Citizenship Prep New York

The Venture Garden, Jersey City (Entrepreneurs Welcome!)

Build ideas. Share tea. Turn conversations into real businesses. Join us every other week in Jersey City for a relaxed but intentional gathering of entrepreneurs, builders, and curious minds. This is not a pitch event. This is not a lecture. This is a space to think, connect, and actually move forward. We bring together people who are: * Starting or growing a business * Exploring new ideas or income streams * Looking to connect with other serious, thoughtful builders * Interested in tea, wellness, and intentional living Over tea, we create space for: * Real conversations about business and life * Sharing ideas, challenges, and opportunities * Meeting potential collaborators, partners, and friends * Gaining clarity on your next step What to Expect Each session is lightly structured: 1\. Welcome \+ Tea \(10–15 min\) Settle in, pour tea, meet the group 2\. Introductions \(15–20 min\) Who you are, what you're building (or thinking about), and what you need 3\. Open Discussion/Brainstorm \(30–45 min\) What's working & what's not Pricing and positioning Finding customers Turning ideas into action 4\. Connections \+ Next Steps \(15–20 min\) Connect, exchange info, and identify opportunities to collaborate Who This Is For Early-stage founders. Side hustlers. Creatives and operators. People serious about building something real. Anyone who values thoughtful conversation and community A Note on the Community This meetup is the foundation of a growing local network supporting entrepreneurship in Jersey City. For those who want to go deeper, there are opportunities to: * Join smaller working groups * Get hands-on support building your business * Access a broader venture support network * No pressure—just come, connect, and see where it leads. What to Bring: An idea, a business, or just curiosity. A willingness to share and listen. Come for the tea. Stay for the ideas. Leave with momentum.

Improve Your Public Speaking Skills — Columbia University Toastmasters

Tomorrow's First Day

We Will Make Our First Introductions, Get To Know Each Other, Become More Familiar With The 5 Year Program & Its Structure & Receive Your Initial Discipleship & Apprenticeship Tools. Refreshments Will Be Served. Deposit Covers Tools & Facility. **Full Deposits Are Due 4 - 30 - 2026.** The Location Will Be Announced Prior To The Orientation Date. Please Reach Out For Enrollment Documents & Deposit Instructions. Looking Forward To Our Next Chapter & I Pray You Are Too!

Spring Social: NY Powerteam + Impact Entrepreneurship at Pier 57

The right conversation in May can change what your second half of 2026 looks like. That's how Spring works. You plant now. The harvest shows up later. This is the NY Powerteam Spring Social, hosted at Pier 57 with the Impact Entrepreneurship community. It's a Saturday evening for founders, coaches, and growth-minded leaders who want a real conversation, not another card-swap. 🗓 Saturday, May 9, 2026 🕠 5:30 – 8:00 PM ET 📍 Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue (at West 15th Street), New York, NY 10011 🎟 Free to attend *** **Who shows up:** Founders. Real estate operators. Consultants. Personal development enthusiasts. Solo entrepreneurs and team leaders. The kind of room where someone you meet in the food line ends up being your next client, partner, or accountability call. **Why Saturday, why now:** Yeah, it's a Saturday evening. That's the point. The best people are off their phones. Not in transactional mode. Present. Spring is the planting season. New season. New rooms. New collaborators. The connection you make in May is the partnership you're building from by Q3. Not someday. Now. **Your host:** Joseph Varghese is the Organizer of the New York Powerteam and CEO of Success Circles. He's spent years building rooms where founders, visionary leaders, and business operators actually find each other, not just exchange cards. *** **How to find us:** Follow signs for "Market 57" and "Living Room." We'll be at the tables by the river-view windows. Sneak peek of the venue: [Pier 57](https://pier57nyc.com/). **👉 RSVP HERE** If you're local, come through. If your gut says yes, tap RSVP while you're thinking about it. Let's say it loud. 1-2-3 You Rock!

*In Person* Practice and improve your public speaking skills!

New location! Meeting at Berkeley College, 3 E. 43 St. in room 402. They were nice enough to print signs last time so hopefully it will be very easy to for anyone entering the building. We are one of few Toastmasters clubs in NYC offering in-person meetings and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for in-person communication and networking. Interested in improving your public speaking skills? Want to meet new people and engage in interesting discussions? Hoping to make new business and life connections? If so we welcome you to attend the next Greenspeakers meeting. Greenspeakers is a Toastmasters club that was founded by Green Party members to provide a forum for engaged progressive activists and professionals to improve their public speaking skills. Guests of all political persuasions are welcome and we have no official connection to any political party. All attendees will have a chance to practice public speaking and will learn helpful tricks to become a more confident public speaker and communicator. Hope to see you there! Please note that our meetings require active listening and it's expected all in attendance will be respectful to each speaker by giving them your attention and refrain from making noise during speaking roles. Any who are disruptive or do not follow the behavioral guidelines of Toastmasters may be asked not to return.

Venture Garden for Entrepreneurs

A biweekly gathering in Jersey City where founders, creatives, and operators connect over tea to share ideas, solve problems, and turn conversations into real businesses.

Free English Classes in New York

**🌍 Free English Classes – Learn with Real Teachers-in-Training!** Join us for *FREE* English lessons taught by CELTA trainees at Teaching House New York! Whether you're a beginner or want to improve your English skills, these fun and practical classes are a great opportunity to learn in a supportive environment. 🗓 **When:** Tuesday to Thursday 🕠 **Time:** 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM (local Time) 📍 **Where:** 226 W26th st, New York, NY 10001 (9th floor) between 7th and 8th aves. [Teaching House New York](https://goo.gl/maps/6t1FhYxXWRuzdZva7) 👩‍🏫 Classes are part of our Cambridge-accredited CELTA teacher training programme and are led by motivated, supervised trainees. Improve your speaking, listening, and vocabulary in a real-time, interactive classroom. 📌 Open to adults (18+) from any background. No payment, no catch, no immigration status required – just learning! 👉 Complete the level test or registration form to receive access info and reserve your place. Spots fill fast! Link for the [Registration form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMlPfBLj4uSpruLTlSZ3YREjzLzVkj5t1LaMstHZjjE6dtew/viewform?usp=header) \*\*\* ### **VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL** **🌍 Clases de Inglés Gratis – ¡Aprende con futuros profesores de inglés!** ¡Acompáñanos en clases *GRATUITAS* de inglés impartidas por profesores en formación en Teaching House! Ya seas principiante o quieras mejorar tu nivel, estas clases prácticas son una excelente manera de aprender en un entorno amigable. 🗓 **Cuándo:** Lunes y miercoles 🕠 **Hora:** 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM EST (Hora del Nueva York) 📍 **Dónde:** 226 W26th St, 9th floor (Entre 7 and 8 aves) [Teaching House New York](https://goo.gl/maps/6t1FhYxXWRuzdZva7) 👩‍🏫 Las clases son parte de nuestro curso CELTA acreditado por Cambridge y están impartidas por profesores en formación supervisados. Mejora tu conversación, comprensión auditiva y vocabulario en un aula interactiva y real. 📌 Abierto a adultos (18+) de cualquier origen. Sin pago, sin trampa, sin necesidad de estatus migratorio: ¡solo aprendizaje! 👉 Confirma tu asistencia para recibir el enlace y asegurar tu lugar. ¡Los cupos se llenan rápido! [Ficha de registracion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMlPfBLj4uSpruLTlSZ3YREjzLzVkj5t1LaMstHZjjE6dtew/viewform?usp=header)

SpeakIt Language Exchange: Meet friends, practice, and share a language!

SpeakIt is a group where the goal is to **practice and learn languages** naturally: By talking and meeting new people! 🥳 this, of course, includes English learners 😍. [Traducción](https://www-meetup-com.translate.goog/speakit-nyc/events/299532447/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true) We hope to have all the cultures that New York City represents, so we welcome **any language and all language levels**. Here's how it works: 1. 👨‍🎓You spend part of your time practicing a language you are learning; 2. 🧑🏻‍🏫You spend the other part of your time speaking in your native language, helping others! *(even if you only speak one language, that's fine)* When you arrive at the venue, we will have flag stickers 🇺🇳 representing any country of your choosing. Put your most fluent language on top and any language(s) you are learning or already know below. Then find someone else wearing a flag and say hi in your preferred language 👋🏼. **FAQ's** * 💰**Event is $2 (suggested, cash or Venmo)** to help cover the cost for the flags and the meetup subscription. * 🍻Please support the venue that hosts us by ordering something from the bar. 😎 * ***Will there be speakers of (my language) here?*** That depends! We don't organize who comes to the event, so we can't be 100% sure your language will be there. You may want to invite a practice buddy, or message us in advance and we can try to find you one. Otherwise come say Hi and find out! * **Can I show up late?** Show up any time during the event. * Coming alone? Welcome! Just bring a friendly face and some words. * Or feel free to bring along some friends, too. **When and Where:** * [Heart of Gold Bar](https://goo.gl/maps/csmu6MycKxirFvYv9), Astoria * Get off at Broadway on the N/W train or Steinway M/R. * Look for the flag table out back and say hi!

FREE IN-PERSON ENGLISH CLASSES- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM NYCPT

**🌍 Free English Classes – Learn with Real Teachers-in-Training!** Join us for *FREE* English lessons taught by CELTA trainees at Teaching House! Whether you're a beginner or want to improve your English skills, these fun and practical classes are a great opportunity to learn in a supportive environment. 🗓 **When:** Saturday and Sunday 🕠 **Time:** 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 📍 **Where:** In person 👩‍🏫 Classes are part of our Cambridge-accredited CELTA teacher training programme and are led by motivated, supervised trainees. Improve your speaking, listening, and vocabulary in a real-time, interactive classroom. 📌 Open to adults (18+) from any background. No payment, no catch – just learning! 👉 Complete the level test or registration form to receive access info and reserve your place. Spots fill fast! Link for the [Level test](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDyYnu9t1cRtL9ggMBKH9xwa3jjvIeJabNJRYUOjoV28_b1A/viewform?usp=sf_link) Link for the [Registration form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65RTiI_hQMJ_58JdE2DhhtYyF2Mz3Ah_PN2hL3yLSkJadpA/viewform?usp=sf_link) *** ### **VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL** **🌍 Clases de Inglés Gratis – ¡Aprende con futuros profesores de inglés!** ¡Acompáñanos en clases *GRATUITAS* de inglés impartidas por profesores en formación en Teaching House! Ya seas principiante o quieras mejorar tu nivel, estas clases prácticas son una excelente manera de aprender en un entorno amigable. 🗓 **Cuándo:** Lunes, martes, miercoles y jueves 🕠 **Hora:** 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST (Hora del Nueva York) 📍 **Dónde:** In person 👩‍🏫 Las clases son parte de nuestro curso CELTA acreditado por Cambridge y están impartidas por profesores en formación supervisados. Mejora tu conversación, comprensión auditiva y vocabulario en un aula interactiva y real. 📌 Abierto a adultos mayores de 18 años. Sin coste, sin compromiso – ¡solo ganas de aprender! 👉 Confirma tu asistencia para recibir el enlace y asegurar tu lugar. ¡Los cupos se llenan rápido! [Ficha de registracion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65RTiI_hQMJ_58JdE2DhhtYyF2Mz3Ah_PN2hL3yLSkJadpA/viewform?usp=sf_link) [Prueba de nivel](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDyYnu9t1cRtL9ggMBKH9xwa3jjvIeJabNJRYUOjoV28_b1A/viewform?usp=sf_link)

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FREE IN-PERSON ENGLISH CLASSES- 2 PM - 4 PM EST- NYCFT

**🌍 Free English Classes – Learn with Real Teachers-in-Training!** Join us for *FREE* English lessons taught by CELTA trainees at Teaching House! Whether you're a beginner or want to improve your English skills, these fun and practical classes are a great opportunity to learn in a supportive environment. 🗓 **When:** Monday to Friday 🕠 **Time:** 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 **Where:** In Person at | Teaching House New York, 226 W 26th St, (FLOOR 9) New York, NY 10001 | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 👩‍🏫 Classes are part of our Cambridge-accredited CELTA teacher training programme and are led by motivated, supervised trainees. Improve your speaking, listening, and vocabulary in a real-time, interactive classroom. 📌 Open to adults (18+) from any background. No payment, no catch – just learning! 👉 Complete the level test or registration form to receive access info and reserve your place. Spots fill fast! Link for the [Level test](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDyYnu9t1cRtL9ggMBKH9xwa3jjvIeJabNJRYUOjoV28_b1A/viewform?usp=sf_link) Link for the [Registration form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65RTiI_hQMJ_58JdE2DhhtYyF2Mz3Ah_PN2hL3yLSkJadpA/viewform?usp=sf_link) *** ###

Guide / Trip Leader Training

***Guide Training*** **Be on time.** Get ready quickly. Let's maximize our time on the water. When you sign up, you'll be placed on a waitlist until the host makes sure you are part of the 2026 guide training class. Bring a towel and a warm change of clothes! **Prerequisites for all:** \*You can prepare all your equipment in 5 - 10 minutes with little or no assistance \*Active volunteers who helped us run our embayment program in 2025 \*Priority will be given to the 2026 guide class.