Children's Arts & Science Workshops, Inc

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Computers & Technology
  • Education & Literacy
  • Employment

Location

4320 Broadway1st floorNew York, NY 10033 United States
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Mission Statement

Children's Arts & Science Workshops, Inc. (CASW) was founded in 1968 to help children and their families develop appreciation for the arts and humanities. Participants in our programs develop cultural interests and creative skills through active involvement in non-competitive, art, dance, music, and theatre workshops. In addition to our cultural component, CASW provides youth and their families with multi-media events, and structured recreational and educational programs. Our services have developed throughout the years to include programs that reinforce academic skills, encourage access to higher education, and develop career goals. CASW strives to inspire inner city youth to become employable and self sufficient. CASW has the longest track record of providing services to children, youth, and their families in the neighborhood of Washington Heights/Inwood. Since our inception, we have focused on providing a comprehensive array of services that address the needs of those we serve.

Description

The agency operates SYEP Work Readiness Training ​ during the months of April and May for 10 hours for younger (YY), and school-based youth, and 15 hours for older youth (OY) with a maximum of 25 participants per classroom. Specific content, dates, time, and duration of trainings are determined in collaboration with the partnership school. Workshops focus on the development of employment skills needed to succeed in the labor market at all levels and sectors as follows: Applied Knowledge; Effective Relationships; and Workplace Skills. An agency staff plan for SYEP and year-round work readiness activities is already in place based on the agency's experience throughout its numerous years of operation. The plan establishes protocols for finding and developing work sites; placing youth in appropriate job sites; and monitoring, coordinating, and communicating with work sites and employer representatives.

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by gladys d. (2011-12-14 20:12:24.0)
This organization lacks professionalism and doesnt pay their regular staff on time. They are 5.5 weeks behind on payroll. Management talks behind their staffs back and hides in their office to not deal with the staff. The vlounteeers will not learn anything professional and will be slaved.
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