Borough of Brooklyn Center for Arts & Technology Inc (BoBCAT)
Mission Statement
BoBCAT's mission is to educate, nurture, and sustain a well-prepared, world-class workforce in Brooklyn, New York, for the balance of the 21st Century, with the goal of eradicating chronic unemployment and underemployment within the borough.
About This Cause
BoBCAT BACKGROUND Borough of Brooklyn Center for Arts &Technology (BoBCAT) was established by a group of concerned professionals to address the problem of chronically high unemployment among underrepresented populations, principally Black and Latinx communities, in Brooklyn, NY. To address this challenge, we established a training program with educational pathways to prepare our candidates for fields in which they will be able to pursue living wage careers without the need for a college degree. We source some of our candidates through the public school system, local universities, and community organizations. OUR VISION To provide Brooklyn-based under-served individuals, aged 19 and above (including unemployed youth, and people who attended but did not graduate from college) - with educational and career training, which will enable them to compete for high-growth jobs in high-wage sectors of a global society. BoBCAT proudly serves individuals age 19 and above with a particular focus on: ~ Bedford Stuyvesant ~ Brownsville ~ East Flatbush ~ Flatbush ~ East New York Pathways to Employment ~ Carpentry and Construction ~ Information Technology & Coding ~ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Soft Skills Training: ~ Verbal and Written Communication Skills ~ Resume Building & Mock Interviews ~ How to Dress for Success