Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (Manhattan EOC) offers a wide array of free programs that serves the community at CUNY in the Heights (CITH) each semester. For all of the programs listed below please apply online by clicking the Apply Online button at the top of our website. For assistance in applying there are “How to Apply” videos available here. The Manhattan EOC covers the cost of licensure and/or certification for our Career Training programs.
The programs offered at CUNY in the Heights by the Manhattan EOC are listed below.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Students learn English the way they learned their first language by doing everyday things like expressing feelings, asking for directions and playing games. This approach creates a low-anxiety environment where students are able to draw on their own life experiences.
For classes that start in January 2022 apply by January 10, 2022.
Security Officer Training
Students prepare for careers as State Licensed Security Guards. Students complete the 8-hour pre-assignment training and 16-hour job training. Preparation for the NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness as a Fire Guard is provided. Prerequisites include online learning modules in preparation for certification.
For classes that start in February 2022 apply by January 17, 2022.
OSHA
Students learn the fundamentals of promoting workplace safety and health as well as preventing workplace hazards and their rights. Topics include communicating OSHA laws, understanding chemical and electrical hazards and overall health and safety in the workplace. Upon completion of the program, students receive the General Industry or Construction Card as appropriate. This program provides 40 hours of instruction including the OSHA 30-hour and the OSHA 10-hour Site Safety Training (SST).
For classes that start in March 2022 apply by February 7, 2022.
The MEOC also offers other programs and services including High School Equivalency Preparation, preparation for college-level courses, and other Career Training programs. For more information on our Academic and Career Training programs please visit our website.
