The Brooklyn Adult Learning Center is a part of the Office of Adult and Continuing Education, which is one of the largest providers of adult and family literacy educational services in New York City. The Office of Adult and Continuing Education is operated by the City of New York Department of Education and offers more than 750 classes in schools and community-based organizations. It offers technical courses in air conditioning and refrigeration, heating and ventilation, plumbing, electrical installation, automotive repair, culinary arts, welding and carpentry. The office employs counselors who offer career and child care information, individual sessions and job referrals. The Brooklyn Adult Learning Center is located in Brooklyn, N.Y.