Ah, it felt good to write that headline. After a couple of weeks flailing about in the digital world, the Norwood News is back online. So, while we've neglected to get you the news roundup in a timely fashion today, take a minute to chew on a fresh batch of new stories from the Norwood News. Here's a quick preview:
-A view of Inauguration Day from Lehman College students, staff and faculty.
-Edtiorial: What can Bronx elected officials learn from Obama?
-A North Fordham neighborhood confronts their local police precinct about crime and missing police reports.
-The brutal murder and dismemberment of a North Fordham woman remains unsolved, though her ex-boyfriend, who has a history of arrests, has been questioned about the murder and was arrested on other charges.
-A century-old nonprofit that trains and helps women find meaningful jobs is recruiting in the Bronx for the first time.
-A Fordham-area-Marine who was killed in Afghanistan was recently laid to rest.
-A $4.5 million plan to remake the green space around the Jerome Park Reservoir received mixed reveiws.
Plus, our Inquiring Photographer asked about the Bush years and check out our expanded Neighborhood Notes section and our Out & About calendar.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
New from the Norwood News
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Offering Women Better Employment Options
Yesterday, the Grace Institute, an organization dedicated to providing tuition-free job-training programs to underserved women, held its first Bronx info session. After years of holding info sessions at its Manhattan headquarters, the institute visited Refuge House in North Fordham to promote its upcoming daytime training program.
The program starts in February and runs for four and a half months, Monday through Friday, and offers classes on computer software, office procedures, business writing and math. At the completion of the training course, graduates receive a certificate, as well as job placement assistance.
Staying committed to its 100 year-old mission, Grace Institute aims to provide women with skills that set them apart from other job candidates. After graduating from the program, women who were previously stuck in minimum wage jobs often find positions that lead to more fulfilling careers.
The Norwood News was at the institute’s recruiting kick-off yesterday, which was held in a classroom on the second floor of Refuge House. The event was hosted by Mary Mulvihill, Executive Director; Michelle McEvoy, Admissions Manager; and Irlem Adames, a 2004 Grace Institute graduate. Mulvihill hopes to generate excitement within the community, and she encourages any woman who is currently unemployed to stop by Refuge House and learn about the program.
To qualify for Grace Institute training programs, candidates must: 1) have a GED or high school diploma, 2) be able to legally work in the U.S., and 3) be fluent in English. The institute is holding information sessions in January, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 11 to 2 p.m., at Refuge House, 2715 Bainbridge Ave., 2nd floor. For more information, call the Grace Institute at (212) 500-5953.
