New York, NY – Today, Civic Hall announced that it is offering graduates of LaGuardia Community College training programs, conducted at Civic Hall’s Union Square center, a complimentary one-year membership.
This free Civic Hall membership will allow graduates of one of LaGuardia’s leading digital skills training programs to unlock additional access to opportunities in the tech and innovation sector, including free use of Civic Hall’s cutting-edge workspace next to tech startups and blue chip companies; participation in variety of workshops, seminars, and events that foster skill development and career growth; and attending specialized job fairs designed to connect members with top employers and job opportunities in the tech and innovation sectors.
“We are excited to offer this important benefit to LaGuardia Community College graduates,” said Jim Malatras, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior VP for Education, The Fedcap Group—the parent organization of Civic Hall. “Our mission is to create a vibrant community where innovation and collaboration thrive, and this partnership allows us to support the next generation of leaders and innovators.”
Sunil Gupta Vice President, for the Division of Adult Continuing Education & Workforce Development, LaGuardia Community College (CUNY) said, “This collaboration with Civic Hall is a significant step forward in providing our graduates with the resources and connections they need to succeed. The combination of our robust training programs and Civic Hall’s dynamic environment will give our students a distinct advantage as they enter the workforce.”
Civic Hall’s mission is dedicated to technology for the social good, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for emerging professionals. By providing LaGuardia graduates with access to a wide range of resources and opportunities, Civic Hall aims to help them navigate their career paths with confidence and success.
About Civic Hall
Civic Hall is a collaborative innovation center that brings together civic-minded technologists, social entrepreneurs, government officials, and community leaders to develop technology solutions for the public good. Located in Union Square, Civic Hall fosters a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge sharing and cooperative action.
Civic Hall’s mission is to support and enable best-in-class programs that help close the digital skills divide and plan for the needs of tomorrow’s workforce. Civic Hall facilitates groundbreaking partnerships among high-impact organizations, civic and social innovators, workforce training partners, and New York’s employer ecosystem to work collectively to meet the educational and professional needs of all New Yorkers, especially those from communities too often left behind. Civic Hall also serves as a tech incubator and accelerator, helping to spur new innovations and ideas. For more information about membership opportunities, please visit civichall.org.
About LaGuardia Community College
LaGuardia Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens that offers more than 60 continuing education programs. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education.