Sierra or later), a working email address, a computer microphone and camera. To register, click HERE.
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NYC CAREER MAPS
The DC 37 Education Fund and CUNY’s New York City Labor Market Information Service (NYCLMIS) have created career maps to promote the career development of the DC 37 membership. These online maps identify, illustrate and describe opportunities for advancement for selected covered job titles.
Career maps are available for the following fields: (1) Administrative and Data-Focused Health Care; (2) HVAC-R; (3) IT Networking; (4) Parks and Recreation; (5) Patient-Care Focused Health Care, and (6) Software Development. You can view these maps HERE.
Be on the lookout for more Ed Fund career maps in the near future. For information, call the DC 37 Ed Fund at 212-815-1700 or email edfund@dc37.net.
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EDUCATION AND CAREER COUNSELING
Do you need guidance selecting a class from our offerings, updating a resume or need assistance reaching a career or educational goal? Contact an Ed Fund counselor HERE to schedule a virtual appointment.
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CUNY COUNSELING IS HERE FOR YOU!
This is the ideal time to plan for FALL 2023 enrollment at the CUNY college of your choice. Let Worker Education at the CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies (SLU) help guide you through the process of finding the best CUNY program to match your education and career goals.
Expert advisors offer FREE one-on-one phone sessions on academic requirements for specific jobs; choosing a CUNY campus and major; applying to and financing a CUNY degree; certificate and non-credit options at CUNY, transferring previous credits, and more. Each session is free and catered to your specific goals and needs. There are many dates available to meet with an advisor before the Fall 2023 semester.
View the calendar and schedule your CUNY advisement session here https://cunydays.eventbrite.
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UPDATE: THE GED IS BACK!
Since January 2022, the High School Equivalency exam is the GED again. However, there are changes to the exam and the way you schedule your test. There are four subtests on the exam instead of five. In addition to Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science, the Reading and Writing are combined in a subtest called Reasoning Through Language Arts. The good news is that passing scores from the tests taken between 2002 and 2021 count toward earning your diploma.
You must create your own GED account to schedule an exam. Information about the GED exam can be found at ged.com. The exams are primarily offered online and must be taken at an official GED testing center.
DC 37 offers prep classes for eligible members online, in person and hybrid through our partner colleges and are available in English and Spanish.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment with an Educational Counselor, email ppunch@dc37.net.
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FREE COLLEGE PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL 372 MEMBERS IN SPECIFIC JOB TITLES
Local 372 Paraprofessionals can earn 18 credits annually towards a degree in Human Services through a partnership with Monroe College. To begin the process to enroll for the Fall 2023 term, complete an online application: www.dc37edfund.org/
Local 372 Members Working in School Food can earn an associate’s degree in Nutrition and Culinary Management through a partnership with LaGuardia Community College. For more details on the Nutrition & Culinary Management Program, see the flyer HERE. To begin the process to enroll for the Fall 2023 term, complete an online application at www.dc37edfund.org/
PLEASE NOTE: A high school diploma or equivalency is required to attend these college programs. Transfer credits may be accepted.
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RETIREES EDUCATION COURSES FOR FALL 2023
The Ed Fund is accepting applications for classes for the FALL 2023 cycle. Apply online HERE or visit: https://www.dc37.net/benefits/
For questions, please contact Manuel Gomez-Rosa at mgomezrosa@dc37.net or call 212-815-1700.