Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
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Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering free CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement training through the CHAMPION Network. With over 40 years of community impact and serving over 20,000 people annually, the program provides a 5-week core training with direct job placement at Access-A-Ride transportation companies. The program serves youth ages 16-24 with comprehensive career coaching, paid internships up to 150 hours, and the opportunity to earn up to $5,100 in paid job training.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
- Over 40 years of community impact
- Free CDL training program
- Better Business Bureau accredited charity
- Guidestar Gold Seal 2021 recipient
- Serves over 20,000 people annually
- Direct job placement with Access-A-Ride
- No road test required for Class C license
Key Features
- 5-week core training program
- CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement training
- Work readiness training
- Technical and occupational skills training
- Credentialing certification
- Basic skills training
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- High school equivalency preparation
- Career foundations workshops
Accreditations
Quality Score
Score calculated based on FMCSA pass rates, equipment age, and verified student reviews.Score > 80 indicates industry excellence.
Financing Options
- Free program
- Scholarships
Job Placement
Direct job placement with Access-A-Ride transportation companies
Additional Information
- Commercial kitchen
- Cafe
- Amphitheater
- Gymnasium
- Computer lab
- Basketball court
- Fitness center with dumbbells, kettlebells, bench press, boxing bags
- Meeting rooms with smart boards
- Projector & screen
- Sound system
- Microphones
- 21+ years
- Valid driver's license
- No major violations
- High school diploma or GED
- Career coaching
- Paid internship opportunities up to 150 hours
- Housing counseling
- Financial literacy counseling
- Foreclosure prevention counseling
- Tenant counseling
- SNAP application assistance
- Public benefits navigation
- Mental health specialist support
- College counseling
- Resume writing assistance
- Life skills workshops
- Individualized assessment
- Online information sessions
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Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
276 Chestnut St, Brooklyn, New York 11208
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