The Mission

The Bronx EOC is an educational institution of the State University of New York, established to educate and train economically and academically disadvantaged youth and adults in the Bronx communities. The center offers continuing, remedial and vocational education in a life-long learning process, in order to develop a skilled workforce for the future. In and through the educational activities, the center is also a force and a catalyst for community revitalization and total development of persons.

We Believe in… EOC values dignity and self-respect in every individual in the community. It believes that the disadvantaged people in the communities have a right to self-determination and power through higher education and greater participation in the society.

History & Achievement

Established in 1985, and sponsored by Bronx Community College of The City University of New York, the EOC shares the College’s mission to provide services that will prepare students for a life of independent and creative thinking, dignity, self-sufficiency and community participation.  The EOC serves as a one stop provider of adult education and vocational training delivering academic, occupational and remedial instruction.  Responding to the specific needs of the individuals, families and community, the EOC offers a more comprehensive group of support services that enhance education leading to employment and self-sufficiency.

The student population at the EOC is 100% economically disadvantaged, and 50% are high school dropouts, 30% are TANF recipients, 40% are unemployed, 70% are women, a significant number of whom are single mothers, 43% of whom are Hispanic and 47% are African American.  Every year the EOC serves an average of 1000 registered students and 2000 community residents.  Annually about 250 graduates and community residents are placed in jobs.

The EOC “Goals 2010” envisions and articulates the direction and the commitment of the institution towards its future:  Quality Education (Process and Performance Improvement), Technology Infusion (in Teaching, Learning and Communication areas) and Community Partnership (Business-Education Alliances, Community Involvement and Networking).