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22 The Courier SUN • DECEMBER 12, 2013 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCICATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Christian Amez Business Enterprise Instructor Woodside on the Move, Inc. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Christian Amez has worked with Woodside on the Move for about five years, starting as an aide in the afterschool program. He ultimately created his own year-long class, the “Business Enterprise” program. It teaches children, in grades four and above, various financial literacy and math skills. From learning how to create a budget, to understanding credit and loans, these students ultimately create their own business plans and professionally pitch them to community leaders. Woodside on the Move has served the Community Board 2 district for over 30 years, providing youth and cultural development programs all across Woodside an d its surrounding neighborhoods. BACKGROUND: “I’m a first-generation American born in Queens. My family moved from Peru to Woodside, then finally Sunnyside,” said Amez. “Having grown up attending public schools in both neighborhoods (I.S. 125 and P.S. 150, respectively), the two are synonymous with home to me, so I spend a great deal of  time getting to know my neighbors and participating in community outreach.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “My biggest challenge here had to be one I shared with Woodside on the Move, and that was our rally in May 2012 to restore funding for the afterschool and summer programs we host at P.S. 11 and 152,” said Amez. During this time he said he had never seen so many students, parents, and community members engaged in what was a collective time of need. FAVORITE MEMORY: The outpouring of support during the 2012 rally became Amez’s favorite memory at the organization. “Soon after, due to the efforts of our executive director, Adrian Bordoni, all our staff, and Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, we succeeded in temporarily restoring funding. In the following months, even more support came from Congressmember Joseph Crowley, who donated hundreds of school supplies for th e children to prepare for their upcoming school year,” said Amez. INSPIRATION: “I went through a very transformational time while studying finance. A lot of businessmen and women dream of becoming CEOs or billionaires, but why create one success story when you can create many,” asked Amez. That is what inspired him to work at Woodside on the Move, where the organization can improve the future of the city locally from the ground up, starting with the children. BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Knowledge is Power 10/30 Hrs. OSHA in Construction 10/30 Hrs. OSHA in General Industry 4 Hrs. Master Climber 4 Hrs. Scaffold 16 Hrs. Scaffold 32 Hrs. Scaffold Builder 32 Hrs. Suspended Supervisor (Rigger) 40 Hrs. Hazpower (HWWM) 40 Hrs. Site Safety Manager 8 Hrs. Fire Safety Supervisor Fireguard / Torch Operator F-60 /G-60 / S-92 CPR & First Aid Asbestos Handler / Refresh 16 Hrs. Lead EPA 8 Hrs. R.R.P. Tower Climber Green Buildings Weatherization 4 Hrs. PCB ALL CLASSES IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, POLISH, SERBO-CROATIAN, & ITALIAN 10-40 45TH Avenue, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101 www.scssafetynyc.com info@scsafetynyc.com Ph: 718-440-9896 Mobile: 646-427-7801 Ph/Fax: 718-639-3714 Our job is making sure no longer goes that waste to waste. Find out more at ThinkGreen.com Energy creation. Recycling programs. Closed-loop solutions. Those are just a few of the innovations we’re delivering for customers and communities alike. We live in a world where things can no longer go to waste. That’s why Waste Management is working to get the most from resources. It’s good for business and the environment. ©2012 Waste Management, Inc.


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