You Have Found MECS Academy

If you:

are an 8th-grade graduate;
applied to a charter school and were not drawn for a seat in the April 1 or May 1, 2025 NYC Charter School Lotteries and were placed on a waiting list;
want to enroll in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program; and
are looking to boost your IT career, stand out in a crowded job market, or secure that next big promotion; you should attend the Minority Enterprise Career Schools (MECS), a Certiport Authorized Test Center (CATC) and NY State-accredited secondary school, grades nine through twelve, Chartered by the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York.

How Can MECS—CATC Help My IT Career?

THE VALUE OF CERTIFICATION

In today’s competitive world, certifications are more than just credentials—they’re your ticket to new opportunities and higher earning potential. Certification helps you stand out in a crowded job market, strengthens your case for a raise or promotion, and provides third-party validation of your skills—much more powerful than self-promotion.

CERTIFICATION PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGES TO

PROFESSIONALS AND JOB CANDIDATES

In the U.S. and Canada, professionals with certifications have an average salary of $111,334, which is 7% more than noncertified professionals.
IT professionals who gained new skills and/or certifications last year received an average raise of $12,000–$13,000.
91% of hiring managers report certification is a criteria for hiring.
Certification makes job candidates stand out in a crowded job market.
Certification makes a better case for that big raise or promotion.
Third-party validation of skills is far more powerful than self-promotion of knowledge.

In the 21st-century economy, skills have become the global currency. Investing in certification is investing in your future.

What about Tuition?

MECS Academy is empowering 270 parents of African American and Hispanic economically disadvantaged students enrolled

in New York City’s 9-12 Public Schools, School Choice, by offering them a $19,903 Education Freedom and Opportunity Scholarship for career success in MECS Academy’s certifications programs that help students secure highly coveted entry-level technology jobs after graduation.

How Do I Apply to MECS Academy?

Fill out our application form. Course names are listed below.

Take a Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP) Test. A one-time non-refundable $25 fee applies.

Provide proof of completing the 8th grade to info@mecsacademy.org.

Provide educational records and/or a transcript to info@mecsacademy.org.

Don’t Delay! Only 270 Seats/Scholarships are available!

Apply to MECS now!

Where Is MECS Located?

MECS ACADEMY — BROOKLYN

402 Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11225

3 & 4 Trains to Franklin Avenue

A & C Trains to Franklin Avenue

S (Franklin Ave Shuttle) Train to
Botanic Garden

Buses: B44, B48, B49

What Courses Are Offered?

MECS CATC CERTIFICATIONS (details)

Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP)
Apple App Development with Swift Certification (APP)
Autodesk Certified User Certification (ACU)
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST)
Critical Career Skills (CCS)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification (ESB)
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3)
Intuit
Health Sciences Careers
Information Technology Specialist (ITS)

ORACLE ACADEMY CERTIFICATIONS (details)

Java Certification
Database Certification
Cloud Certification

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OCCUPATIONAL
STUDIES (CDOS) (details)

Commencement Core Curriculum
Standard 1 Career Development
Commencement Core Curriculum
Standard 3a Universal Foundation Skills
Commencement
Standard 2 Integrated Learning
Commencement Core Curriculum
Standard 3b Career Clusters—Business/Information Systems