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3 elcome / Eligibility / Regis Taking courses with the 32BJ Training Fund is free, easy, and fun. ith a variety of Courses and Quick Courses available, we are sure you ll find a course that will help you meet your career goals. And, what s more, each Course is completely free of charge for eligible members of 32BJ SEIU. Too busy to take an 11-eek Course? Try one of our Quick Courses that last anywhere from one to eight weeks. Our online course offerings continue to grow. e now have two dozen online classes available for your convenience, including our newest Courses Online: Basic Budgeting and Online: Presentation Skills. Go ahead and browse the catalog, go online or give us a call when registration begins. hatever your goals may be, our dedicated team is ready to help you achieve them! Sincerely, Héctor J. Figueroa Chairman Howard I. Rothschild Secretary Eligibility Eligibility for the 32BJ Training Fund is fully detailed in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) available online at training.32bjfunds.com or by calling Member Services at BJ (3225), Mon Fri, 8am 5pm. Your eligibility depends on the particular collective bargaining agreement or participation agreement covering your employment. Generally, the waiting period for training is 90 days unless otherwise specified in your collective bargaining agreement or participation agreement. If you become ineligible and are out of work for more than 91 days, you may be required to complete the waiting period again. If you are taking a class when you become ineligible you will be allowed to complete your classes for that trimester. If you are participating in a year-long course and you lose eligibility during the second trimester, you may complete the third trimester of that course. However, once you lose eligibility, you may not enroll in any new courses. CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING Participants who take Courses through the 32BJ Training Fund are hardworking people who make a commitment to their personal and professional development. Our Rules & Regulations are distributed at the start of each Course. You are expected not only to read the Rules & Regulations, but also to show your fellow students the respect they deserve by abiding by these rules. ATTENDANCE POLICY Minimum attendance of 80 percent is required. Unfortunately, academic and computer classes that do not have regular attendance of at least eight students may be closed or combined. e will do our best to accommodate all students in another section. Note in certain circumstances your instructor can assign make-up work to improve your attendance rate. 2 Follow us on:

4 istration COURSE/QUICK COURSE PREREQUISITES Some Courses and Quick Courses require you to complete a prerequisite a preparatory Course before you enroll. Some Courses require minimum reading and math skills. Mastery of these skills can be established by presenting a High School Diploma, or its equivalent from an English-speaking country, or by passing a standardized test at registration. These prerequisites are noted above the Course description. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS To inquire about the possible cancellation of classes in the event of a weather emergency or other hazardous conditions, call , extension 2281 or 2280 for classes in North Jersey or for classes in South Jersey. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The 32BJ Training Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, or religion in the administration of its educational or admission policies. TEST OUT AVAILABLE The 32BJ Training Fund allows members to test out of some prerequisite Courses, where available. This is indicated above the Course descriptions. Register For Classes Online In Five Easy Steps 1 Go to training.32bjfunds.com and click Log in to enroll in classes. 2 Click on courses at the top. Enter Course name in enter keyword field (or leave blank). ant to refine your search? You can limit the list of classes you view based on their subject or training location. Click green arrow to search. 3Click on the Course title. 4 On the Course details page you can find the date and times that work with your schedule. 5Click the link to request a class. Register By Phone Please call , extension 2281 or 2280 on the registration dates specified on the location pages. ELIGIBILITY & REGISTRATION Name: GUILLERMO MONTANA Job: COMMERCIAL CLEANER Employer: Allan Industries Location: Plainsboro, New Jersey Courses Taken: English as a Second Language I The teacher helped us greatly to understand how to pronounce and use the language. Thank you for treating us so well. Register at training.32bjfunds.com 3

5 Locations New Jersey North SITE MANAGER: JOHNI PUERTA-LOPEZ , extension 2281, , or (toll-free) STAFF: JHOANA CAMPOS , extension 2280 or Administrative Office: 32BJ SEIU 1 ashington Park, Office 1203 Newark, NJ , extension 2280 or 2281 or (toll-free) Office hours: Mon Fri, 9am 5pm Sat, 8am 4pm NJ Transit to Newark Broad Street Station or Newark Penn Station NJ Transit Buses: 11, 27, 30, 72, or 76 Phone Registration , extension 2280 or 2281 or Online Registration Log on to training.32bjfunds.com Fall Trimester Registration Tue, Aug 18 Mon, Aug 31, 2015 Fall Trimester Begins Sat, Sep 26, 2015 inter Trimester Registration Tue, Nov 24 Mon, Dec 14, 2015 inter Trimester Begins Sat, Jan 23, 2016 Spring Trimester Registration Tue, Mar 1 Mon, Mar 21, 2016 Spring Trimester Begins Sat, Apr 2, 2016 Bayonne Hudson County Schools of Technology 667 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ NJ Transit: Hudson Bergen Light Rail to East 45th Street HBLR Station Bound Brook Bound Brook High School 111. Union Ave., Bound Brook, NJ NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line to Bound Brook Station Dover Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs, Inc Bassett Hwy, Dover, NJ NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton or Morris & Essex Line to Dover Station Elizabeth Union County College Campus 40 est Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Rail to Broad Street Station, Elizabeth NJ Transit Buses: 24, 25, 26, 52, 56/57, 58, 59, 62, 112, 113, or 115 Fort Lee For more information regarding this location please contact the Site Manager. Hackensack Bergen County Adult and Continuing Education Center 200 Hackensack Avenue Hackensack, NJ NJ Transit Buses: 751 or 765 Harrison ashington Middle School 501 Hamilton St. Harrison, NJ Jersey City Hudson County 119 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ PATH train to Journal Square NJ Transit Buses: 82, 83, 84/86, 87, or 88 to Jersey City Morristown County College of Morris 39 Schuyler Place, Morristown, NJ NJ Transit to Morristown NJ Transit Bus: MCM2 Newark Essex County College 303 University Avenue, Newark, NJ NJ Transit to Newark Broad Street Station or Newark Penn Station, ashington Street Light Rail Station 34, 21, 1 SEIU 32BJ: Administrative Office 1 ashington Park, Newark, NJ NJ Transit to Newark Broad Street Station or Newark Penn Station NJ Transit Buses: 11, 27, 30, 72, or 76 4 Follow us on:

6 Parsippany Glaxo Smith Building 1500 Littleton Road Parsippany, NJ NJ Transit Hudson Bergen Light Rail Montclair-Boonton Line Paterson Passaic County 203 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ NJ Transit Main/Bergen County or Port Jervis Line to Paterson Perth Amboy Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School 318 Stockton Street Perth Amboy, NJ NJ Transit to Perth Amboy Station NJ Transit Bus: 815 Plainfield Union County College 232 East 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ NJ Transit Raritan Valley Rail Line to Plainfield Station NJ Transit Buses: 18-22, M19, 113, 114/117 Union City Hudson County 4800 John F. Kennedy Boulevard est Union City, NJ Kennedy Boulevard buses exit at 65th Street New Jersey South SITE MANAGER: ISABEL VERA Phone Registration , or (toll-free) Online Registration Log on to training.32bjfunds.com Fall Trimester Registration Tue, Aug 18 Mon, Aug 31, 2015 Fall Trimester Registration Tue, Aug 18 Mon, Aug 31, 2015 Fall Trimester Begins Sat, Sep 26, 2015 Camden Camden County College 200 North Broadway, Camden, NJ PATCO to City Hall Station NJ Transit Buses: 313, 315, 317, 400, 401, 402, 404, 406, 408, 409, 410, 412, 551 Highland Park Highland Park Middle School 330 ayne Street Highland Park, NJ NJ Transit - Bus #810 - Highland Park NJ Transit - Bus #814 - Highland Park Lincroft (Red Bank) Brookdale 765 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ New Brunswick Middlesex County College 140 New Street New Brunswick, NJ NJ Transit to New Brunswick NJ Transit Bus: 814 Plainsboro For more information regarding this location please contact the Site Manager. Point Pleasant Ocean County Library 834 Beaver Dam Road Point Pleasant, NJ NJ Transit Buses: #317 to Asbury Park Trenton Trenton Mercer County 102 North Broad Street Trenton, NJ NJ Transit to Trenton NJ Transit Buses: 600, 601, 606, 608, or 609 NJ Transit Buses: 600, 601, 606, 608, or 609 inter Trimester Registration Tue, Nov 24 Mon, Dec 14, 2015 inter Trimester Begins Sat, Jan 23, 2016 Spring Trimester Registration Tue, Mar 1 Mon, Mar 21, 2016 Spring Trimester Begins Sat, Apr 2, 2016 Register at training.32bjfunds.com 5

7 Courses & Quick Courses About Course Offerings Courses take place over an entire trimester, which is weeks long. The length is indicated under each Course title and is shown in the following format: COURSE: 11 EEKS Quick Courses vary in length, ranging from 1-10 sessions. The number and length of sessions are indicated under each Quick Course title and are shown in the following format: QUICK COURSE: TO 3-HOUR SESSIONS Courses and Quick Courses are offered at day, evening, and weekend times. Note: Class schedules and locations are now located underneath the Course and Quick Course descriptions. weekday sessions last 2 3 hours and meet once or twice per week. weekend sessions last 2 6 hours and meet once per week. Some schedules have a minute meal break included. Symbols Key CERTIFICATION COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE GREEN COURSE NE COURSE ONLINE COURSE ON-SITE AVAILABLE PARTNERSHIP SPANISH AVAILABLE TESTING FEES/THIRD PARTY Air Conditioning and Refrigeration III COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisite: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II Acquire the knowledge to take the EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling Certificate Test. Troubleshoot and make mechanical and electrical repairs on domestic and light commercial AC systems and refrigeration controls. Note that third-party testing fees are the responsibility of the member. Sat, 9am-4pm (Fall Only) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Defibrillator for Adults and Children QUICK COURSE: ONE 4-HOUR SESSION Gain American Heart Association certification in CPR/Defibrillator. Learn appropriate responses to heart attacks, choking, diabetic shock, and how to stabilize victims until EMS arrives. PARTNER: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Elizabeth: Union County College May 7, New Brunswick: Middlesex County College Aug 20, Sat, 10am 2pm Oct 17, Trenton: Mercer County Sep 5, Sat, 10am 1pm Carpentry Repairs: alls, Floors & Doors COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisites: Appropriate reading and math level, or High School Diploma, or its equivalent, successful completion 6 Follow us on:

8 of, or concurrent enrollment in Online: Tools of the Trade Operate tools within industry guidelines; make minor floor, wall, and ceiling repairs; and perform basic carpentry tasks. Identify materials, tools, and repair techniques. Learn to diagnose problems and perform minor repairs through hands-on experience. Sat, 9am 4pm (Spring only) Citizenship Exam: Test Preparation QUICK COURSE/COURSE: 11 EEKS OR SIX 2-HOUR SESSIONS, DEPENDING ON LOCATION Prerequisite: English as a Second Language II or the proven ability to speak and write English Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Examination. Study U.S. history and government structure, practice the citizenship interview, and review the questions on the newest version of the citizenship exam. Quick Course may include a presentation by the Legal Fund on the immigration process and available funds benefits. All questions concerning Immigration Fees should be directed to the Legal Fund. PARTNER: 32BJ LEGAL FUND Bound Brook: Bound Brook High School Dover: The Organization of Hispanic Affairs Elizabeth: Union County College Fort Lee: TBD Morristown: County College of Morris Newark: SEIU-32BJ Office Thu, 9 11am New Brunswick: Middlesex County College Perth Amboy: Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School Trenton: Mercer County Computer: Internet Basics/ Social Media COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisite: Computer: Basics/ New Users (Test Out available) Learn to use search engines effectively, create accounts, and participate in various social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and blogs. Network and stay connected with coworkers, friends, and family. Understand how to set social media content to allow public or private viewing, learn how to tag, share, comment, and use hash tags. Bound Brook: Bound Brook High School Dover: The Organization of Hispanic Affairs Sat, 1:30 4pm Jersey City: Hudson County Newark: Essex County College Newark: SEIU-32BJ Office Perth Amboy: Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School Register at training.32bjfunds.com 7

9 Courses & Quick Courses Computer: Basics/New Users COURSE: 11 EEKS (Test Out available) Gain knowledge of basic computer skills and terminology, keyboard familiarity, mouse techniques, and navigation in Microsoft indows. Establish a free account and browse the Internet, including industry, 32BJ, and Benefit Funds websites, and shop for building supplies online. Learn about online security precautions, avoiding scams, free anti-spyware, and first stage troubleshooting. Bound Brook: Bound Brook High School Dover: The Organization for Hispanic Affairs Fort Lee: TBD Sat, 1:30 4pm Jersey City: Hudson County New Brunswick Newark: SEIU-32BJ Office Perth Amboy: Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School Trenton: Mercer County Computer: Slide Presentation (MS Powerpoint) COURSE: 11 EEKS Learn how to create presentations for employers and staff. Create a master slide, insert graphics, audio and video, animate text, and create charts. See page 28 to learn more about taking this Course online. Newark: Essex County College Computer: Spreadsheets (MS Excel) COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisite: Computer: Basics/ New Users (Test Out available) Enter and format data in an online spreadsheet and in Microsoft Excel. Use formulas and templates to create budgets and invoices, and calculate sales tax and mortgage payments. Illustrate data through charts, study list management, absolute cell references, and filtering. Learn about data types and data validation. Sat, 1:30 4pm Newark: Essex County College Perth Amboy: Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School 8 Follow us on:

10 Key to the Symbols Certification College Credit Green Course New Course Online Course On-Site Available Partnership Spanish Available Testing Fees Electricity Basics COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisites: Appropriate reading and math level, or High School Diploma, or its equivalent, successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in Online: Tools of the Trade Identify wires, cables, and service distribution panels. Safely install switches, receptacles, doorbells, and lighting fixtures. Learn basics of electrical theory, Ohm s law, electrical codes, and how to make electrical repairs. Review energy efficiency practices, including installing motion sensors and lighting fixtures. Sat, 9am 4pm English as a Second Language COURSE: VARIOUS Progress from having no English at all to being able to express complex ideas, read, write and communicate effectively in the workplace. In ESL 1A, learn to say and write numbers and the alphabet along with essential everyday vocabulary and simple sentences. In ESL I, master basic conversation skills, pronunciation and reading and writing of simple work related sentences. In Level II, further develop conversational and written skills to include the past and future tenses and expand your vocabulary. In Level III acquire the skills to discuss complicated ideas and to read more extended texts. In Level IV, hone your reading, writing and thinking skills to become ready for the High School Equivalency Preparation Course. Bayonne: Bayonne High School Bound Brook: Bound Brook High School Camden: Camden County College Dover: The Organization of Hispanic Affairs Elizabeth: Union County College Fort Lee: TBD Harrison: ashington Middle School Jersey City: Hudson County Lincroft: Brookdale Morristown: County College of Morris New Brunswick: Middlesex County College Newark: Essex County College Newark: SEIU-32BJ Office Mon, 9am 1pm; ed & Fri, 10am 12pm or 4 6pm; ; Parsippany: Glaxo Smith Kline Sun, 9am 1pm Perth Amboy: Dr. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School Plainsboro: TBD Sat, 1 5pm Trenton: Mercer County Register at training.32bjfunds.com 9

11 Courses & Quick Courses English as a Second Language: Pronunciation Intensive QUICK COURSE: VARIOUS Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in or completed an English as a Second Language or Reading and riting Course Learn to properly articulate the sounds of American English in this conversational Quick Course. Elizabeth: Union County College Sep 19 Oct 10, Jan 23 Feb 13, Apr 2 23, Newark: SEIU-32BJ Office Sep 22 Oct 13, Tue, 9am 1pm Jan 26 Feb 16, Tue, 9am 1pm Apr 5-26, Tue, 9am 1pm Sep 19 Oct 10, Jan 23 Feb 13, Apr 2 23, Sep 20 Oct 11, Fireman: Black Seal Preparation COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisite: Actively employed School Custodian in New Jersey Acquire the reading and math skills needed to prepare to take the test for Fireman, Low Pressure Black Seal in Charge, which enables students to work in boiler rooms or refrigeration facilities in the State of New Jersey. Learn about the application process with the state. Highland Park: Highland Park Middle School Point Pleasant: Ocean County Library Fireman: Low Pressure Black Seal COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisite: Actively employed School Custodian in New Jersey with 90-hour logbook completed or close to completion. Prepare to sit for the Fireman Low Pressure Black Seal state examination. Review all aspects of boiler operation including safety, fittings, and boiler systems. Identify high frequency questions on the exam, improve your test taking skills, and learn about the application process. Handyman Basics COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisite: Actively employed School Custodian in New Jersey Gain exposure to the fundamental building blocks of carpentry, electricity, and plumbing. Become familiar with the day-to- day activities of a handyman or superintendent. Acquire hands-on experience in the general repairs and maintenance of a building. Sat, 9am 4pm High School Equivalency I: (GED/Test Assessing Secondary Completion [TASC]): Preparation COURSE: 11 EEKS Improve reading, writing, and math skills as well as scientific and critical thinking to prepare for the High School Equivalency test, including the new TASC and updated GED tests, which now reflect the more comprehensive Common Core State Standards. Elizabeth: Union County College* Sat, 1:30-4:30pm 10 Follow us on:

12 Key to the Symbols Certification College Credit Green Course New Course Online Course On-Site Available Partnership Spanish Available Testing Fees Newark: SEIU-32BJ Office* * Sat, 1:30-4:30pm * Sat, 1:30-4:30pm * Sat, 1:30-4:30pm *Spanish Industry Safety and First Aid QUICK COURSE: ONE 4-HOUR SESSION Learn appropriate responses to heart attacks, choking, diabetic shock and how to stabilize victims until EMS arrives. NE JERSEY New Brunswick: Middlesex County College Mar 19, Sat, 1-5pm Trenton: Mercer County Jan 9, Sat, 10am-2pm Plumbing Basics COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisites: Appropriate reading and math level, or High School Diploma, or its equivalent, successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in Online: Tools of the Trade. Install and repair faucets, toilets, flushometers, valves, basins, and tubs. ork with a variety of piping and gain practical experience in techniques such as pipe soldering, sweating, swaging, and threading. Learn basics of plumbing codes, water conservation technology, and the atersense program. Sat, 9am 4pm Reading and riting COURSE: 11 EEKS Prerequisite: Ability to speak English fluently or English as a Second Language III Obtain information from the written page and meet basic writing requirements of the workplace. Learn to read instructions and write clearly. Develop the reading level required for industry skills Courses and to enter the High School Equivalency I: (GED/Test Assessing Secondary Completion [TASC]): Preparation Course. Learn to communicate clearly through the written word, read more efficiently, and write effectively. Newark: SEIU-32BJ Office Tue, 9am 1pm Security Officer: New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act Certification (SORA) Initial QUICK COURSE: 3 8-HOUR SESSIONS Obtain state certification required to perform duties as a security officer in the state of New Jersey. Receive training in terrorism awareness, first aid, report writing, gangs, and New Jersey s use of force policy. Note that third-party fees are the responsibility of the member. Call for more information. Security Officer: New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act Certification (SORA) Renewal QUICK COURSE: 1 8-HOUR SESSION Renew state certification required to perform duties as a security officer in the state of New Jersey. Receive training in terrorism awareness, first aid, report writing, gangs, and New Jersey s use of force policy. Note that third-party fees are the responsibility of the member. Call for more information. Register at training.32bjfunds.com 11

13 Elizabeth: Union County College Morristown: County College of Morris Newark: Oficina de SEIU-32BJ Jueves, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. New Brunswick: Middlesex County College Perth Amboy: Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School Trenton: Mercer County Inglés como segundo idioma CURSO: VARIOS Pase de no hablar inglés en absoluto a ser capaz de expresar ideas complejas, leer, escribir y comunicarse efectivamente en el lugar de trabajo. En Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) 1A, aprenda a decir y escribir los números y el abecedario, además de vocabulario y oraciones simples cotidianos y esenciales. En ESL I, domine las habilidades básicas de conversación, pronunciación, lectura y escritura de oraciones simples relacionadas con el trabajo. En el Nivel II, continúe desarrollando habilidades de conversación y escritura para incluir los tiempos pasado y futuro y ampliar su vocabulario. En el Nivel III, adquiera las habilidades para analizar ideas complicadas y para leer textos más extensos. En el Nivel IV, perfeccione sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y razonamiento para prepararse para el Curso de preparación para el examen de equivalencia de educación secundaria. Bayonne: Hudson County Schools of Technology Bound Brook: Bound Brook High School Camden: Camden County College Dover: Dover High School Elizabeth: Union County College Harrison: Harrison High School Jersey City: Hudson County Lincroft: Brookdale Morristown: County College of Morris New Brunswick: Middlesex County College Newark: Essex County College Newark: Oficina de SEIU-32BJ Lunes, de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m.; miércoles y viernes, de 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. o de 4:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.; sábado, de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. Perth Amboy: Dr. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School Plainsboro: A definir Sábado, de 1:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. Trenton: Mercer County Register at training.32bjfunds.com 4

14 En línea: Capacitación sobre la construcción de 30 horas certificada por la OSHA 30 HORAS Obtenga su certificado de la OSHA de 30 horas. Aprenda todas las normas y regulaciones sobre seguridad para trabajar en un emplazamiento de construcción. SOCIO: CLICK SAFETY Equivalencia de educación secundaria I: (GED/ Prueba de Evaluación de Finalización Secundaria [TASC]): preparación CURSO: 11 SEMANAS Mejore sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y matemática, así como también su pensamiento científico y crítico, para prepararse para el examen de Equivalencia de educación secundaria, que incluye el nuevo examen TASC y el examen actualizado GED, que ahora reflejan los Estándares Estatales Esenciales Comunes, que son más integrales. Elizabeth: Union County College Sábado, de 1:30 p. m. a 4:30 p. m. Newmark: Oficina de SEIU-32BJ* * Sábado, de 1:30 p. m. a 4:30 p. m. Sábado, de 1:30 p. m. a 4:30 p. m. Sábado, de 1:30 p. m. a 4:30 p. m. *Español Resucitación cardiopulmonar (CPR)/desfibrilador para adultos y niños CURSO RÁPIDO: UNA SESIÓN DE 4 HORAS Obtenga una certificación de la American Heart Association en CPR/desfibrilador. Aprenda las respuestas adecuadas a infartos de miocardio, asfixia, choque diabético y cómo estabilizar a las víctimas hasta la llegada de los servicios médicos de emergencia (EMS). SOCIO: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Elizabeth: Union County College 7 de mayo, sábado, de 1:30 p. m. a 4:30 p. m. 17 de octubre, sábado, de 1:30 p. m. a 4:30 p. m. Examen de Ciudadanía: Preparación para el examen CURSO RÁPIDO/CURSO: 11 SEMANAS O SEIS SESIONES DE 2 HORAS SEGÚN LA UBICACIÓN Requisito previo: Inglés como segundo idioma II o la habilidad comprobada para hablar y escribir en inglés Prepárese para el examen de ciudadanía estadounidense. Estudiará la historia de los Estados Unidos y su estructura gubernamental, practicará la entrevista de ciudadanía y repasará las preguntas de la última versión del examen. El curso rápido incluirá una presentación por parte del Legal Fund sobre el proceso de inmigración y los beneficios del fondo disponibles. Todas las preguntas relacionadas con los Cargos de inmigración deben dirigirse al Legal Fund. SOCIO: 32BJ LEGAL FUND Bound Brook: Bound Brook High School Dover: The Organization of Hispanic Affairs 3 Follow us on:

15 REQUISITOS PREVIOS PARA EL CURSO/CURSO RÁPIDO Algunos cursos y cursos rápidos requieren que complete un requisito previo, un curso preparatorio, antes de inscribirse. Algunos cursos requieren habilidades mínimas de lectura y matemáticas. Es posible establecer el dominio de estas habilidades presentando un diploma de secundaria, o su equivalente de un país de habla inglesa, o mediante un examen estandarizado que se administra al momento de inscribirse. Estos requisitos previos se detallan antes de la descripción del curso. CIERRES DEL ESTABLECIMIENTO POR EMERGENCIAS Para preguntar sobre la posible cancelación de clases debido a una emergencia climática u otras condiciones peligrosas, llame al extensión 2281 o AVISO DE POLÍTICA NO DISCRIMINATORIA 32BJ Training Fund no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, edad, sexo, orientación sexual, origen nacional, etnia ni religión en la administración de sus políticas educativas o de admisión. EXAMEN DISPONIBLE El 32BJ Training Fund permite a los afiliados realizar un examen para algunos cursos con requisitos previos, donde esté disponible. Esto se indica antes de las descripciones del curso. Cómo inscribirse INFORMACIÓN DE INSCRIPCIÓN Todos los afiliados elegibles tendrán iguales oportunidades para inscribirse en los cursos. La inscripción en cursos con alta demanda se determinará por lotería, y no según un sistema por orden de llegada. Tenga en cuenta que es posible que los cursos se cancelen si la inscripción es menor a la prevista. INSCRIPCIÓN TELEFÓNICA Llame al extensión 2281 o 2280 en las fechas de inscripción especificadas en las páginas de las ubicaciones. INSCRIPCIÓN EN LÍNEA Visite training.32bjfunds.com y siga las instrucciones. Anote las fechas de inscripción especificadas en las páginas de las ubicaciones. Tenga en cuenta que algunos cursos en línea requieren una consulta con un miembro del personal. Si pierde las fechas de inscripción, llame al extensión 2281 o Los períodos de inscripción se enumeran en las páginas de las ubicaciones. En línea: Inglés como segundo idioma I AUTODIDÁCTICO Comience con vocabulario, frases y gramática básica en inglés. Al finalizar el curso, podrá conversar en inglés con un nivel básico, que incluye saludos, presentaciones y charlas sobre su familia. También habrá dominado una base del idioma para desarrollar y ampliar. SOCIO: LIVING LANGUAGES Register at training.32bjfunds.com 2

16 Bienvenidos! Realizar cursos con 32BJ Training Fund es gratis, fácil y divertido. Con varios cursos y cursos rápidos disponibles, estamos seguros de que encontrará un curso que le ayudará a lograr sus objetivos profesionales. Y, además, cada curso es completamente gratis para los afiliados elegibles de 32BJ SEIU. Está demasiado ocupado para realizar un curso de 11 semanas? Pruebe con uno de nuestros cursos rápidos que duran de una a ocho semanas. Nuestras ofertas de cursos en línea siguen creciendo. Ahora tenemos dos docenas de clases en línea disponibles para su conveniencia, incluido nuestros cursos más nuevos en línea: Preparación básica de presupuestos y en línea: Habilidades de presentación. No se detenga y consulte el catálogo, acuda a Internet, háganos una llamada o visítenos en persona cuando comience el período de inscripción. Independientemente de cuáles puedan ser sus objetivos, nuestro equipo especializado está listo para ayudarle a alcanzarlos. Atentamente. Héctor J. Figueroa Presidente Howard I. Rothschild Secretario Elegibilidad La elegibilidad para participar en el 32BJ Training Fund está ampliamente detallada en la Descripción abreviada del plan (SPD, por sus siglas en inglés) disponible en línea en training.32bjfunds.com, o si llama al Centro de servicios para afiliados al BJ (3225), de lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Su elegibilidad depende del acuerdo colectivo de trabajo específico o del acuerdo de participación que cubre su empleo. Generalmente, el periodo de espera es de 90 días, a menos que se especifique otra cosa en su acuerdo colectivo de trabajo o acuerdo de participación. Si pierde su elegibilidad y permanece fuera del trabajo durante más de 91 días, es posible que deba completar el periodo de espera nuevamente. Si está tomando clases y pierde su elegibilidad, se le permitirá completar sus clases durante ese trimestre. CREACIÓN DE UN AMBIENTE PARA EL APRENDIZAJE Los participantes que toman cursos a través del 32BJ Training Fund son personas muy trabajadoras que muestran un gran compromiso con su desarrollo personal y profesional. Al inicio de cada curso, se distribuirán las normas y reglamentos. Se espera que no sólo los lea, sino que también les demuestre a sus compañeros de curso el respeto que las normas y reglamentos merecen al cumplirlos. POLÍTICA DE ASISTENCIA Se requiere una asistencia mínima del 80%. Desafortunadamente, es posible que las clases para lograr aptitudes académicas y de computación que no cuenten con una asistencia regular de, al menos, ocho estudiantes se cierren o se combinen. Haremos todo lo posible por acomodar a todos los estudiantes en otra sección. Tenga en cuenta que en ciertas circunstancias, su instructor puede asignar tareas de recuperación para mejorar su tasa de asistencia. 1 Follow us on: