The New Directors' Training Institute (NDTI) is a four-session training course designed for New Directors with less than two years as a senior center director, as well as seasoned professionals interested in updating their knowledge base and exchanging ideas. It provides a road-map to navigate the challenges and opportunities one faces as a professional in aging services in NYC. NDTI strives to create a professional core of directors who will become the future leaders in the field of aging.
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Workshops are FREE to CSCS members, with dues paid in full at time of registration. For more information call Scharlene at 212-398-6565 x223 or email her at srondon@cscs-ny.org
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2008 participants receiving Certificate of Achievement from CSCS Executive Director, Igal Jellinek, and CSCS President, Bill Dionne |
2009 participants during a workshop |
WHAT 2009 NEW DIRECTORS ARE SAYING
MEET THE NEW DIRECTORS!
Meet Esther Sanchez-Polanco of Morris Senior Center, BronxWorks

Esther is the Program Director at Morris Senior Center, which is a division of BronxWorks. She has been working in the field for 15 years and attended NDTI to supplement her acquired knowledge. Morris Senior Center offers a wide range of programming and support to seniors, including housing assistance, help with paperwork completion, art classes, regular exercise groups, and two daily meals.
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| Esther Sanchez-Polanco and fellow New Director, Solomon Smart of East Concourse Senior Center | Morris Senior Center members enjoy conversation after their daily exercise class |
Meet Micki Navarro, MSW, of Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior Center,
West Side Federation for Senior and Housing

Micki Navarro (pictured on right) came to Manhattan Valley Golden Age Senior Center in the fall. She approaches her center with a fresh perspective, bringing innovation to the well-established and extensive programming. Micki incorporates NDTI's fiscal training into her approach to fundraising.
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| Golden Age Senior Center staff and members enjoy their Friday social | Micki honors caseworkers for their dedication to Manhattan's older adults |
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