We are pleased to announce that the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island has launched a new service for the community. JCC Career Connections will offer strategies to improve an individual’s potential in the workplace and help their career trajectory. JCC Career Connections will take a “people-first” approach to career development, providing both short-term and long-term results for individuals. Through workforce development, we also hope to have a positive impact on our local business community.
JCC Career Connections will offer comprehensive assessments that will help guide individuals to the appropriate trainings, workshops, job fairs, mentorships, and internships. By working in conjunction with the JCC’s social service departments and other community resources, we will also provide benefits screenings and enrollment, legal and financial counseling, access to a Kosher food pantry, supportive counseling, and access to health benefits.
JCC Career Connections will offer comprehensive assessments that will help guide individuals to the appropriate trainings, workshops, job fairs, mentorships, and internships. By working in conjunction with the JCC’s social service departments and other community resources, we will also provide benefits screenings and enrollment, legal and financial counseling, access to a Kosher food pantry, supportive counseling, and access to health benefits.
TRAININGS
To register for any trainings, or for more information, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
NEWSLETTER
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Recently, we held a presentation at Ralph R. McKee High School discussing our OSHA training. The Instructor Julius Wilson of Atlas Safety, gave a very informative overview of the construction industry and the importance of completing an OSHA class as well as SST training.
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Our 3rd Per Scholas IT Tech Support Cohort celebrated graduating the program on Friday Dec. 2 at Google headquarters in Manhattan. Congratulations to all the graduates. We look forward to hearing how your career developes in the years to come.
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Congratulations to our CEA graduates!
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We also hosted another OSHA 30 plus 10 hour SST program!
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We started our 4th Clean energy Academy cohort on November 14! We had over 30 people participating in an electrical system lighting refrigeration and HVAC training program to become energy efficiency auditors.
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Thank you to everyone who made our first THRIVE Expo, Women Empowered event a success.
Special shout out to the planning team and key partners who provided outstanding workshops that are necessary to jumpstart a career or business and amazing swag bag goodies.
Sandra Leshaw, Re Launch Career Services
Pam Kulnis, Bottomless Closet
Peggy Freda, NYSDOL
Gail Castellano – NYCB
Gina Ottrando, SCORE
Debbie Spadafora, 1199 Employment Center
Aarti Ivanic, Wagner College
Patricia Walton, Metro Plus Health
Samantha Marquez, Wagner College
Than you to our Expo Participants who provide so may job opportunities , professional development program and necessary services to grow your business.
Special shout out to the planning team and key partners who provided outstanding workshops that are necessary to jumpstart a career or business and amazing swag bag goodies.
Sandra Leshaw, Re Launch Career Services
Pam Kulnis, Bottomless Closet
Peggy Freda, NYSDOL
Gail Castellano – NYCB
Gina Ottrando, SCORE
Debbie Spadafora, 1199 Employment Center
Aarti Ivanic, Wagner College
Patricia Walton, Metro Plus Health
Samantha Marquez, Wagner College
Than you to our Expo Participants who provide so may job opportunities , professional development program and necessary services to grow your business.
Thank you to Orit Lender, our CEO and Amelia Winter, our Chief Program Director of Senior and Social Services and Stacey Smith , Director of the Department for People with Disabilities, whose support was invaluable. The group effort to assemble the swag bags and goodies was amazing. Our marketing team whose strategic promotions throughout social media helped get the word out.. Ben from B & Y Caterers, thank you for an amazing selection of individualized refreshments. Last but not least, our facilities dept. and our volunteers who helped prep for and facilitate the event.
Most of all thank you to those who attended the event. We are here for you. Your kind words about the experience is so appreciated. Here are some thank you notes from attendees:
Thank you very much for inviting me to your THRIVE Expo, Women Empowered Event. And of course to JCC, the committee and all the sponsors of the event. It was indeed a wonderful and great opportunity for me to be able to learn from the experts and professionals in the field with the workshop presentations. It was great to network with the men and women who are knowledgeable, eager and willing to share, help and support us with our career. It was a very fruitful and amazing day. What I learned gave me the encouragement to move forward and be confident of myself. The wonderful swag bag was amazing. Indeed the refreshments you provided sustained us throughout the day. I couldn’t thank you all in the committee enough for all the hard work you showered us. I will forever treasure everything I learned in this EXPO. It was a very fulfilling day. Thank you again and forever grateful for sharing all your expertise.
I just wanted to follow up with you regarding Sunday's THRIVE Expo. I have attended job fairs at this JCC in the past from which I received employment. This fair was especially unique because the presenters were connected to the attendees. They showed a dedicated interest and provided expert advice that was gravely needed. Each presenter appeared sincere and excited to share their assistance. The take away bag was also filled with necessary items to re-enter the workforce, a lovely surprise.
Overall, each segment of the fair was well organized, specifically designed to boost the participants into feeling good about themselves. It is the most productive day I've had in the many months of my employment search. The benefits abounded connections, real-time valuable information regarding resume writing, LinkedIn profiling, and heart felt career advancement advice. Pretty much all facets of employment industries were represented, providing a range of employment choice. Outstanding job!
I am actually overwhelmed with pertinent information for my employment search.
Most of all thank you to those who attended the event. We are here for you. Your kind words about the experience is so appreciated. Here are some thank you notes from attendees:
Thank you very much for inviting me to your THRIVE Expo, Women Empowered Event. And of course to JCC, the committee and all the sponsors of the event. It was indeed a wonderful and great opportunity for me to be able to learn from the experts and professionals in the field with the workshop presentations. It was great to network with the men and women who are knowledgeable, eager and willing to share, help and support us with our career. It was a very fruitful and amazing day. What I learned gave me the encouragement to move forward and be confident of myself. The wonderful swag bag was amazing. Indeed the refreshments you provided sustained us throughout the day. I couldn’t thank you all in the committee enough for all the hard work you showered us. I will forever treasure everything I learned in this EXPO. It was a very fulfilling day. Thank you again and forever grateful for sharing all your expertise.
I just wanted to follow up with you regarding Sunday's THRIVE Expo. I have attended job fairs at this JCC in the past from which I received employment. This fair was especially unique because the presenters were connected to the attendees. They showed a dedicated interest and provided expert advice that was gravely needed. Each presenter appeared sincere and excited to share their assistance. The take away bag was also filled with necessary items to re-enter the workforce, a lovely surprise.
Overall, each segment of the fair was well organized, specifically designed to boost the participants into feeling good about themselves. It is the most productive day I've had in the many months of my employment search. The benefits abounded connections, real-time valuable information regarding resume writing, LinkedIn profiling, and heart felt career advancement advice. Pretty much all facets of employment industries were represented, providing a range of employment choice. Outstanding job!
I am actually overwhelmed with pertinent information for my employment search.
We also had another OSHA 30hr plus 10 hr SST training program in partnership with AMS Safety... with 18 graduates. Our next class will be starting soon!
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On Monday, September 12 we kicked off our 3rd IT Support Training cohort in partnership with Per Scholas. This 12 week boot camp will give our 10 learners to opportunity to begin new careers as IT Support Technicians. We will be hosting a cybersecurity program this fall. Our next IT tech Support program will begin in winter 2023
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On Wednesday, September 21 we partnered with Workforce One to host a job fair at our 1466 manor Road Location. In addition to over 20 organizations being represented, Workforce One brought their Mobile Van which is able to reach so many individuals on a one to one basis throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC.
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On September 28, Part 2 of the Train the Trainers program began . We are partnering with the Clean Energy Academy to offer electrical and thermal system trainings to anyone interested in starting a career in green energy. The Train the Trainers Program equips individuals who have experience in sustainable electrical and thermal systems learn how to become instructors for future classes. Our next Electrical systems training begins on November 14.
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Congrats to all our graduates!!
Our Per Scholas Learners: Sean, Ali and Mohammed (not shown) did a PowerPoint presentation about the core value “Commitment to Service” to the Bronx and Staten Island locations on July 11.
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Congratulations to all the graduates of our OSHA 40, Forklift, Flagger and Scaffolding classes this past spring. Thank you Donny Swanson and the students from Pathways 2 Graduation for participating in the program. We were so happy to celebrate with all our graduates and their families at the Carter Center on June 16.
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Celebrating the virtual graduation for the 7 week Thermal Systems training program through Clean Energy Academy. We are so excited to congratulate all the graduates and wish them the best in their new careers.
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The second team of Per Scholas learners shared a presentation to the Staten Island and Bronx learners about a core value - Professionalism.
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The Per Scholas learners enjoyed a Business Etiquette Workshop with Pam Kulnis from Bottomless Closet. Pam did a wonderful job presenting to the JCC learners in person and the Bronx satellite through webex.
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Career Connections testimonial: Ale Gomez – OSHA certified and Green Energy Academy soon to be graduate.
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Our Per Scholas learners did a presentation to the Staten Island and Bronx learners about the core value – ambition.
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On Monday, we started the 2nd cohort for the Clean Energy Academy! It is a virtual class for a Thermal energy program that will run for 7 weeks.
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We recently hosted a Job Fair at the Avis building. We had 25 organization participants and had a good turnout of applicants!
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Monday was the first day of the Per Scholas IT Support Training Program. we are so excited to begin our 2nd cohort and look forward to a successful program!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Job Fair on March 24. 25% of the applicants from the Job Fair are in the application process for either a training program or a position at the JCC.
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Recently, Michele Danza received a community service award at the 10th annual sinfp community service awards. She has worked so hard researching and applying to various grants to help career connections offer training programs at no cost. Thank you Michele!!! |
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IT Support Tech
We recently hosted an information session for our upcoming IT Support Tech program starting on April 25. If you're interested in getting more information, please reach out to Kathi Indelicato.
We recently hosted an information session for our upcoming IT Support Tech program starting on April 25. If you're interested in getting more information, please reach out to Kathi Indelicato.
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OSHA Graduation
Last week, we hosted a graduation ceremony to celebrate participants in our OSHA training courses! We offer free programs that help individuals advance their careers by receiving important certifications.
Last week, we hosted a graduation ceremony to celebrate participants in our OSHA training courses! We offer free programs that help individuals advance their careers by receiving important certifications.
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Pathways to Graduation
Last week, members of our Workforce Development Team visited a Pathways to Graduation-Staten Island school community and shared information about our Electric Systems Cohort in partnership with Willdan Clean Energy Academy. The students/graduates were very excited to hear that this virtual training opportunity will result in a NALMCO CALT & EPA 608 certification.
Last week, members of our Workforce Development Team visited a Pathways to Graduation-Staten Island school community and shared information about our Electric Systems Cohort in partnership with Willdan Clean Energy Academy. The students/graduates were very excited to hear that this virtual training opportunity will result in a NALMCO CALT & EPA 608 certification.
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Free Energy Efficiency Training Course
Last week, we were proud to announce our free energy training course, presented in collaboration with the Clean Energy Academy and other community partners. JCC CEO Orit Lender said, "We are so excited to add this training to our Career Connections programming. This is beneficial for people looking to begin their career in this field and will help make our community greener and more energy efficient." |
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Per Scholas Graduation
Last week, we hosted a graduation ceremony for participants who completed our IT Support Training Course, presented in collaboration with Per Scholas. We are so proud of our graduates for their hard work and commitment over the last few months! |
Financial Literacy Workshop
Alex and Jaleel shared a core value presentation on ambition and Integrity. Carol Kim of M & T Bank presented a Financial Literacy Workshop.
Alex and Jaleel shared a core value presentation on ambition and Integrity. Carol Kim of M & T Bank presented a Financial Literacy Workshop.
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Time Management Workshop
Thank you to Pam Kulnis from Bottomless Closet for presenting a Time Management Workshop on January 20. Thank you, Brandon and Jamshaid for completing a core value presentation.
Thank you to Pam Kulnis from Bottomless Closet for presenting a Time Management Workshop on January 20. Thank you, Brandon and Jamshaid for completing a core value presentation.
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In the fall, the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island launched Career Connections, a new initiative to help community members start and advance their careers. Career Connections offers a range of free services to both job-seekers and those looking to advance within their current careers. JCC staff members perform a comprehensive assessment of clients’ needs and guide them to trainings, workshops, job fairs, and more.
Recognizing that a promising prospective employee may have the capabilities to do a job well, but may lack the polish to get their foot in the door, the JCC offers a series of soft skills workshops. These free seminars bring in career services professionals to offer insights about resume and cover letter writing, workplace attire, business etiquette, interview success, and more. Additionally, the JCC’s Career Connections offers a variety of opportunities for job-specific training. Through a recent partnership with Per Scholas, a leading provider of technical training, the JCC brought an IT certification course to Staten Island. Learners attend the 12-week course at the Bernikow JCC, where they participate in livestreamed lessons and receive guidance from an on-site instructional assistant. |
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The JCC has also hosted several OSHA training courses, with plans to offer additional programs in the future. Located at the Gerard Carter Center, these courses enable workers to get the certifications they need to work safely and advance their careers. Career Connections is the latest phase in the JCC’s pandemic recovery efforts. Orit Lender, CEO of the JCC, said, “As the pandemic has evolved, our organization has continued to be there for the community every step of the way. We are proud to help people find meaningful work and reach their full potential.”
Part of the JCC’s robust social services offerings, Career Connections also provides clients with access to other critical resources, such as benefits screenings and enrollment, legal and financial counseling, food pantry access, and more. While still a relatively new program, Career Connections is already making a difference in the Staten Island community and beyond.
Marcus, a Bronx resident, signed up for several OSHA classes offered by the JCC after learning about the program from a friend. Marcus spent a year living in a homeless shelter during a difficult period in his life. Now, several years after finding a job in construction and leaving the shelter, he is in the process of creating his own construction company. The JCC’s OSHA trainings have been instrumental in helping him get his company off the ground. When asked what advice he would give to someone else looking to forge a new path, Marcus encouraged others to take advantage of the JCC’s Career Connections programs. “It was a perfect opportunity and anybody who gets this opportunity should do the same.”
To learn about upcoming Career Connections trainings or to schedule a consultation, please visit www.sijcc.org/careerconnections. For more information, contact Kathi Indelicato, Career Services Coordinator, at 718-475-5236 or KIndelicato@sijcc.com or Shuli Shaul, Administrative Assistant, at
718-475-5257 or Sshaul@sijcc.com
Part of the JCC’s robust social services offerings, Career Connections also provides clients with access to other critical resources, such as benefits screenings and enrollment, legal and financial counseling, food pantry access, and more. While still a relatively new program, Career Connections is already making a difference in the Staten Island community and beyond.
Marcus, a Bronx resident, signed up for several OSHA classes offered by the JCC after learning about the program from a friend. Marcus spent a year living in a homeless shelter during a difficult period in his life. Now, several years after finding a job in construction and leaving the shelter, he is in the process of creating his own construction company. The JCC’s OSHA trainings have been instrumental in helping him get his company off the ground. When asked what advice he would give to someone else looking to forge a new path, Marcus encouraged others to take advantage of the JCC’s Career Connections programs. “It was a perfect opportunity and anybody who gets this opportunity should do the same.”
To learn about upcoming Career Connections trainings or to schedule a consultation, please visit www.sijcc.org/careerconnections. For more information, contact Kathi Indelicato, Career Services Coordinator, at 718-475-5236 or KIndelicato@sijcc.com or Shuli Shaul, Administrative Assistant, at
718-475-5257 or Sshaul@sijcc.com
OSHA Graduation
We held a graduation ceremony for 2 OSHA classes at the Carter Center on December 16th.
We held a graduation ceremony for 2 OSHA classes at the Carter Center on December 16th.
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Special thank you to :
Sarah Sweet, Director of Social Services
Debra Fredrick, Chief Program Director of Community Services
John and Joseph Cavelli of JNJ Installations
The Carter Center Staff for facilitating the training program
Rawan Raja and Matt Cipollone from the marketing team
Congratulations to all our graduates!!
Sarah Sweet, Director of Social Services
Debra Fredrick, Chief Program Director of Community Services
John and Joseph Cavelli of JNJ Installations
The Carter Center Staff for facilitating the training program
Rawan Raja and Matt Cipollone from the marketing team
Congratulations to all our graduates!!
Soft Skills Interview Skills Workshop
Sandra Leshaw, Director at ReLaunch Career Services, held an Interview Skills Workshop. Participants did a group exercise practicing the skills and techniques they learned as part of the workshop.
Sandra Leshaw, Director at ReLaunch Career Services, held an Interview Skills Workshop. Participants did a group exercise practicing the skills and techniques they learned as part of the workshop.
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Soft Skills Bottomless Closet Workshop
Pam Kulnis, Program Director of Bottomless Closet, held a dress for success and elevator pitch workshop yesterday December 9th. It was very helpful to understand the proper expectations in post covid work environment.
Pam Kulnis, Program Director of Bottomless Closet, held a dress for success and elevator pitch workshop yesterday December 9th. It was very helpful to understand the proper expectations in post covid work environment.
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Learners Jordan, Nicholas, and Marlon demonstrated business casual options in class!
Soft Skills Resume Writing Workshop
We recently hosted a Soft Skills Resume Writing Workshop where the instructor was Sandra Leshaw, Director of Re-Launch Career Services. She did an amazing job and will be back on December 16 to host an Interview Skills and Cover letter/Thank you letter workshop.
We recently hosted a Soft Skills Resume Writing Workshop where the instructor was Sandra Leshaw, Director of Re-Launch Career Services. She did an amazing job and will be back on December 16 to host an Interview Skills and Cover letter/Thank you letter workshop.
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Soft Skills Linked In Profile Workshop
We recently hosted a Soft Skills Linked In Profile Workshop where Peggy Freda of the Department of Labor was our guest speaker!
We recently hosted a Soft Skills Linked In Profile Workshop where Peggy Freda of the Department of Labor was our guest speaker!
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PER SCHOLAS PRESS CONFERENCE
On Thursday, JCC CEO Orit Lender joined with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and other local leaders to celebrate an expanded effort to train more New Yorkers for thriving careers in technology. Through an innovative Satellite Model leveraging on-site streaming technology, potential new learners will be able to participate in a variety of free training courses in their home borough of Staten Island, led by nationally-recognized Per Scholas from their Bronx and Brooklyn Campuses. Per Scholas is teaming up with the JCC as the Staten Island Satellite partner to host the course at our Bernikow Building. Classes at the JCC will begin on November 1st.
We are so thrilled to be partnering with Per Scholas on this initiative, which will launch our Career Connections programming. Working with Per Scholas, we will help bridge the gap for those in our borough looking for tech
On Thursday, JCC CEO Orit Lender joined with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and other local leaders to celebrate an expanded effort to train more New Yorkers for thriving careers in technology. Through an innovative Satellite Model leveraging on-site streaming technology, potential new learners will be able to participate in a variety of free training courses in their home borough of Staten Island, led by nationally-recognized Per Scholas from their Bronx and Brooklyn Campuses. Per Scholas is teaming up with the JCC as the Staten Island Satellite partner to host the course at our Bernikow Building. Classes at the JCC will begin on November 1st.
We are so thrilled to be partnering with Per Scholas on this initiative, which will launch our Career Connections programming. Working with Per Scholas, we will help bridge the gap for those in our borough looking for tech
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jobs and create a stronger future for Staten Island. By linking career training to our already robust social services, we will be able to accommodate Staten Islanders with a wide variety of needs and help them get good-paying jobs in the tech sector. We would like to thank Borough President Oddo, the Chamber of Commerce, The Staten Island Foundation, and all of our community partners for their crucial work in creating this partnership.
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RECENT EVENTS: Per Scholas Tech Training Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
To learn more, click here! https://www.silive.com/news/2021/11/serving-the-community-ribbon-cutting-event-celebrates-launch-of-per-scholas-tech-training-on-staten-island.html |
OSHA GRADUATES
Congrats to our first set of graduates for our Weeknight OSHA class!
Congrats to our first set of graduates for our Weeknight OSHA class!
RECENT EVENTS: JOB FAIR
We recently hosted a job fair to help members of the Staten Island community learn about employment opportunities with the JCC! If you're interested in jobs at the JCC, click here to see our openings.
We recently hosted a job fair to help members of the Staten Island community learn about employment opportunities with the JCC! If you're interested in jobs at the JCC, click here to see our openings.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The success of JCC Career Connections is due in large part to the community partners who collaborate with us. Our goal is to be a positive avenue to help individuals and businesses in the community grow collectively as we travel this new road together. We look forward to working with you on this exciting adventure.
Thank you to the following organizations who have sponsored our training programs:
Please feel free to reach out if you have potential trainees, want to sponsor a training program, or are interested in hiring our graduates. Kathi Indelicato can be reached at 718.475.5236 or kindelicato@sijcc.com.
Thank you to the following organizations who have sponsored our training programs:
- Per Scholas
- SI Foundation
- TD Bank
- Amazon
- SI PPS
- Soulful Synergy
- Nyserda
- Bottomless Closet
Please feel free to reach out if you have potential trainees, want to sponsor a training program, or are interested in hiring our graduates. Kathi Indelicato can be reached at 718.475.5236 or kindelicato@sijcc.com.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please fill out this form.
Submit an application here!
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