Tuition Reimbursement
Local 2627 offers tuition reimbursement of up to $600 a year for computer/IT
courses only, as well as Computer/IT certification exam fees. To find out
Local 2627's tuition reimbursement program,
click here
DC 37 offers tuition reimbursement of up to $915 a year for a wide range
of courses. Members are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to send their request for
reimbursement (DC37 letter & 2627 request form) via the United States
Postal Service Certified Return Receipt. In addition, certificate
reimbursement requests up to $915 will now be accepted. If the request
is denied by DC 37, please resubmit to Local 2627 with the DC 37 rejection
information. If approved by Local 2627, a reimbursement up to $600 will
be distributed. We encourage our members to take advantage of this program,
both for pleasure and for professional advancement. To find out about
DC 37's tuition reimbursement program,
click here
ATTENTION NEW INFORMATION:
- From now on requests for certificate reimbursement MUST be submitted to DC 37 FIRST.
- Local 2627 will only accept and evaluate requests denied by DC 37 FIRST.
- Education reimbursement will be distributed on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.
- ONCE BUDGETED FUNDING FOR THE YEAR RUNS OUT, NO MORE PAYMENTS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR.
College of New Rochelle — DC 37 Campus
The College of New Rochelle (CNR) has a campus right in the DC 37
building at 125 Barclay St., Manhattan. It serves union members only. To
learn more about this unique college, go to the
DC 37 page
Civil Service Preparation
For Local 2627 members in competitive job titles, the only way to attain permanent
civil service status is to be hired off an established civil service list. The only
way to get on one of these lists is to pass a civil service exam. To find out more
about these civil service exams and lists,
click here
When civil service exams are given for Local 2627 titles we arrange training sessions
for our members. If you plan to take any of these exams, we urge you to attend the
appropriate class. You will be notified about upcoming classes automatically if you
are on the Local 2627 e-alert list. To register for the Local 2627 e-alert list,
click here
Civil Service exams for Local 2627 job titles are generally education & experience
exams. Members who have successfully completed computer courses that are relevant
to a particular job title receive higher scores on exams for that title. See Tuition
Reimbursement below.
Training and other Personnel Development Services for New York City Employees
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employees/learning_ctc_home.shtml
College of New Rochelle — DC 37 Campus
The College of New Rochelle (CNR) has a campus right in the DC 37 building at 125
Barclay St., Manhattan. It serves union members only. To learn more about this
unique college, go to the
DC 37 page
Classes at DC 37
The DC 37 Education Fund offers a
wide range of free classes for DC 37
members. Recent courses have included English as a second
language, computer courses, high school equivalency,
conflict resolution, theater workshops, American Sign
Language, and many more. These courses are held in all
five boroughs. To find out what classes are available,
click
here or look in the Public Employee Press.
A number of classes and activities are open to
members' spouses, domestic partners, and children, as
well as to members and retirees. Click on the links below
to find out more.
Civil Service Exams for DC 37-related titles
AFSCME on-line training courses for DC 37 members and leaders
DC 37 Education Fund Program
Bernie Rifkin Solidarity Library
The DC 37 Education Fund offers a wide range of free
classes for DC 37 members. Recent courses have included
English as a second language, computer courses, high
school equivalency, conflict resolution, theater
workshops, American Sign Language, and many more. These
courses are held in all five boroughs. To find out what
classes are available,
click
here or look in the Public Employee Press.
A number of classes and activities are open to
members' spouses, domestic partners, and children, as
well as to members and retirees. Click on the links below
to find out more.
Scholarships
Both AFSCME and DC 37 offer scholarships for the children and grandchildren of
members. To find out about these programs, click on the links below.
DC 37 Scholarships
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