About Employment and Technology Center
Employment and Technology Center (ETC) is an after-school program for high school scholars that prepares them for careers in STEM and technical arts areas. Scholars gain career-ready skills, real-world experience, and a network of professional contacts.
Inspired by the academic approach at many colleges, ETC unlocks a learning experience based on a scholar’s “major” or focus area. Scholars enjoy an immersive experience — learning from industry professionals, pursuing real-world projects, and leveraging internship and networking opportunities.
ETC also offers a range of additional services to ensure scholars excel in their academic careers and beyond.
Focus Areas
Employment and Technology Center offers the following “majors” or focus areas.
Pre-Med: Scholars acquire essential knowledge to be successful in the medical field, from CPR/RTE to dissection and physiology.
Architecture: Using the latest technologies in drafting and 3D printing, scholars learn design fundamentals and the nuance of designing for specific communities.
Virtual Reality: Scholars learn to record and edit their experiences in the VR and augmented reality realm.
Graphic Design: Scholars gain extensive instruction in AutoCAD and Photoshop to design professional-quality marketing materials and stop motion graphics.
Audio Engineering: Scholars find out how to make beats, mix, and master their own music on industry-leading technology.
App Design: Scholars learn how to build and market digital apps in the competitive world of technology.
Gastronomy: Scholars gain skills and experience needed to launch a culinary career.
Fashion Technology: Scholars find out how to design and produce clothing made from cutting-edge technologies, such as design software, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Four-Year Program Structure
Employment and Technology Center mirrors the college experience, providing a four-year program structure.
Year 1: Education
Scholars learn core knowledge and technical applications of their focus area to achieve competence and become competitive career candidates.
Year 1: Education
Year 2: On the Stage
Scholars spend a year partnered with a specialist instructor in an independent study project with real-world relevance and application.
Year 2: On the Stage
Year 3: Co-Teaching
To demonstrate mastery, scholars help lead underclassmen project teams and generate and execute projects independently.
Year 3: Co-Teaching
Year 4: Career Immersion
Scholars take internships or engage in mentorship opportunities that enable them to apply skills in real-world settings and nurture professional contacts.
Year 4: Career Immersion
Additional Support and Services
Advocacy: Leveraging school, family, and community resources, our scholars are positioned for success.
Academic Support: Scholars enjoy SAT prep, Regents prep, one-on-one or small group tutoring, Individualized Education Program supports, and coordination with school educators as needed
College and Career Readiness: Scholars benefit from practical guidance in applying and preparing for college, including in the following areas: resume and essay writing, applying for financial aid and scholarships, parent college advising and supports, and college visits.
Health and Wellness: Scholars and their families can take fitness and nutrition courses and health educators provide individual tailored wellness learning.
Enroll
To enroll in The Employment and Technology Center, call 212-234-4500 or email jmalone@hcz.org.
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