Parks Opportunity Program (POP) is offered through the New York City Depertment of Park and Recreation. Participats receive intensive skills training in one of five areas: security, custodial, clerical, handyman/ fix-it and horticulture. Training is supplemented by classroom workshops in computer literacy, graffiti removal, plant identification, pest control, basic electrical and plumbing skills, and floor care and sheet rock installation. POP participants have the opportunity to attend weekly on-site classes in basic education, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language. Participants can also receive licensing and certification in the following: regular and commercial driver training, NYS Eight-Hour Security pre-assignment, First Aid and CPR.

As an ongoing collaborative effort, OCE is offering Certified Pharmacy Technician and Patient Care Technician training, as well as Certified Food Handling courses to the Parks Opportunity Program clients.

Kingsborough's Office of Continuing Education has received two Outstanding Training Provider awards from the Parks Opportunity Program, in the past two years.

Contact John L. Aaron, Director of Marketing & Corporate Training (718) 368-5394 for more information.