The Allyn Family Foundation, in partnership with United Way of Central New York, has announced the appointment of Rasheada Caldwell as Coordinator of Youth Community...
(Syracuse, NY, September 30) — The Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) recently awarded the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) $20,000 as part of the Black Equity and Excellence Grant. The Community Folk Art Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and branch of the Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University will use the funds More »
Are you interested in learning more about our program offerings or how we can help you achieve your goals? Please complete the interest form at the link below and you will be contacted by a program counselor to discuss how the EOC can help you. October 2020 WorkTrain programs. The following are upcoming Work Train More »
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) colleagues, across New York State, on July 29, 2020, at 6:00 pm, will hold a Virtual Commencement Ceremony. At that time, EOC will celebrate and recognize their adult students who have earned certificates of completion from over twenty career training and academic preparation programs. According to EOC’s Vice President, Tim More »
Attend the Syracuse Press Club 2020 Professional Recognition Awards Virtual Ceremony, The Stand and urbancny.com receive honors. Mike Curtis of syracuse.com is named Newcomer of the Year by the Syracuse Press Club. Eddie Jones named to Syracuse Press Club Wall of Distinction Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 42nd Syracuse Press Club awards banquet, scheduled for More »
Online Journalism-Breaking News – Annabel Otts, urbancny.com, “Mother of lead-poisoned toddlers says landlord threatened eviction following Onondaga County Legislature testimony; City sues over chronic code violations” and Kenneth Jackson, urbancny.com, “Use of Force Community Meeting is ‘Forced’ off the Road” Note the names of winners and media organizations are in RANDOM ORDER. The Syracuse Press More »
Honorees spent part of the day speaking with students on campus Four former Onondaga Community College students were recognized as distinguished Alumni Faces honorees for their professional achievements and contributions to the college and the community. The accomplishments of Jennifer Belcher, Bill Bonnell, Nicholas Roberts and Rick Shirtz were highlighted during an induction ceremony on More »
Award is presented yearly at Syracuse University’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King, held this year on Jan. 26. The Martin Luther King Celebration committee has announced this year’s Unsung Hero Award winners. The awards are bestowed annually on people who, in the spirit of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s More »
On October 31st 2019 members of the Syracuse community gathered to hear from EOC officials about exciting new changes coming to Educational Opportunity Center. Those assembled included, Mayor Ben Walsh, Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, Judicial Candidate Bob Antonacci, Assemblyperson Pamela Hunter, Timothy Penix Vice President, Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center and George Kilpatrick was emcee. SEOC More »
In this series, get to know some of the many exceptional 2019 Syracuse City School District graduates Welcome to the second installment of our WE ARE SYRACUSE: Class of 2019 series, where we’ll meet five recent graduates from William Nottingham High School. We began our series with Thomas J. Corcoran High School (scroll down if More »
Top five winning classrooms from three different schools enjoy pizza party hosted by the Mayor Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, and Superintendent Jaime Alicea visit the top five classroom winners of the 2019 Mayor Walsh’s Summer Challenge in the Syracuse City School District (SCSD). Summer school students in kindergarten More »