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Centralizing Technology Resources for the Bronx

The Bronx Educational Technology Alliance (BETA) Project is a coordinated effort by some of the best technology programs in the Bronx to provide a central information resource for computer training and public access in the Bronx community. The BETA Project supports residents, workers, businesses, students, and community groups by providing comparative details on technology program locations, class offerings, and public computer use at top Bronx service providers.

View the chart below for available programs and facilities at each BETA partner site. Contact each partner directly to learn more about their services.


Partners Map Cost Open
Lab
Day
Hours
Evening
Hours
Weekend
Hours
Microsoft
Suite
Internet
Training
Certification Financial
Training
& Services
Fordham RETC
441 East Fordham Road
RETC Bldg 557 Rm 302
Bronx NY 10458
Tel: 718-817-3503
Free x x x
Lehman Office of Adult and
Continuing Education

250 Bedford Park Blvd West
Carman Hall, Room 129
Bronx, NY 10468
Tel: 718-960-8512
Call x A+, CISCO
MS Office Education at SUNY North Bronx Career Center
2901 White Plains Road
Bronx New York 10469
Tel: 718-696-3930
Call x x x x x
North Bronx Career Counseling and Outreach Center (SUNY)
3950 Laconia Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
Tel: 718-547-1001
Free x x MOS in Word & Excel - Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Office Skills x

Phipps Community Development Corporation

West Farms Technology & Career Center
1071A East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10460
Tel: 718-620-1900
Free x
Phipps Opportunity Center
3125 Third Ave 159th St.
Bronx, NY 10451
Tel: 347-329-3929
Free x
SoBRO
555 Bergen Avenue, 3rd Floor
Bronx, NY 10455
Tel: 718-292-3113
Free x x x x x
       
Alliance Affiliates   What They Offer Currently Supporting
Grace Dodge Career & Technical
High School

2474 Crotona Ave
Bronx, New York 10458
Judy Neumann
718-584-2700 ext. 3183
Grace Dodge technology students are available for professional internships at community computer labs and technology programs, as well as local businesses. Interns can act as on-site support for computer and Internet users at your facility or assist staff at your place of business. Interns are free of charge to not-for-profit organizations. For more information, contact the school. Phipps Community Development Corporation
x A brand new social networking site for all things Bronx. Connect with friends, find out about local events, share news and photos, and keep up with your community. Bronx Technology Forum

Led by the Educational Technology Office of Phipps Community Development Corporation (Phipps CDC), BETA is comprised of local organizations that provide computer training and Internet access throughout the Bronx. Organizations offering education or facilities to the public are encouraged to join the BETA partnership to ensure comprehensive information and access to all technology resources in the Bronx community. To join or report an update, contact: The BETA Project

The BETA Project is an independent initiative under Phipps Community Development Corporation's Office of Educational Technology. © 2009 Phipps Community Development Corporation