🎓 Helping Students Succeed: Community Scholarship Spotlight
Now Accepting Applications!
The Queensbridge/Ravenswood Scholarship Fund is accepting applications from eligible residents pursuing higher education.
Award: $500
Who Can Apply?
- Current Queensbridge or Ravenswood Houses residents
- Undergraduate students (2nd, 3rd, or final year) or graduate students
- Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
Required
- Completed application
- Essay
- Current transcript
- Proof of Fall 2026 enrollment
- Contact phone number
Winner Notification: October 2, 2026
Late, incomplete, or fraudulent applications will not be considered. All submissions are subject to verification.
Apply Today
Email your application and supporting documents to:
qbsfrobertcummingsaward@gmail.com
Application: QBSF-2026 General Application https://opportunitynycha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/QBSF-2026-General-Application.doc-a-o-6.17.25.pdf
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community Resources / Job Opportunities
Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES)
REES hotline operates Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Any NYCHA tenants welcome to visit our website or call our REES hotline to ask questions, be scheduled for an upcoming REES information session.
REES hotline: 718-289-8100
REES website: OpportunityNYCHA – REES
Discover Opportunities in Adult Education, Job Training, Employment, Financial Literacy, and Business Development through NYCHA REES Partners
NYCHA REES Partners are offering free job training services Space is limited. Sign up today!
To RSVP call 718-289-8100
FREE JANITORIAL TRAININg Exclusively for NYCHA residents
- 3 Weeks of hybrid full-time training
- Earn industry Certification
- Learn equipment and compactor operation
- Job readiness and industry math
- Career pathway opportunity
- Over 90% of graduates secure employment
Apply for affordable housing through the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
NYCHA provides affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs. Apply for affordable housing through the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Housing or Section 8 application.
Beat the heat
Beat the Heat – NYC Cool Options
Stay safe when it’s hot! If you don’t have A/C, cool off at a friend’s place, mall, museum, library, or an NYC cooling center. On milder days, head to shaded parks, pools, or sprinkler areas. Cooling center locations can also be found by clicking the link below
FREE NYCHA Residents CONSTRUCTION Job TRAINING
Recruiting for NYCHA and Section 8 residents
THIS IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES TRAINING
Type the following Keyword(s) in the Search:
"Construction" or "Construction Training"
- Industry certifications such as OSHA 30 and Site Safety Training (SST)
- 10 weeks of full-time, hands-on skills instruction with experienced workforce trainers
- Upon completion, referrals to employment and union apprenticeships
- Must Live in New York City with preference to zip codes 11215, 11217, 11231
- Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma/GED.
Free Osha Construction Job Training
Recruiting for OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- 10-Hour Site Safety Training
- Flagger Certification
- Job placement assistance upon completion of training
- HS diploma or equivalent is required for this FREE program
interested residents at Manhattanville Houses can contact:
Gilbert Sanchez at gsanchez@apexbuilds.com
Gilbane APEX Office
95 Old Broadway, PRAM (Building 6)
Hours are 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday, by appointment only
MTA's Transit employment opportunity
MTA Career Opportunities – Apply Through August 29–30, 2026
The MTA is hiring for a variety of positions and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
Application Deadline: August 29–30, 2026
Current opportunities include:
- Transit Cleaner
- Superintendent, Maintenance
- Engineer of Communication Design
- Assistant Engineer
- Field Engineer – Fire Protection Systems
- Senior Manager, Commissioning
- Group Station Manager
- Senior Construction Manager
- Project Analyst III
- Director of Safety & Health
- Planner – Climate Data Science
- Senior Manager, Procurement
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Accident Investigator
Visit the MTA Careers website to learn more about these positions and submit your application:
https://careers.mta.org/
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Job Postings
REES Job Postings Opportunities Earn $22,000–$58,000/year while gaining hands-on training with some of New York City’s top federal housing authorities. These roles provide real economic opportunities for public housing residents and community neighbors, helping build skills, stability, and brighter futures.
https://opportunitynycha.org/events/
