The Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC) offers programs for local residents to train, and enter a career in the electrical industry or take classes to enhance their skills. It offers five apprentice programs to prepare for distinctly different fields within the electrician industry: five-year Construction Inside Wireman Electrician and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, four-year Telecommunication Trainee program and three-year Residential Electrician and three-year Service Technician trainee. All programs are comprised of two-parts, based on an "earn-as-you-learn" approach, with daytimes spent working on paid construction sites and night classes on electrical theory at the on-premise school. Those interested can apply on the first and third Wednesday of every month, from 10am - noon.
In addition, the committee offers a variety of classes to trained electricians to boost their skills and stay up-t0-date on compliance laws. A full schedule is posted on the Web site.
This company has been in business for more than 20 years. It is centered around the prevention of alcohol and drug dependencies in children and teens. It primarily deals with schools, and will set up lectures and events to educate students on the facts and effects of drugs and alcohol.
Family Residences & Essential Enterprises provides services for people with developmental disabilities. This program provides an array of different programs as well as trained staff. Visit the website to browse through the comprehensive list of services.
This is the local branch of the national nonprofit United Cerebral Palsy Associations. Founded in 1949, the association provides services for individials with cerebral palsy and a multitude of other physical and developmental disease. The Suffolk branch offers aid in diagnosis, evalatuion, treatment, therapy, assistive technology, referrals, intervention, age-appropriate programming, vocational rehabilitation and more. It curently operates 30 homes for people with developmental disabilities.
The organizations gladly welcomes volunteers willing to interact with residents or help with clerical tasks. For more information, visit its Web site under "Support UCP."
This Internet retail store specializes in amphibians and reptiles such as frogs, snakes, turtles and lizards: If you're looking for tarantulas, this is the place. It also has fish and aquarium supplies. But they're not snobs: Cats and dogs are served, too. It has a large and diversified selection of supplies such as crates, pet food, leashes, collars, beds, chew toys and treats. Check the website for the full range of items.
