Community Partners

SUNY Attain Lab

Contact: 212-923-1803 Ext: 7038          LILLIAN.RODRIGUEZ@arm.attain.suny.edu

State University of New York ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking) is a very successful program that helps community adults bridge the digital divide and learn job-training skills that can help them gain employment. This statewide project offers an assortment of academic, occupational, and employ-ability courses at The Armory's state of the art technology lab. In the 2016, 451 participants came and used the lab. Together they put in 27,708 hours of class time.

Career Exploration

• Teacher Assistant Preparation

• Office Administrative Training

• Nursing Assistant Preparation

• Customer Service

• Building Maintenance

• Security Officer Training

• Resume Help

Academic/TASC Preparation

• Mathematics

• Reading

• Writing/Language

• Science (TASC)

• Social Studies (TASC)

Police Athletic League

Contact: (212) 927-0306 | armory@palnyc.net

Director: Ramon Spence

The Police Athletic League Armory Center is housed within The Armory on the ground floor and the two organizations work closely to offer programs for the community students. The Police Athletic League at The Armory serves over 400 young people annually  and offers programming in art, dance, technology/media, homework assistance, and an array of sports and recreation. Teens are involved in community service projects, youth summits, and partner with the local police precincts through our Cops & Kids Programs.

Programs Offered

• After School

• Saturday Night Lights

• Summer Day Camp

• Evening Teen Centers

• OST

Children's Aid Society     

Children’s Aid Society has a satellite office at The Armory. Their free services offered in The Family Wellness Program can help you provide your family with the security, safety, stability and well-being they need. Their counselors and case managers can assist you in accessing benefits and services such as:

• Housing Resources

• Health Care

• Emergency Financial Assistance

• Crime Victims Compensation

• Counseling for Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse or Mental Health Issues

• Parenting Education and Support

• Public Assistance

• Children's Counseling

• Other benefits and services

Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning

 Contact: (212) 854-1692  ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu                     

Columbia University has their Center for Teaching and Learning on the second floor of The Armory.  CCTL offers professional development programs and events to connect Columbia University instructors to effective teaching approaches, resources and educational tools and technologies.