Staten Island Community Job Center Inc

Economic development: we assist small business owners in connecting them with the resources they need to thrive. We provide workforce development opportunities for immigrant workers to receive the skills and experience that will prepare them to enter the workforce while supporting business with free or low cost labor force.

Advocacy: to empower young people in our community through organizing, leadership development and volunteerism. We assist with daca applications/renewals, college readiness workshops and employment opportunities. The lunicorns committee is the first latinx lgtbqia group on staten island and it has created a space for orientation, legal referral support, and community building for lgbtqia latinx immigrants. Through the committees we have developed a bridge with

Culture: through the work of l'unicorns, folkloric dances are preserved and passed down to younger generations. Additionally, la colmena's newly formed folklorico dance group composed of young children, adds to the elevation and celebration of their mexican heritage. Through our cultural celebrations they host parades on staten island.

Capacity building / infrastructure: the non immigrant community on staten island to work on fighting stereotypes and develop long-term bonds among community members in staten island neighborhoods. We respond to the dynamic challenges facing the immigrant community and address their needs through these