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ECCONY Academy
A three-level AI learning pathway for adults and businesses.
Start with internet and AI basics, continue into practical AI for adults, then apply AI to business operations through a five-session cohort. Attend in Queens or join live online from another city or country. Classes follow New York time.
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Upcoming ECCONY Programs
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Program ladder
Choose the level that matches your current need.
Level 1
Digital Independence & Introduction to AI
Internet basics, browsers, email, accounts, passwords, online safety, basic prompting, and practical everyday AI uses.
Level 2
AI for Adults
Prompting, research, communication, productivity, document support, personal organization, fact-checking, and responsible AI use.
Level 3
AI Business Lab
A five-session cohort covering business workflow, marketing, sales, customer communication, automation, research, documents, accounting preparation, tax organization, and implementation planning. Educational only; no legal, accounting, or tax advice.
Program-specific capacity
The right room size for every learning experience
ECCONY’s space can host up to 60 people for presentations, community events and networking. Interactive workshops and business clinics use smaller class limits so every participant can receive practical support.
Secure enrollment
Select programs now accept direct enrollment.
Direct checkout appears only after ECCONY approves the class record, verifies the price and secure payment link, and confirms registration recovery. Programs without those mappings use schedule updates.
Programs
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AI for Adults
Use five basic instruction patterns to communicate with AI safely and complete practical daily tasks.
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AI Business Lab
Work directly with Leonardo Montefuego to select responsible AI tools, improve a real workflow and build a focused go-to-market plan.
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AI Content Creation
A practical workshop for developing ideas, writing stronger content, creating marketing materials, and improving social media production.
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Financial Education & Capital Readiness
Practical education on credit readiness, documentation, SBA preparation, and commercial lease or workspace decisions. Educational only; approvals are never guaranteed.
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Career & Workforce Readiness
Practical workshops for resumes, interviews, job search, hiring readiness, and employer tools, supported by Rolvio.
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Driving Test Preparation
Practical preparation, road-test guidance, and question-and-answer sessions for future scheduled groups.
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Meet the Instructors
Learn from instructors focused on practical digital skills, artificial intelligence, business transformation, content creation, and enterprise strategy.
ECCONY Workspace
A practical place to work, meet, learn, and host.
- Hourly desks
- Meeting rooms
- Workshop room
- Office hours
- Future podcast room and content studio
Instructor model
Programs are designed to scale with qualified instructors.
Leonardo Montefuego is a founder, author, systems thinker, and business strategist with experience across U.S., European, and Latin American markets.
Program system
Flexible program formats and provider submissions.
Accessible learning
Community Programs
Welcoming, practical learning designed for broad community participation.
Structured training
Practical Programs
Focused training with registration, promotion, and operational support.
Enhanced experience
Expanded Programs
Programs that may include speakers, certificates, networking, food, or extended sessions.
Provider terms are reviewed with approved partners. Content and community promotion are included when appropriate.
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ACADEMY ANSWERS
What to know about ECCONY Academy.
What is ECCONY Academy?
ECCONY Academy provides practical classes and workshops for adults, entrepreneurs, drivers, professionals, and small businesses.
Are programs available in person and online?
Published program details identify whether each occurrence is in person, live online, or hybrid.
Where are in-person classes held?
Published in-person classes are held at ECCONY, 101-14 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst, New York 11369.
Who are the programs designed for?
Programs serve beginners, adults building digital confidence, entrepreneurs, small businesses, drivers, professionals, and organizations needing practical instruction.