Our Programs

 

The Gibbs J. Seraphin Workforce Development Program

In honor of the late great Gibbs Seraphin who was our workforce development director who spearheaded a construction program that provided dozens of jobs for ex-felons and gang members all over the city. 

To promote and support the community to decrease the involvement of young people in gangs, crimes, and gun violence within the jurisdiction of the 67th Precinct by increasing recruitment to prepare the youth with skills through training, job readiness, and placement. This will give them the confidence needed to enter a career path.

Types of Training Offered

  • Osha 30 Site Safety Training

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station Training

  • Solar Panel Installation Training

  • Wifi Installation Training

  • Cleaning Corps

  • Job Readiness

 

Our Workforce Development program was created to equip young black and brown men and women with skills through training, job readiness, and placement. In turn giving them the confidence needed to enter a career path or become entrepreneurs.

We never imagined, in less than 3 years, it would spread across three boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, & the Bronx) and now across the tri-state area.

  • Workforce Readiness

  • Workforce Training

  • Job Placement

  • Management & Entrepreneurship

AirBNB Entrepreneurship Initiative

HAC has collaborated with @gentlemensfactory & M & M Angels on the Airbnb Entrepreneurship initiative to teach young entrepreneurs about social impact, civic engagement, real estate and housing and the power of partnerships to grow their businesses.

Over 15 entrepreneurial participants will have an opportunity to pitch their ideas this Wednesday to the executives of Airbnb BlocPower GentlemensFactory HAC to win $2,500 (1st place) $1,000 ( 2nd place) and $300 in google ads (3rd place).

At the end of the day, the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.

Education and Learning

To promote, empower and support the Haitian community with information to increase education. Higher learning is our priority and we look to partner with the public and private sectors to achieve our educational goals.

English AS A NEW LANGUAGE(ENL) PROGRAM

Our ENL Program provides free English classes for individuals interested in learning and sharpening their written and verbal skills. Students receive social services and legal referral information about U.S. citizenship and other immigration services. Assistance also includes employability skills through job training and career preparation, computer classes, development of advanced college-level English, and financial literacy, and a referral to our HAC Workforce Development Programs. Morning and afternoon classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays this Summer.

To learn more about joining our ENL Program, please contact us at info@hacus.org.

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TECHNOLOGY and INNOVATION

HAC’s Technology & Innovation Committee’s primary function is to assist the Executive Team in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the overall role of technology in executing strategy for HAC. The T&I committee also helps our members understand the nuances of technology and how it can help them in their everyday lives. In line with HAC’s mission, the T&I committee uses technology to help our community receive access to information and resources that will foster self-development and success.