Horizon Academy Transitional Programs


	General Information Schools and Programs Adult & Continuing Education Office of Technology -Email Gateway Student Resources Parent Resources Educator Resources -Calendar Job Opportunities Projects & Collaborations -Grants -International Bridges		1. Friends of Island Academy Transitional organization that offers educational opportunities, job placement assistance, and counseling services to ex-offenders ages 16-21 coming out of the 4 schools located on Rikers Island. Contact: Clinton Lacey, Mark Washington Phone #: 212-760-0755 2. CUNY Catch Located in 3 different college campuses. Provides GED classes and college preparation. Ages 17 + Contact: Bronx Elizabeth Payamps (718) 289-5852 Brooklyn- Adolph Smith (718) Queens- Beth Barnett (718) 482-5320 3. Covenant House / Project Rise Provides transitional housing and vocational training for youths ages 16-21 coming out of Rikers Island. Contact: Sara Czarnecki Phone #: 212-613-0382 4. Manhattan EOC/SUNY (Educational Opportunity Center) Educational and vocational training for educationally and economically disadvantaged students. Contact: Ron Pettaway Phone #: 212-961-4400 5. E.M.C. Business Institute Offers free computer training and job placement upon completion of course. 18-21 years Contact: Ronald Purdue Phone #: 212-866-25005 6. The Fortune Society Offers all transitional services including education, career training, job placement, counseling services, drug treatment programs, etc. All ex-offenders welcome Contact: Nancy Lopez or Renato McCray Phone #: 212-206-7070 7. Samaritan Village Programs and residential treatment centers for substance abusers in the 5 Boroughs and Ellenville, N.Y. Contact: Tommy Pollazo Phone #: 718-657-6195 8. South Forty Provides career training and job placement for ex-offenders. Contact: Joe Messeneo Phone#: 212-563-2288 9. Vocational Foundation - Young Fathers Program Provides opportunities for young fathers ages 17-21 along with counseling services. Contact: Stacey Bethea Phone #: 718-230-3100 10. Xincon Technology Computer skills training, GED prep. Classes are free for 18-21 year olds Contact: Aaron Justice Phone#: 212-465-8833 To find out more information or more resources, please contact Amy Luna or Stacey Oliger at (718) 546-4635.