HEAT YOUR HOME THIS WINTER WITH HEAP
Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) are now open! Heating costs can get expensive. As the weather gets colder, HEAP ensures New Yorkers can afford to heat their homes without breaking the bank.
Eligible New Yorkers can get up to $1,000 to cover heating bills, $4,000 to repair a boiler, and $8,000 for a boiler replacement.
HEAP makes a real difference in the lives of New Yorkers. Last year alone, it saved families across New York over $397 million. You can learn more, check your eligibility, and apply for assistance HERE.
DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES
Housing Webinar
MELS Housing Attorneys will answer your questions about getting repairs, rights of family members to take over apartments, legal notices that precede court action, leases and renewal increases, landlord harassment, one-shot deals, charitable grants, and tenant protections available under the Good Cause Eviction law.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.| Register HERE.
DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES HOUSING PROGRAM
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Are you thinking of buying your first home but don’t know where to begin? The DC 37 Municipal Employees Housing Program is pleased to offer a virtual First-Time Homebuyer Workshop. Allow us to assist you on your journey to homeownership as we discuss the mortgage process, pre-approvals, debt-to-income ratios, PMI, FHA loans, conventional loans, and much more! Bring your questions and we’ll provide the answers. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. | Register HERE.
DC 37 EDUCATION FUND
Applications for the Winter 2025 Semester Are Now Available!
The Education Fund is now accepting applications for courses that begin this January! For a list of current offerings, please visit our Classes and Benefits page by clicking HERE! Many classes fill up quickly so register today!
The DC 37 Green Jobs Training Program is Expanding!
The DC 37 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, please click HERE.
Certified Medical Coding Program for DC 37 Members
The District Council 37 Education Fund in conjunction with Monroe College is offering a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) course where members can earn their CCS certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This is an advanced course that requires that members either already have entry-level certification or work as a medical coder. Classes begin this January so if you are interested, please click HERE for more information and to apply.
Changes to Tuition Reimbursement Benefit
Beginning with classes, courses, and workshops taken on or after Jan. 1, 2024, eligible DC 37 members can now be reimbursed up to $1,500 by the DC 37 Education Fund as long as the requirements for reimbursement are met. Additionally, tuition reimbursement applications can now be submitted completely online.
For more information on the changes to the reimbursement benefit, please click HERE.
Education and Career Counseling
Do you need guidance on 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.
CUNY Counseling is Here for You!
This is the ideal time to plan for 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 caters to your specific goals and needs.
To view the calendar and schedule your CUNY advisement session, click HERE. Can’t find a date/time that works for you? Email [email protected]
The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies Offers
Leap To Teacher (LTT)
Advance your education in any field with the LEAP to Teacher Program serving all school and daycare workers. Open the door to your future! LEAP to Teacher (LTT) provides a specialized set of support services designed to empower you to become more effective in your schools and more impactful in your communities. The LTT program can assist you with pursuing your undergraduate or graduate degree in any field of study, from the pre-admission stage through graduation.
For more information, please contact: [email protected], call (646) 313-8532 or visit our website at https://slu.cuny.edu/worker-education/leap-to-teacher/
Retirees Education Courses for Winter 2025
The Ed Fund is currently accepting applications for classes for the Winter 2025 cycle. Apply online HERE.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Manuel Gomez-Rosa at [email protected] or call (212) 815-1700.
NON-PROFIT AND PRIVATE SECTOR
DC 37 Non-Profit and Private Sector Members represented by Locals 95, 205, 215, 253, and 389 are eligible for the following exciting education-related opportunities in 2024.
Workshops
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Monday, Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m.
- Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE)
- Creating the Resilient Learner
- Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
You can register for these workshops by clicking HERE.
Scholarship Opportunities
- Education Incentive Program (EIP)
- This scholarship is awarded based on income and gives up to $2,500 per year for college courses and up to $1,250 for the CDA. This scholarship is available to classroom personnel pursuing early childhood education.
- Scholarships for 2025 open on Dec. 1
- Union Plus Scholarship
- Awarded annually to AFSCME members and their families. The amount of the award ranges from $500-$4,000.
- Due Friday, Jan. 31
- AFSCME Family Scholarship
- A renewable $2,000 scholarship (over the course of 4 years) awarded annually to graduating high school seniors of union members.
- Due Tuesday, Dec. 31
For more information about these programs, call (212) 341-4991 or email [email protected]. You can also check out the website by clicking HERE to register early.
DC 37 CLIMATE JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Committee Meeting – Dec. 3
The Climate Justice Committee invites you to the next virtual meeting. We will discuss the increasing impacts of heat and flooding on DC 37 members, working more closely with DC 37 Safety & Health Department, and our ongoing work with AFSCME members nationwide following the convention in LA this past August. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 at 6 p.m. | For link to join, contact Jon Forster at [email protected]
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
Child Development Toys by Age: Choosing the Best Toys for Your Child
With the holidays around the corner, many of us are shopping for gifts, including for the little ones in our life. With so many toy options, it may be tough to narrow in on the right toy for a child depending on their age. Learn from an HSS pediatric specialist about choosing the right toy for growth and developmental stages.
HSS is here to help DC 37 members and families – and we take most insurances.
Connect with HSS TODAY:
Call: (212) 606-1105
Email: [email protected] Visit:HSS.edu/DC37
