CEWD offers an array of services across various industries. The Center's goal is to help students use targeted training to advance within their chosen industries including hospitality, healthcare, information technology, construction, green collar jobs and more. The alignment of education and workforce development allows for greater employment opportunities.
May 17, 2008 First "Green Advantage" Training in NYC
Kingsborough Community College, together with the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), facilitated the first “Green Advantage” Training in New York City.
July 1, 2008 Kosher Culinary Arts School
Kingsborough Community College’s Center for Economic and Workforce Development and Office of Continuing Education in conjunction with the Center for Kosher Culinary Arts inaugurated the only professional kosher cooking school in North America.
October 31, 2008 CUNY Task Force on Sustainability Conference
Thursday October 31, 2008 Dr. Stuart Schulman, Executive Director of the Center for Economic and Workforce Development spoke at CUNY’s first annual CUNY Task Force on Sustainability Conference.
February 10, 2009 Project Welcome Economic and Workforce Summit
On Tuesday Februray 10, 2009, Kingsborough staff and faculty, Economic and Workforce development leaders, industry executives and currently enrolled training participants came together for the Project Welcome Economic and Workforce Summit.
The Center for Economic and Workforce Development, a presidential initiative of Kingsborough Community College.