Important notice Because of the ongoing corona pandemic, the center will be closed until June 29, 2020. We are a Covid-19 testing site.
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Welcome to the Booker T. Washington Center

Where we strive to improve the conditions for work, play, study, health and living in the Erie community and to work with other agencies whose goals and objectives are consistent with those of our organization.

The Booker T. Washington Development and Education Center is located in the heart of the City of Erie, PA and is focused on creating quality educational programs and resources available to the public.

We offer after-school programs and other educational programming that invests in our youth and the future of our community. 

Named after Booker T the educator, writer, and speaker, who was an instrumental leader for the African-American community following the American Civil War. His autobiography, Up from Slavery, is still widely read today.. 

Washington believed that the best means of improving conditions for people was education.

Phone:

(814) 453-5744

Open:

Monday - Friday

Hours:

8:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m.

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Leaders providing services, programs, and opportunities for the community.

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OUR SERVICES

Servicing the Erie Community

Early Learning
Early Learning
Afterschool Program
Afterschool Program
Credit Recovery
Credit Recovery
GED
GED
Mentoring
Mentoring
Post Secondary Education
Post Secondary Education
WIC
WIC
Income Tax
Income Tax
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COVID-19 TESTING

Registration Call (814) 453-5744 extension 221 to pre-register and choose your time slot
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2019 Tip-Off Champions

Tournament Teams Congratulations to the Blessed Sacrament Bulldogs and the Martin Luther King Center on their Championship Blessed Sacrament vs Erie Rise Mlk vs Rise
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Continuing Education

Our gallery Continuing Education The Booker T. Washington Center partnered with Mercyhurst University to make getting a degree more convenient for our community https://youtu.be/ObAbP-ku-vE Continue Education Mercyhurst University’s Booker T. …
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Program Coordinator

After School Program Coordinator organize learning and recreational activities for students outside the classroom. Our  Coordinator  creates after school programs, implementing curricula, motivating students, correcting …
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E.P.D. host community outreach program


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Job Training/ Resume Writing

This program is for teens and adults who want to improve their job prospects. It includes resume writing and revising, practice interviews, understanding types of …
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Nutrition Cafe

The Nutrition Café Program provides free nutritious meals and snacks to needy children. Our Nutrition Cafe is a free program that works hand in hand with our After School …
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and WIC Assistance

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Food and Nutrition Service) counseling and guidance: We provide services to help eligible low …
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Community Service Program

We provide service work for children and adults who must perform mandatory court service hours, or hours required for school and/or housing. We find opportunities …
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Contact Mr. Cook

FOR AFTERSCHOOL-SUMMER PROGRAMS-COMMUNITY SERVICE-PREVENTION PROGRAMS EMAIL MR. COOK OUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

ABOUT US

We strive to improve the conditions for work, play, study, health and living in the Erie community and to work with other agencies whose goals and objectives are consistent of our organization

The Booker T. Washington Development and Education Center is located in the heart of the City of Erie, PA and is focused on creating quality educational programs and resources available to the public. We offer after-school programs and other educational programming that invests in our youth and the future of our community. Named after Booker T the educator, writer, and speaker, who was an instrumental leader for the African-American community following the American Civil War. His autobiography, Up from Slavery, is still widely read today. Washington believed that the best means of improving conditions for people was education.

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OUR MISSION

The BTWC strives to improve the conditions for work, play, study, health and living in the Erie community and to work with other agencies whose goals and objectives are consistent of our organization

2019 BTWC 3RD ANNUAL TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to Martin Luther King Center our 2019 BTWC 3rd Annual 7th-8th Grade Tip-Off Tournament Champions

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Shantel Hilliard/Leonard Ford Executive Director/Assistant Director

    Congratulations to Blessed Sacrament our 2019 BTWC 3rd Annual 5th-6th Grade Tip-Off Tournament Champions

     

     

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      Congratulations to the Martin Luther King Center our 2019 BTWC 3rd Annual 7th-8th Grade Tip-Off Tournament 3 pt Champion

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      Shantel Hilliard/Leonard Ford Executive Director/Assistant Director

        Congratulations to Booker T. Washington Center our 2019 BTWC 3rd Annual 5th-6th Grade Tip-Off Tournament 3 PT Champion

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        Shantel Hilliard/Leonard Ford Executive Director/Assistant Director

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