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To create our Workforce Development Program, B1C followed a multi-step process.

  • We conducted in-depth research to identify sectors with high growth potential where there were shortages or high turnover of workers.
  • We gauged supply and demand for workers in the local market.
  • We evaluated the needs of local businesses, and workers’ needs and wants.

As a result, our program is specifically tailored to the immigrant community and the greater Stamford community. We want our students to get trained and get hired!

Based on our research, we created a Skills Development Program (SDP) that provides three tracks of industry specific, certificate-based training in:

  • Culinary and Catering,
  • Healthcare Skills, and
  • Construction + Landscaping (C+L)

The program uses education, training and support to improve immigrants’ economic well-being while strengthening our local community.

In addition to the above three tracks of industry specifics, the Workforce Development Program offers immigrants a wide array of other courses and services to continue improving their skills and knowledge.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Get trained and get hired!  The B1C Skills Development Program (SDP) trains our clients for jobs in the Healthcare, Culinary and Catering and Construction + Landscaping sectors – areas where there is a high local demand for skilled labor.

To help students build the skills needed to advance economically, this program responds to challenges faced by low-skilled immigrants with tailored approaches to education, training, and support.

The SDP’s strategies build well-rounded skills to improve immigrants’ economic wellbeing while strengthening our local community. (See graphic to the right)

Employability Skills:

Basic soft skills, including conflict resolution, cultural awareness, goal setting, computer skills and financial literacy

Apprenticeships:

On-the-job training and networking opportunities

Job Prep:

Support in the job search process with interviewing skills and resume building         

Specialty Skills:

Skills focused on the specifics of each industry track (Home Health Aide, Culinary and Catering, Construction +Landscaping)

GET TRAINED - HOW IT WORKS

1.

Tell us about yourself, your work experience and the industry you are interested in by filling out the interest form.

COMPLETE PROGRAM CATALOG

2.

We will get in touch with you and provide further information about our Skill Development programs (SDP).

3.

Start the classes and get trained.

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

• Annual Report 2024

• Form 990

• Audited Financial Statements 2024

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NEWSLETTERS

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

• Annual Report 2022

• Form 990

• Audited Financial Statements 2022

Stay in touch:

Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletters.

NEWSLETTERS
Holiday Notice – Presidents Day
On Monday, February 16, the main building will be closed in
observance of Presidents Day.
The Worker Center will be open from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM only.
After 11:00 AM, all locations will be closed.

Aviso de Día Feriado – Día de los Presidentes
El lunes 16 de febrero, el
edificio principal estará cerrado por el Día de los Presidentes.
El Centro de Trabajadores estará abierto únicamente de
9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.
Después de las 11:00 a.m., todas las oficinas estarán cerradas.

Avi Jou Ferye – Jou Prezidan yo
Lendi 16 fevriye, bilding prensipal la ap fèmen pou Jou Prezidan
yo.
Sant Travayè a ap louvri sèlman soti 9:00 a.m. rive 11:00 a.m.
Apre 11:00 a.m., tout lokal yo ap fèmen.

Holiday Notice – Presidents Day
On Monday, February 16, the main building will be closed in
observance of Presidents Day.
The Worker Center will be open from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM only.
After 11:00 AM, all locations will be closed.

Aviso de Día Feriado – Día de los Presidentes
El lunes 16 de febrero, el
edificio principal estará cerrado por el Día de los Presidentes.
El Centro de Trabajadores estará abierto únicamente de
9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.
Después de las 11:00 a.m., todas las oficinas estarán cerradas.

Avi Jou Ferye – Jou Prezidan yo
Lendi 16 fevriye, bilding prensipal la ap fèmen pou Jou Prezidan
yo.
Sant Travayè a ap louvri sèlman soti 9:00 a.m. rive 11:00 a.m.
Apre 11:00 a.m., tout lokal yo ap fèmen.

Dear B1C Community,

We want to update you on a temporary change to our B1C Yerwood location regarding its closure to asbestos remediation. The safety and wellbeing of our families,
staff, volunteers and community are our highest priorities. We are in close contact with the City of Stamford and will keep you informed every step of the way.

Good news: All ELL classes and services have already been relocated to our Shippan location at 417 Shippan Avenue, and programming continues without
interruption.

We're here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at 203-674-8585. We will share updates as we receive them. Thank you for your cooperation.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chè Kominote B1C,

Nou vle ba nou yon mizajou sou yon chanjman tanporè nan lokal B1C Yerwood la konsènan fèmti li pou netwayaj amyant. Sekirite ak byennèt fanmi nou yo,
anplwaye nou yo, volontè nou yo ak kominote a se pi gwo priyorite nou. Nou an kontak sere ak Vil Stamford, epi n ap kenbe nou enfòme nan chak etap.

Bon nouvèl: Tout klas ak sèvis ELL yo deja deplase nan lokal Shippan nou an nan 417 Shippan Avenue, epi pwogram yo ap kontinye san okenn entèripsyon.

Nou la pou reponn nenpòt kesyon nou ka genyen. Tanpri kontakte nou nan 203-674-8585. N ap pataje mizajou yo ak nou depi nou resevwa yo.

Mèsi pou kolaborasyon nou.Estimada comunidad de B1C,

Queremos informarles sobre un cambio temporal en nuestra ubicación de B1C Yerwood debido a su cierre por remediación de asbesto. La seguridad y el
bienestar de nuestras familias, personal, voluntarios y comunidad son nuestras prioridades más importantes. Estamos en contacto cercano con la
Ciudad de Stamford y los mantendremos informados en cada paso del proceso.

Buenas noticias: Todas las clases y servicios de ELL ya han sido reubicados a nuestra ubicación de Shippan en 417 Shippan Avenue, y la programación
continúa sin interrupciones.

Estamos aquí para responder cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. Por favor contáctenos al 203-674-8585. Compartiremos actualizaciones a medida
que las recibamos. Gracias por su cooperación.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear B1C Community,

We want to update you on a temporary change to our B1C Yerwood
location regarding its closure to asbestos remediation. The safety and
wellbeing of our families, staff, volunteers and community are our highest
priorities. We are in close contact with the City of Stamford and will keep
you informed every step of the way.

Good news: All ELL classes and services have already been relocated to
our Shippan location at 417 Shippan Avenue, and programming
continues without interruption.

We're here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at
203-674-8585. We will share updates as we receive them. Thank you for
your cooperation.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimada comunidad de B1C,

Queremos informarles sobre un cambio temporal en nuestra ubicación de
B1C Yerwood debido a su cierre por remediación de asbesto. La seguridad
y el bienestar de nuestras familias, personal, voluntarios y comunidad son
nuestras prioridades más importantes. Estamos en contacto cercano con la
Ciudad de Stamford y los mantendremos informados en cada paso del
proceso.

Buenas noticias: Todas las clases y servicios de ELL ya han sido reubicados
a nuestra ubicación de Shippan en 417 Shippan Avenue, y la programación
continúa sin interrupciones.

Estamos aquí para responder cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. Por
favor contáctenos al 203-674-8585. Compartiremos actualizaciones a
medida que las recibamos. Gracias por su cooperación.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chè Kominote B1C,

Nou vle ba nou yon mizajou sou yon chanjman tanporè nan lokal B1C
Yerwood la konsènan fèmti li pou netwayaj amyant. Sekirite ak byennèt fanmi
nou yo, anplwaye nou yo, volontè nou yo ak kominote a se pi gwo priyorite
nou. Nou an kontak sere ak Vil Stamford, epi n ap kenbe nou enfòme nan
chak etap.

Bon nouvèl: Tout klas ak sèvis ELL yo deja deplase nan lokal Shippan nou an
nan 417 Shippan Avenue, epi pwogram yo ap kontinye san okenn
entèripsyon.

Nou la pou reponn nenpòt kesyon nou ka genyen. Tanpri kontakte nou nan
203-674-8585. N ap pataje mizajou yo ak nou depi nou resevwa yo.Mèsi pou
kolaborasyon nou.

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