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Education

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City University of New York
School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU)

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2 Campuses

  • Manhattan, 25 W. 43rd St.
  • Queens College
1180 BENEFIT

CWA Local 1180 Education Fund sponsors fund participants up to 30 credits for undergraduate study and up to 30 credits for graduate study. 

Click on the flier for more information.

Manhattan Campus
 

Bachelor’s Degrees/Programs

  • BA in Urban and Community Studies
  • BA in Labor Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Labor Studies and Labor Relations
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Community Leadership
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Public Administration and Public Policy
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Health Care Leadership and Advocacy

Master’s Degrees/Programs

  • MA in Urban Studies
  • MA in Labor Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Labor Studies and Labor Relations
  • Graduate Certificate in Community Leadership
  • Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Public Policy
  • Graduate Certificate in Leading Changes in Health Care Systems
  • Graduate Certificate in Workplace Democracy and Community Ownership
 
Queens College Campus
 
  • BA in Urban Studies
  • BA in Labor Studies
  • MA in Urban Affairs
GETTING STARTED
 

Start the application process by contacting the appropriate campus:

Manhattan
212.827.0200

Queens College
718.997.3060

Once you have received your acceptance letter from the college, contact First Vice President Gerald Brown for next steps: 212.331.0950

Local 1180 Education Fund Programs & Benefits


The Education Fund provides various education programs and benefits for active members.

College Tuition Reimbursement Program

Local 1180 reimburses tuition and registration costs up to $400 per semester for up to three semesters per calendar year. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and complete the course with a passing grade in order to qualify. Also, the student must be a Local 1180 member in good standing for the entire semester in which applying for reimbursement.

College Book Reimbursement Local 1180 will reimburse up to $25 for books for up to three semesters per calendar year for qualifying students.

New York City (DCAS) Course Reimbursement *

Local 1180 will reimburse qualified students up to $200 per calendar year for courses taken with the New York City (DCAS) program. The courses are tailored for the City of New York workforce and most courses are offered at the DCAS Training Center in lower Manhattan. DCAS publishes three course catalogs each year. For additional information, please visit their website. This serves as a valuable education tool for interested individuals.

Adult Education Courses & Seminars *

Local 1180 will reimburse qualified students up to $200 per calendar year for most adult education job-related courses and seminars. This includes courses taken in schools of continuing education in colleges and universities throughout the city. In addition, this benefit includes courses and seminars offered at private institutions, such as Fred Pryor seminars. Courses and seminars in this grouping are geared for the busy professional, and in some cases are offered in a one-day setting. Also, students will receive excellent take-home material and access to professional literature on the subject matter. If interested in these offerings, please visit the appropriate website e.g. the college or university school of continuing education of your choice or the website for Fred Pryor . If you are unhappy with a seminar you take at Fred Pryor, you will receive a credit to take another one of your choice.

Career Development Conferences *

Local 1180 will reimburse qualified students up to $200 per calendar year for job-related career development conferences.

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CLEP Exams
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a credit-by-examination program offering 34 exams you can take to earn credits that are accepted at 2,900 colleges and universities. Visit clep.collegeboard.org to learn more.

Coming Soon:  Classes sponsored by the National CWA Public Healthcare Education Workers (PHEW) Activist Academy
Classes in the PHEW catalogue offered quarterly include:

  • Excel for Beginners
  • Intermediate Excel
  • Excel Formulas
  • PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word Mail Merge
  • Robert’s Rules of Order
  • Others to be Added

 

* The combined total reimbursement per calendar year for New York City (DCAS) courses, Adult Education Courses, and Career Development Conferences cannot exceed $200.

 

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