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Last updated on September 8, 2008

To promote the value and relevance of lifelong learning, we strive to provide real and important outlets for young people to assist their community through academic and social self development, leadership, volunteer service, and employment, in order to encourage sophistication, self-esteem, and an open mind, to increase future employment, inspire increased pursuit of higher education, and to improve self-esteem and leadership skills of underserved, “at promise” youth.

Description:
We currently offer the following services:
In School Youth Education and Employment Program
Summer Youth Employment Program
Young Adult Internship Program (SEEK)
Computer Training
After school Labor Related Training
Homework Help
Job Readiness Workshops/Resume Writing
Educational and Entertaining Field Trips
Social Services Referrals
Career Counseling
Public Notary Service

The I.S.Y program is an academic enrichment program designed to help our participants graduate, go on to higher education, and find a job.

We accomplish this goal through classroom instruction, a personalized program of agency support services, and through providing participants summer jobs.

Through our classes in SAT prep in math and reading, our math and reading tutoring sessions, our College Prep and Job Readiness classes, and through College Tours we step in to fill in the gap in services experienced by young adults in underserved communities,and to provide positive, involved, committed adults to help educate, guide and inspire our participants.

Through field trips and internship and employment opportunities we provide youth with real world experiences to increase cultural and social sophistication, polish, self-esteem, and leadership skills.

Additionally, our program teaches high level critical thinking skills, improves communication and public speaking skills, encourages kindness, builds friendships, and teaches nonviolent problem solving techniques.

History:
The I.A.L is a non-sectarian, non-profit community service organization incorporated in 1975. Built upon cooperation with other agencies and sharing of existing resources, we aim to enhance and improve the quality of our services and of the life of the community by partnership with government agencies, educational institutions and other community based organizations, as well as our valued volunteers.

For 30 years, the I.A.L has operated school based programs, youth employment services, cultural enrichment programs, and related human services. With outreach capabilities to over 200 community based organizations, the I.A.L. has developed an impressive network of linkage organizations as a source for referrals in health, education, social services, and youth employment.

Additionally, over the years, the league has given much assistance to its community! We brought smiles to under privileged children by giving them toys from Santa, brought Christmas trees to local churches, precincts, and schools, and gave clothing and food to those in need. All of our services are provided free of charge.

Contact people:

Rebecca Davidge, Instructor, (718) 642-2180, (email) Dorian Nicoletti, Program Director, (718) 642-2180

Office fax number: (718) 642-4356 /2857

Address:

1460 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 1B Brooklyn, NY 11239 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.iacrlbrooklyn.com

Directions:

Take L train to last stop (Canarsie, Rockaway Parkway). Then take B-82 going towards Seaview-Spring Creek. Take bus 1 stop past the Starrett City strip mall. The bus stops right in front of building 1460 on Pennsylvania Ave. Ring buzzer for 1B. Alternatively, you could use the 3 Line to travel to the Pennsylvania Ave stop, then go down the stairs and take the B-83 bus going towards Starrett City. Take bus 1 stop past the Starrett City strip mall. The bus stops right in front of building 1460 on Pennsylvania Ave. Ring buzzer for 1B.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: L Train/Rockaway Parkway,   Walk distance (in minutes): 30 min   Nearest Bus Stop: B-82/B-83, o min minute walk

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