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Stories

Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • Building Bridges with Cassy Klewicki

    Cassandra Klewicki builds things. Train platforms. Bridges. And international labor organizations. Cassy is a concrete carpenter with Local 290, and how she got there was quite a journey. “I’ve worked all over, in six states and 24 countries.” she said. “I worked at a coffee farm in Ecuador. I took seasonal jobs where you live…

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  • Building Blocks for a Career in Public Service … Eriam Lopez’s Story

    “I love architecture. That’s why I work in construction. I want to marry my love for architecture and my career in public service with advocacy. That’s why I am at SLU.” Eriam Lopez works for the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. She is also a mom with a 6-year-old and a 13-year-old that…

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  • LIFESCI NYC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE IN MARCH 31!

    Deadline approaching! Paid SCIENCE, BUSINESS and TECH Internships in the Life Science Industry The LifeSci NYC Internship Program offers the opportunity to apply to paid internships and jobs at a broad spectrum of companies and organizations across New York City’s life sciences industry. Over the past three years, via LifeSci NYC, over 300 students have…

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  • BROOKLYN MOVEMENT CENTER HAS A JOB OPENING FOR A DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

    The Brooklyn Movement Center (BMC) grows Black social justice leadership and people power in Bed-Stuy & Crown Heights. BMC sustains long-time residents in their fight for the most basic needs our community has: sustainable housing, food security and community safety. We are building a political home for Black joy, Black resistance and Black futures in…

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