Tamika Jackson

The BOTT Foundation (Brighter Opportunities Through Trade) was honored to participate in a recent Community Advisory Board meeting hosted by the office of Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker. The gathering brought together community leaders, advocates, and organizations committed to creating meaningful opportunities for local residents. During the meeting, the BOTT Foundation presented its mission-driven initiative focused on expanding access to free skilled trade training in East Brooklyn. Our...

Source: News 12 New York – East New York nonprofit providing free welding training A nonprofit in East New York is helping residents build career-ready skills in welding. The BOTT Foundation (Brighter Opportunities Through Trade) has offered no-cost training to ensure local talent can step into high-demand roles. News 12 - Default “The need for welders are growing tremendously… Right now, New York City is not one of those places where you have a lot of pathways to learn the trade.” — Leslie...

Source: Caribbean Life News The Brighter Opportunities Through Trade (BOTT) Foundation is taking action to address New York’s skilled labor shortage through a free workforce development program. Announced at the Brooklyn Built launch event on September 27, the initiative connects East New York residents with hands-on training in welding, construction, and other high-demand trades. “ We don’t just prepare people for opportunities — we grab the opportunities and hand them back to our...