[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With proper teamwork, all the interweaved threads come together to develop some of the most beautiful tapestries. Educate The Block has proven this time and time again through the collaborations presented by the Culinary, Hospitality, and Media Production teams. The Hudson County Networking event held at the William J Brennan Courthouse was a great…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hands-on Learning isn’t just for sewing, cooking or painting; it can be a part of any subject. It’s the common name for Experiential Learning, which is the philosophical term behind the idea of immersing oneself in a subject in order to learn. Experiential Learning has been around since 350 BCE, when Aristotle wrote, “for the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Educate The Block has worked tirelessly to develop a connection with the Maritime Industry representatives and those who work actively in the field. The connection made are here to serve as an advancement opportunity for all parties involved. Whether it be the political, employment, Union, laborer or student, those involved in these networking events develop…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Being involved, learning firsthand and observing the craft and absorbing all you can, makes it easier to define what you want. It will also ultimately make you a better Chef. Culinary school, or even a single class, is a great bet too. – Giada De Laurentiis (an Italian-born American chef and host of Food Network’s…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 at 10:00 AM during the start of the Maritime Class, Educate The Block conducted an interview with one of ETB’s Rising Stars in the Maritime Industry. Ms. Latisha Conover is one of the first African American Female Seafarers who is leading an accomplished career in the short time she has been working for…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3520″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][icon_timeline][icon_timeline_feat time_title=”Hospitality Class: Pop-Up Shop Successful Debut”] The Hospitality class successfully debuted their Pop-Up Shop Project during Educate The Block’s Merchant Mariner Training Program Open House on December 5th, 2018. [/icon_timeline_feat][/icon_timeline][vc_text_separator title=”Product Gallery” color=”chino” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”3545,3546,3547,3548,3549,3550,3552,3553,3554″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3488″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3490″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Requirements: HS Diploma or GED Drivers License is Preferred Successful program completers receive the following: NJCU Certificate of Completion for Maritime Fundamentals OSHA Wallet Card TWIC: Transportation Worker Identification Credential MMC: Merchant Mariner Credential [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Merchant Mariner Training Program Open House Educate The Block in partnership with…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3481″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”chino”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Video created by the dedicated Media Production team at Educate The Block Thanks to Bill Odea & Philip Kenny’s Civic Association, We are once again cooking for the homeless w/Chef Anthony Cinelli at NJCU 300 dinners made by students. Those who have little can still give a lot EducateTheBlock #NJCU @…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3423″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/6uz0Wb7s83E” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Media Students at Educate The Block created a video tribute to Ben Lopez, Head of Family Services in Hudson County, New Jersey. From everyone at Educate The Block, we want to congratulate and wish Ben Lopez a joyful retirement! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3428″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3429″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text] Essex County Merchant Mariner Maritime Union Program Class in Session! Friday, November 9th, 2018 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Merriam Webster defines growth as a stage in the process of growing or progressive development: to evolve and to expand. Educate The Block planted a seed long ago when two reconnected friends…