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CPR 1

Healthcare

CPR - Spanish

Registration: CLOSED

Date: To be announced

Day and Time: Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Location:
Building One Community - 417 Shippan Ave 1st floor, Stamford.

1 Session

  • Learn how to recognize and handle emergency situations.
  • Care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.
  • Program Cost: $65 (Payment required in person at registration time)
  • Class will be taught in Spanish

CPR - Haitian Creole

Registration: CLOSED

Date: To be announced

Day and Time: Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location:
Building One Community - 417 Shippan Ave, Stamford, 1st Floor

1 Session

  • Learn how to recognize and handle emergency situations.
  • Care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.
  • Program Cost: $55 (Payment required in person at registration time)
  • Class will be taught in Haitian Creole
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Culinary

Professional Cooking Techniques

Registration: OPEN

Start Date: April 27, 2026

Day and Time: Mondays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: First Congregational Church of Darien, 14 Brookside Road, Darien, CT

8 Sessions

  • Cost: $35 fee required to register. Payment made at B1C Shippan.
  • Class will be taught in Spanish.

Registration Assistance for ServSafe Online Certification

Registration: OPEN

Start Date: Ongoing

Location: Online exam

  • Cost: $15 to be paid by credit/debit card
  • Fee includes 2 hour online course and certificate.
  • Participants will receive a ServSafe Certification awarded by the National Restaurant Association upon completion.
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Construction & Landscaping

OSHA-10 For Construction

Registration: OPEN

Dates: May 2 & 3, 2026

Day and Time: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am - 3:00pm 

Location:
Building One Community - 417 Shippan Avenue, 1st floor, Stamford, CT

Cost: $50

2 Sessions

  • Must attend both sessions to receive the OSHA 10 card, which is available 3 - 4 weeks after completing the training. (Delivery times may vary due to the current pandemic).
  • Payment for the training is required at registration time. (It covers the OSHA 10 Card Cost).
  • Class will be taught in Spanish.

OSHA-30 For Construction

Registration: OPEN

Dates: To be announced

Day and Time: Saturdays 10:00am-6:30pm, Sundays 8:00am-5:00pm

Location:
Building One Community - 417 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT

Cost: $150

4 Sessions

This 4-session program provides construction workers with training on common workplace safety and health hazards.

  • Must attend all sessions to receive the OSHA 30 card, which is available 2-3 weeks after completing the training (Delivery times may vary).
  • Payment for the training is required at registration time. (It covers the OSHA 30 Card Cost).
  • Class will be taught in Spanish.
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Essential Work Skills

Information Technology Level 1

Registration: OPEN

Dates: April 25 through July 25, 2026

Day and Time: Saturdays, 9:00-10:30am

Location: 417 Shippan Ave, Stamford

Cost: Free

12 Sessions

Learn the basics of computer literacy through hands-on use of how to operate a computer’s hardware & software.

  • How to use the keyboard, touchpad, and other essential computer devices.
  • Connecting to the internet, web browser navigation, email administration.
  • Dive into creating, editing, and sharing documents on the cloud.
  • English Level preferably: 1
  • Class will be taught in Spanish.

Information Technology Level 2

Registration: OPEN

Dates:  April 25 through July 25, 2026

Day and Time: Saturdays, 11:00-12:30pm

Location: 417 Shippan Ave, Stamford

Cost: Free

12 Sessions

This class is designed to practice and strengthen all content that was learned in Level 1.

Learn:

  • How to use the features for documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  • How to create and use forms online, online calendars, and access digital libraries.
  • Cybersecurity and cybercrime threats, and prevention.
  • Children's monitoring when using the internet.
  • English Level preferably: 1
  • Class will be taught in Spanish.

Information Technology Level 3

Registration: OPEN

Dates:  April 28 through July 28, 2026

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30pm

Location: Online

Cost: Free

12 Sessions

This technology course is designed for individuals who own or aspire to establish a small business and seek to harness technology to enhance and sustain their operations.

  • Fundamentals of e-commerce & website development
  • Effective utilization of spreadsheets for business management
  • Principles of bookkeeping, facilitation of digital transactions, and integration of digital management tools to streamline operations and drive efficiency.
  • Class will be taught in Spanish.

Immigrant Entrepreneurship Incubator Program

Registration: OPEN

Start Date: March 26, 2026 through April 30, 2026

Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:30 PM

Location: 
Building One Community, 417 Shippan Ave, 1st Floor, Stamford, CT

10 Sessions

Cost: Free

This program is for participants who dream of opening their own business or for those needing extra support in their current venture. 

  • Learn how to identify Business Structures.
  • Prepare for financial, accounting, insurance & tax responsibilities.
  • Learn Marketing strategies to promote your business.
  • One-on-one free mentorship is available after the program's completion.
  • Participants of this program will receive a reimbursement of up to $500 for the operating expenses of their business. (Subject to completing 80% of the class and meeting all requirements to qualify for funds.)
  • This program will be taught in Spanish.

Balloon Decoration

Registration: OPEN

Dates: Summer 2026

Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 to 8:00pm

Location: 
Building One Community, 417 Shippan Ave, Stamford, CT

6 sessions
• Balloon decoration techniques for birthdays, baby showers, and other events
• Create popular designs like arches, columns, and table centerpieces
Tips to add personality and creativity to each decoration
• Advice on starting your own decoration business
Class will be taught in: SPANISH

 

 

 

Job Search Coaching

Registration: OPEN

Date: Ongoing by appointment only

Location: 417 Shippan Avenue

Cost: Free

Job Search Coaching provides free job coaching assistance through in-person appointments.

  • Get help to determine what type of job you are searching for
  • Identify different ways to look for positions, such as paper or online listings
  • Learn how to use job websites
  • Create a resume

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Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Holiday Notice – Presidents Day
On Monday, February 16, the main building will be closed in
observance of Presidents Day.
The Worker Center will be open from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM only.
After 11:00 AM, all locations will be closed.

Aviso de Día Feriado – Día de los Presidentes
El lunes 16 de febrero, el
edificio principal estará cerrado por el Día de los Presidentes.
El Centro de Trabajadores estará abierto únicamente de
9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.
Después de las 11:00 a.m., todas las oficinas estarán cerradas.

Avi Jou Ferye – Jou Prezidan yo
Lendi 16 fevriye, bilding prensipal la ap fèmen pou Jou Prezidan
yo.
Sant Travayè a ap louvri sèlman soti 9:00 a.m. rive 11:00 a.m.
Apre 11:00 a.m., tout lokal yo ap fèmen.

Holiday Notice – Presidents Day
On Monday, February 16, the main building will be closed in
observance of Presidents Day.
The Worker Center will be open from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM only.
After 11:00 AM, all locations will be closed.

Aviso de Día Feriado – Día de los Presidentes
El lunes 16 de febrero, el
edificio principal estará cerrado por el Día de los Presidentes.
El Centro de Trabajadores estará abierto únicamente de
9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.
Después de las 11:00 a.m., todas las oficinas estarán cerradas.

Avi Jou Ferye – Jou Prezidan yo
Lendi 16 fevriye, bilding prensipal la ap fèmen pou Jou Prezidan
yo.
Sant Travayè a ap louvri sèlman soti 9:00 a.m. rive 11:00 a.m.
Apre 11:00 a.m., tout lokal yo ap fèmen.

Dear B1C Community,

We want to update you on a temporary change to our B1C Yerwood location regarding its closure to asbestos remediation. The safety and wellbeing of our families,
staff, volunteers and community are our highest priorities. We are in close contact with the City of Stamford and will keep you informed every step of the way.

Good news: All ELL classes and services have already been relocated to our Shippan location at 417 Shippan Avenue, and programming continues without
interruption.

We're here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at 203-674-8585. We will share updates as we receive them. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Chè Kominote B1C,

Nou vle ba nou yon mizajou sou yon chanjman tanporè nan lokal B1C Yerwood la konsènan fèmti li pou netwayaj amyant. Sekirite ak byennèt fanmi nou yo,
anplwaye nou yo, volontè nou yo ak kominote a se pi gwo priyorite nou. Nou an kontak sere ak Vil Stamford, epi n ap kenbe nou enfòme nan chak etap.

Bon nouvèl: Tout klas ak sèvis ELL yo deja deplase nan lokal Shippan nou an nan 417 Shippan Avenue, epi pwogram yo ap kontinye san okenn entèripsyon.

Nou la pou reponn nenpòt kesyon nou ka genyen. Tanpri kontakte nou nan 203-674-8585. N ap pataje mizajou yo ak nou depi nou resevwa yo.

Mèsi pou kolaborasyon nou.
Estimada comunidad de B1C,

Queremos informarles sobre un cambio temporal en nuestra ubicación de B1C Yerwood debido a su cierre por remediación de asbesto. La seguridad y el
bienestar de nuestras familias, personal, voluntarios y comunidad son nuestras prioridades más importantes. Estamos en contacto cercano con la
Ciudad de Stamford y los mantendremos informados en cada paso del proceso.

Buenas noticias: Todas las clases y servicios de ELL ya han sido reubicados a nuestra ubicación de Shippan en 417 Shippan Avenue, y la programación
continúa sin interrupciones.

Estamos aquí para responder cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. Por favor contáctenos al 203-674-8585. Compartiremos actualizaciones a medida
que las recibamos. Gracias por su cooperación.

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Dear B1C Community,

We want to update you on a temporary change to our B1C Yerwood
location regarding its closure to asbestos remediation. The safety and
wellbeing of our families, staff, volunteers and community are our highest
priorities. We are in close contact with the City of Stamford and will keep
you informed every step of the way.

Good news: All ELL classes and services have already been relocated to
our Shippan location at 417 Shippan Avenue, and programming
continues without interruption.

We're here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at
203-674-8585. We will share updates as we receive them. Thank you for
your cooperation.

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Estimada comunidad de B1C,

Queremos informarles sobre un cambio temporal en nuestra ubicación de
B1C Yerwood debido a su cierre por remediación de asbesto. La seguridad
y el bienestar de nuestras familias, personal, voluntarios y comunidad son
nuestras prioridades más importantes. Estamos en contacto cercano con la
Ciudad de Stamford y los mantendremos informados en cada paso del
proceso.

Buenas noticias: Todas las clases y servicios de ELL ya han sido reubicados
a nuestra ubicación de Shippan en 417 Shippan Avenue, y la programación
continúa sin interrupciones.

Estamos aquí para responder cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. Por
favor contáctenos al 203-674-8585. Compartiremos actualizaciones a
medida que las recibamos. Gracias por su cooperación.

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Chè Kominote B1C,

Nou vle ba nou yon mizajou sou yon chanjman tanporè nan lokal B1C
Yerwood la konsènan fèmti li pou netwayaj amyant. Sekirite ak byennèt fanmi
nou yo, anplwaye nou yo, volontè nou yo ak kominote a se pi gwo priyorite
nou. Nou an kontak sere ak Vil Stamford, epi n ap kenbe nou enfòme nan
chak etap.

Bon nouvèl: Tout klas ak sèvis ELL yo deja deplase nan lokal Shippan nou an
nan 417 Shippan Avenue, epi pwogram yo ap kontinye san okenn
entèripsyon.

Nou la pou reponn nenpòt kesyon nou ka genyen. Tanpri kontakte nou nan
203-674-8585. N ap pataje mizajou yo ak nou depi nou resevwa yo.Mèsi pou
kolaborasyon nou.

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