NYPL Blogs: Career Services

Navigating Today's Job Market Through Lifelong Learning

Brandon Korosh — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:39:04 -0500

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With high- and low-end jobs becoming increasingly more automated and competitive through technological and global advancements, the need to diversify ourselves and our skill sets has taken on increased importance. Rare are the days of settling down into a job and working up the ladder—that's been superseded by a new paradigm, which calls for lateral and lattice movements, upward mobility in the plural (untethered from a single company's track) and, when warranted, a complete 180-degree turn.

The process of staying informed, relevant, and prepared for the modern job market is best facilitated by reinventing yourself through lifelong learning.

Reinventing oneself is contingent on self-reflection—noting where you are and want to be, and utilizing the resources at your disposal to get there. Lifelong learning is one apparatus for self-reinvention, and alongside advancing knowledge and strengthening communities, it makes up a major part of the New York Public Library mission.

With the trajectory of careers for most no longer a straight shot within a singular company or organization, the need for individuals to take initiative in their own professional development and learn novel skills has become paramount. Here at NYPL, we offer a number of programs and resources to help you do just that—from resume-building workshops to networking tips, all available for free.

Nobody is immune to the winds of change. But some can weather the proverbial storm better than others. Those that can do so are akin to hearty flora, setting their roots deep and wide. If the soil in which they’ve grown becomes arid—or, if despite their best efforts, they still find themselves uprooted by powers outside of their control, they adapt and float like a feather, whether in a monsoon or a zephyr. Far from wilting, they do what they need to survive and thrive; they nurse their beds of soil, transplant themselves to greener pastures, or take to grafting—regardless of context—and continue to grow.

Though applicable to life on the whole, this metaphor best speaks to the enabling factor in our lives: our livelihoods.

You can find information for career service programs at your local branch at the NYPL Events page and/or visit the Career Service Center at SIBL for pro bono career coaching, job search resources, and more.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of December 2

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:07:27 -0500

A unique Southern California apprenticeship program has helped Adriana Pacheco launch a new career in healthcare, where she helps improve patient health through community outreach.

Adriana graduated from Sonoma State University in 2014 with a double major in anthropology and Spanish. Having a job that involved providing in-home therapeutic services to children with autism gave her a desire to work in the medical field.

She saw the two-year Care Navigator Apprenticeship Pilot program as the perfect opportunity to enter the field of healthcare without previous experience, while earning a paycheck.

The program, run by the Worker Education and Resource Center in Los Angeles in partnership with other local organizations, helps community-based clinics improve care and reduce costs for high-risk patients with complex needs. Apprentices, or "care navigators," complete an intensive classroom education period before beginning on-the-job training under the guidance of a mentor.

After completing the apprenticeship, Adriana was hired full-time as a clinic supervisor at Harbor Community Clinic in San Pedro. Her pay has increased substantially and her team of five will grow to 25 next year when the clinic expands.

You can learn more about Adriana's success story from the Department of Labor blog post Apprenticeship Program Launches Career in Community Healthcare, written by Leo Kay, from the Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs in San Francisco.

If you're eager for a high-skilled, high-paying career, the Department of Labor's Apprenticeship progam can match you with employers seeking to build and train a qualified workforce. Find the apprenticeship that is right for you here.

Employment Programs

The nation's largest public library system, The New York Public Library, is hiring! Browse openings for all sorts of positions on our Careers page and discover jobs across our 92 locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development offers free courses for adults who learn at their own pace. Courses include the Academic Skills Series, Employability Skills Series, Life Skills Series, Occupational Skills Series, Microsoft Computer Certificate Programs, and Computer Certificate Programs. SUNY ATTAIN Lab offers open enrollment to all clients as each course is designed by experts in their field. SUNY ATTAIN Lab @ GMHC is at 307 West 38 Street 4th floor, New York, NY 10018. For information, call 212-367-1351 or 212-367-1348.

CUNY TechWorks and The Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development are now offering qualified participants a "no-cost" 22-week computer training program in Computer Netwotk Support. As IT jobs continue to grow, the need for people to learn the latest technology and become certified as skilled professionals remains in high demand. To prepare for today's competitive workforce, students will go through a series of career development workshops in soft skills training, resume preparation, and mock interviews. Participants will meet industry leaders and graduates of this program, who will share best practices on how to be successful in the IT field. Upon completion of the training, students can earn four college credits towards their associate's degree and graduates will be referred to jobs. The next session begins January 2019. For more information, call 212-346-8410 / 8420.

CUNY LaGuardia TechHire - OpenCode program is an accelerated training in web development, software development, and networking administration to help young adults launch careers in high-growth, high-demand technology jobs. Scholarships may be available for eligible young adults, ages 17-29. OpenCode students learn programming fundamentals, product development, and web development to prepare for jobs as front-end web developers. Classes will start February 2019. Apply now here.

Comunilife is a community-based health and housing service provider that supports the needs of more than 3,000 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. It arranges short-term supportive housing for recently discharged hospital patients who lack appropriate housing in which to recuperate. More than half of their clients are Hispanic with limited English-speaking ability, and more than 40% are African American. Current job openings include Administrative Assistant, Case Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Housing Development Project Manager, and more.

Brooklyn Public Library Adult Learning in partnership with BEOC is now offering Medical Billing and E-Records Training administered by the New York City College of Technology. Medical Billing and E-Records Training helps build careers in the medical and health insurance fields. Upon successful completion, participants will be prepared to take the national certification exam to become a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist; participants will be able to use medical billing software and job placement assistance is available. The 15-week program will run from February to May 2019. To enroll, applicants must attend an information /registration session at Pacific Library (25 4th Avenue) on Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30 PM or Saturday, December 15 at 10:30 AM. For more information, call 718-622-4460.

The Chinese-American Planning Council Workforce Development Division offers education, training, placement, and post-placement support services to job seekers. Job training programs include BuildingWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Training, Hospitality Careers, and LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail Training.

Apply for an Individual Training Grant (ITG). The grant pays for tuition, registration fees, testing fees, and books for in-demand trainings. ITGs are only available for training in certain occupations and at eligible training providers. Find out more about eligible occupations and training providers.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), business plan creation with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

YearUp aligns job training with corporate partner needs and market trends to ensure that the skills students learn will be in demand. Learn valuable technical and professional skills, and gain work experience during internships at top companies. Earn a stipend throughout the program (while you train and during your internship) and complete courses eligible for college credits.

The Cooper Union Retraining Program for Immigrant Engineers at CAMBA assists underemployed or unemployed immigrant engineers and IT professionals in gaining access to higher-paying jobs through training and job placement assistance. The program includes night and weekend courses in information technology and chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, taught by Cooper Union faculty and field experts. Since its inception in 1987, the Retraining Program for Immigrant Engineers has placed 3,000 immigrant engineers into careers.

ApprenticeNYC for CNC Machinists. ApprenticeNYC is a paid full-time apprenticeship opportunity that provides classroom-based technical training and on-the-job training to help New York City job seekers develop in-demand skills in a long-term occupation with high growth potential. The computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist track of the program provides 10 weeks of classroom training and 62 weeks of on-the-job training with employers in the advanced manufacturing sector. No experience necessary. Complete this program application form to be considered for the opportunity.

New York Drives helps students obtain their driver’s licenses so they can access advanced training for a specific career path. This program is six weeks long: The first three weeks focus on strengthening students’ professional development skills, and the last three weeks focus on part-time driving lessons. After successfully passing road tests, graduates enroll in one of Brooklyn Workforce Innovation's (BWI) sector-based training programs, leading to skilled employment, or are placed directly into jobs. Once a year, New York Drives also offers security guard training where graduates obtain their security guard certificates and license.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners to design training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunites are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works program to help industrial businesses fill open positions at their firms. 80+ open positions available include: CDL Driver, Mechanic, Graphic Designer, Installer/fabricator, Plumbing, Electrician, HVAC Technician, Auto Body, Welder, Accounting, Sales, Warehouse Associates, General Contractors, General Labor, Bookkeeper, and more. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to dawn@siedc.org.

Under the America's Promise CUNY TechWorks Program, Queensborough Community College (QCC) offers an Applied Software Development Training Program covering web client programming, systems design and implementation, and smartphone application development. This hands-on, tech skills training program culminates in a capstone application development class focused on building students' professional programming portfolios. Credits earned can be applied towards QCC's AAS degree in Information and Internet Technology. For more information, call 718-631-6343.

The Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program offered by Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow helps participants earn the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification from the National Healthcare Association and learn medical terminology, basic bookkeeping, communications, telephone techniques, and customer service. Participants will intern in medical offices and receive job placement assistance. Classes run Monday to Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. For more information, call 212-630-9727.

Discover Accounting includes state-by-state guides on becoming a CPA, salaries, and educational requirements. For more advanced accounting topics, you'll find information in their comprehensive career guide and career comparisons.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Upgrade a Resume : Monday, December 3, 2018, 1 - 3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop walks jobseekers through the steps for upgrading their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each participant's resume. Customers must have an electronic version of their resume available either in their email or on a flash drive. (Duration: two hours). Check in time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM. For information call 718-960-2458.

Interviewing Workshop (Spanish): Monday, December 3, 2018, 2 - 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 2:00 - 2:15 PM. For information call 718-960-7901.

Job Search Planning (English): Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 2 - 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn or improve job search skills that can help in their job search process. Check in: 2:00 - 2:15 PM. For information call 718-960-7901.

Bronx Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at New York State Department of Labor, 400 E Fordham Road, 7th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participating businesses: Phipps Neighborhoods, New York Junior Tennis and Learning, Scott's Miracle-Gro. For information, call 917-763-9670.

Queens Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 10 AM-2 PM at Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Participating businesses: TWA Hotel, Central Queens YM & YWHA and Samuel Field YM & YWHA, The TemPositions Group of Companies, Inc. For more information, call 718-613-3954.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone: Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 2 - 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone an interactive resource to help manage their careers. Check in: 2:00 - 2:15 PM. For information call 718-960-7901.

Individual Resume Review/Career Advisement: Thursday, December 6, 2018, 12:30 - 3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This session provides jobseekers the opportunity to meet individually with a Career Advisor to discuss employment and training opportunities. Check in: 12:30 - 1:00 PM. For information call 718- 960- 2458.

Acing the Interview: Thursday, December 6, 2018, 1:30 - 4:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help jobseekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and the follow up required to get a job. (Duration: two and a half hours) Check in: 1:30 - 2:00 PM. For information call 718-960-2458.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, December 6, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs. For information call 718-780-9200.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

The New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCE&TC) is an association of 200 community-based organizations, educational institutions, and labor unions that annually provide job training and employment services to over 750,000 New Yorkers, including welfare recipients, unemployed workers, low-wage workers, at-risk youth, the formerly incarcerated, immigrants and the mentally and physically disabled. View NYCE&TC Job Listings.

Digital NYC is the official online hub of the New York City startup and technology ecosystem, bringing together every company, startup, investor, event, job, class, blog, video, workplace, accelerator, incubator, resource, and organization in the five boroughs. Search jobs by category on this site.

St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development provides free job training and educational programs in Environmental Response and Remediation Tec (ERRT), Commercial Driver's License, Pest Control Technician Training (PCT), Employment Search, Prep Training and Job Placement, Earn Benefits, and Career Path Center. For information and assistance, please visit St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development or call 718-302-2057 ext. 202.

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations helps jobless and working poor New Yorkers establish careers in sectors that offer good wages and opportunities for advancement. Currently, BWI offers free job training programs in four industries: commercial driving, telecommunications cable installation, TV and film production, and skilled woodworking.

CMP (formerly Chinatown Manpower Project) in lower Manhattan is now recruiting for free training in Quickbooks, Basic Accounting, and Excel. This training is open to anyone receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Classes run for eight weeks, followed by one-on-one meetings with a job developer.

CMP also provides Free Home Health Aide Training for bilingual English/Cantonese speakers receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Training runs Mondays through Fridays for six weeks, and includes test prep and the HHA certification exam. Students learn about direct care techniques such as taking vital signs, and assisting with personal hygiene and nutrition.

For more information on the above CMP training programs, email info@cmpny.org, call 212-571-1690, or visit the CMP website. CMP also provides tuition-based healthcare and business training free to students who are entitled to ACCESS funding.

Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) trains women, and places them in careers in the skilled construction, utility, and maintenance trades. It helps women achieve economic independence and a secure future. For information call 212-627-6252, or register online.

Grace Institute provides tuition-free, practical job training in a supportive learning community for underserved New York area women of all ages, and from many different backgrounds. For information, call 212-832-7605.

Find the apprenticeship that's right for you or post an apprenticeship job at Apprenticeship.gov.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of December 2 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of November 25

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 10:37:44 -0500

The U.S. Department of Education designed the School Ambassador Fellowship program to enable outstanding teachers, principals and other school leaders, like school counselors and librarians, to bring their school and classroom expertise to the Department and expand their knowledge of the national dialogue and education. In turn, School Ambassador Fellows facilitate the learning and input of other educators and community members.

The mission of the School Ambassador Fellowship is to improve education for students by involving educators in the development and implementation of national education policy. The Fellowship seeks to:

Create a community of teachers, principals, and other school staff members who share expertise and collaborate with leaders in the Federal government on national education issues
Involve educators who work daily with students and teachers in developing policies that affect classrooms and schools
Highlight practitioners' voices and expand educators' critical leadership at the national, state, and local levels

Throughout their Fellowship year, School Ambassador Fellows collaborate as a team and with Alumni Fellows to:

Learn about federal education policy and the Education Department (ED)
Reach out to teachers and schools in the field
Reflect with ED staff on the knowledge gained

For more information on how the Fellowship works, please see the Fellowship Program Overview and Applicant Information.

Employment Programs

The Borough of Manhattan Community College's Center for Continuing Education in partnership with the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center is offering a free integrated English Language and Microsoft Excel Training Program. The 15-week training will combine six hours of English language instruction each week with three hours of Microsoft Excel Certificate Training. Assistance with job readiness and resume preparation will be provided. Classes meet three days a week, 6 PM-9 PM, starting November 26, 2018. To register, please contact Rosa at 212-346-8895.

Comunilife is a community-based health and housing service provider that supports the needs of more than 3,000 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. It arranges short-term supportive housing for recently discharged hospital patients who lack appropriate housing in which to recuperate. More than half of their clients are Hispanic with limited English-speaking ability, and more than 40% are African American. Current job openings include Administrative Assistant, Case Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Housing Development Project Manager, and more.

Opportunities For a Better Tomorrow Youth Education and Job Training Program. Get the credentials and skills you need to gain employment and thrive in your career. You will receive preparation to take the exams required to achieve certifications in Microsoft Service, Hospitality Front Desk, and/or National Retail Federation Customer Service. You will be assigned to a supervisor (counselor) who monitors your progress and offers one-on-one assistance with personal, educational, and career problems, and also helps you improve your soft skills, such as professional behavior, attire, attitude, and communication. Classes run Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. For more information, call 917-342-5279.

Henry Street Settlement's Intern and Earn (formerly known as Young Adult Internship Program) empowers young adults to connect to careers and grow in their professional pursuits. Internships available in child care, corporate, facilities, arts, fashion, retail, tech, and more. Must be 17-24 years old and not currently working or in school. Cohort begins November 26, 2018. Info sessions to start your application for the program are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM at 99 Essex Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY. For information, call 212-478-5400.

YearUp aligns job training with corporate partner needs and market trends to ensure the skills students learn will be in demand. Learn valuable technical and professional skills, and gain work experience during internships at top companies. Earn a stipend throughout the program (while you train and during your internship) and complete courses eligible for college credits.

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy at LaGuardia Community College is now recruiting for the 16-week HSE prep program, which prepares fathers for the TASC exam and provides a range of academic and personal supports including tutoring, individualized counseling, financial literacy workshops, and parenting workshops. This free program is for unemployed and underemployed fathers between the ages of 18 and 30. For more information, get details here, or call 718-730-7336.

Brooklyn Networks is a free six-week training program that helps unemployed and underemployed individuals access careers in low-voltage cabling. The course prepares graduates to obtain the industry-recognized BICSI credential, followed by work in fields like voice and data cabling, security system installation, broadcast cabling, and A/V system installation. For more information, call 718-237-2017 x149 and find and attend an information session.

Discover Accounting includes state-by-state guides on becoming a CPA, salaries, and educational requirements. If you are looking for more advanced accounting topics, you'll find information in their comprehensive career guide and career comparisons.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Upgrade a Resume Workshop: Monday, November 26, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop walks job seekers through the steps for upgrading their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each participant’s resume. Customers must have an electronic version of their resume available either in their email or on a flash drive. Duration: two hours. Check in: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Job Search Planning Workshop (Spanish): Monday, November 26, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM, two slots available. Must call for appointment: 718-960-7901.

Recruiting Event: Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 12 - 2 PM for Personal Trainer (10 openings) at Blink Fitness, 3580 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467. Job requirements: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification and Approved Personal Training certification required. Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities. Comprehensive Benefits for all trainers. Open house will take place every Tuesday starting November 27.

Job Search Planning Workshop (English): Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 2 PM- 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn or improve job search skills that can help in their job search process. Check in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For more information, call 718-960-7901.

Brooklyn Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at Brooklyn Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participating businesses: Foresters Financial, The Guild For Exceptional Children, SCO Family of Services, The Tempositions Group of Companies, Inc., Combined Insurance.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone: Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers. Check in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information ,call 718-960-7901.

Individual Resume Review/Career Advisement: Thursday, November 29, 2018, 1 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This session provides job seekers the opportunity to meet individually with a Career Advisor to discuss employment and training opportunities, talk about next steps, and review their resume for potential updates. Customers must arrive at the start time, and will be seen on a one-on-one basis as advisors become available. Check in: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Acing the Interview: Thursday, November 29, 2018, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and review the follow-up required to get a job. Duration: two-and-a-half hours. Check-in: 1:30 PM-2:00 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Basic Resume Writing: Thursday, November 29, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs. For more information, call 718-780-9200.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of November 25 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of November 18

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:32:04 -0500

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, during which the Department of Labor honors the significant contributions made by American service members and their loved ones.

Learn more about National Veterans and Military Families Month, and celebrate with the Department of Labor at a local event, get resources to help you hire veterans, and find employment and training opportunities.

Employment Programs

Comunilife is a community-based health and housing service providers that supports the needs of more than 3,000 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. It arranges short-term supportive housing for recently discharged hospital patients who lack appropriate housing in which to recuperate. More than half of their clients are Hispanic with limited English-speaking ability, and more than 40% are African -American. Current job openings include Administrative Assistant, Case Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Housing Development Project Manager and more.

Brooklyn Public Library Adult Learning in partnership with BEOC is now offering Medical Billing and E-Records Training administered by New York City College of Technology. Medical Billing and E-Records helps build careers in the medical and health insurance fields. Upon successful completion, participants will be prepared to take the national certification exam to become a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, participants will be able to use medical billing software and job placement assistance is available. The 15 week program will run from February - May 2019. To enroll, applicants must attend an information /registration session at Pacific Library (25 4th Ave.) on Wednesday , November 28 at 5:30 PM or Saturday, December 15 at 10:30 AM. For more information call 718 - 622 - 4460.

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works program to help industrial businesses fill open positions at their firms. 80+ open positions available include: CDL Driver, Mechanic, Graphic Designer, Installer/fabricator, Plumbing, Electrican, HVAC Technician, Auto Body, Welder, Accounting, Sales, Warehouse Associates, General Contractors, General Labor, Bookkeeper, and more. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to dawn@siedc.org.

The CUNY LaGuardia TechHire - OpenCode program is an accelerated training in web development, software development, and networking administration to help young adults launch careers in high-growth, high-demand technology jobs. Scholarships may be available for eligible young adults, aged 17-29. OpenCode students learn programming fundamentals, product development, and web development to prepare for jobs as front-end web developers. Classes will start February 2019. Apply now here.

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations - Red Hook on the Road helps unemployed New Yorkers start new careers in commercial driving. After four weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel training, students are prepared to take the NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL) road test. Once students are licensed, Red Hook on the Road places graduates in a variety of jobs that move people and products throughout the city. Apply now.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Intro to Social Media: Monday, November 19, 2018, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Get an understanding of social media, and learn how you can use social media sites to help your job search. For information, call 718-780-9200.

Upgrade a Resume: Monday, November 19, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop walks job seekers through the steps for upgrading their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each participant's resume. Attendees must have an electronic version of their resume, available either in their email or on a flash drive. Duration: two hours. Check-in time: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Interviewing Workshop (Spanish): Monday, November 19, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Career Development Workshop: Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Learn the value of the career exploration process and how it can positively impact your career path. For information, call 718-780-9200.

Job Search Planning (English): Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn or improve job search skills that can help in their job search process. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone: Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Individual Resume Review/Career Advisement: Friday, November 23, 2018, 8:30 AM-11 AM, at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Customers must arrive at the starting time and will be seen on a one-on-one basis as advisors become available. Duration: up to approximately two hours. Check in: 8:30 AM-9:00 AM. Space is limited; first come, first served. Must have resume in PDF form. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Create a Resume: Friday, November 23, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. Duration: two hours. Check-in: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Create a Resume (Spanish): Friday, November 23, 2018, 8:45 AM-11 AM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. Duration: two hours. Check-in: 8:45 AM-9:00 AM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of November 18 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of November 11

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:22:10 -0500

The U.S. Department of Labor is celebrating the fourth annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 12-18. NAW offers leaders in business, labor, and education, and other critical partners, a chance to demonstrate their support for apprenticeship. NAW also gives apprenticeship sponsors the opportnity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices in their community. The week-long event highlights the benefits of apprenticeship in preparing a highly skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries.

Learn about National Apprenticeship Week.

Employment Programs

Better Business Bureau (BBB) presents BBB Live X1: BBB invites bilingual volunteers to a Consumer Protection "Call-In" Program: Protecting Yourself from Work-at-Home Scams, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at BBB Office, 30 East 33rd Street, 12th Floor, Manhattan. Volunteer for one or more of two call-answering shifts: 2 PM-7 PM and 3 PM-8 PM. Refreshments, resources, and training will be provided. Calls will be answered in Spanish, and each shift begins with training in English. It is especially important to have trained volunteers in place and ready to help callers from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, when most calls will come in. BBB is happy to work with volunteers on shift timing and length. For more information, please contact Luana Lewis at 212-358-2842 or email llewis@newyork.bbb.org. See more details and sign up here.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center, to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners to design training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunities are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher, or have similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

Chinese-American Planning Council's (CPC) Education and Career Services provide access to training and job opportunities to community members who are eager to enter the workforce. CPC matches your skills with the right opportunities and is now recruiting for their training programs, specifically the Foundation Customer Service Training Program. The training begins November 14, 2018 and will run for two-and-a-half weeks. Applicants for this class must be at least 18 years old, know how to use a computer, and possess excellent communication skills. Please attend one of the information sessions at CPC Brooklyn Community Center, 4101 8th Avenue, 4th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220. For information, call 212-941-0041.

CUNY LaGuardia TechHire - OpenCode program is an accelerated training in web development, software development, and networking administration to help young adults launch careers in high-growth, high-demand technology jobs. Scholarships may be available for eligible young adults, aged 17-29. OpenCode students learn programming fundamentals, product development, and web development to prepare for jobs as front-end web developers. Classes will start February 2019. Apply now here.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Brooklyn Mini Career Fair: Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 1 PM-4 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participating businesses: AHRC, Block Institute. For information, call 718-780-9200.

Job Search Planning Workshop (English): Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn or improve job search skills that can help in their job search process. Check-in time: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers. Check-in time: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Bronx Mini Job Fair: Thursday, November 15, 2018, 1 0 AM- 1 PM at N ew York State Department of Labor , 400 E Fordham Rd., 7th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participating businesses: Metropolitan Family Services. For information call 718-613-3954.

Individual Resume Review /Career Advisement: Thursday, November 15, 2018, 12:30 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This session provides job seekers the opportunity to meet individually with a career advisor to discuss employment and training opportunities. Customers must arrive at the starting time, and then will be seen on a one-on-one basis as advisors become available. Check-in 12:30 PM-1:00 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Acing the Interview: Thursday, November 15, 2018, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during an interview, and review the follow-up required to get a job. Duration: two-and-a-half hours. Check-in: 1:30 PM-2:00 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, November 15, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs. For information, call 718-780-9200.

Dealing with Job Loss Workshop: Friday, November 16, 2018, 11 AM-1 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Attendees will discuss the job loss stages of grief, do a self-assessment exercise, and express their feelings. For more information, call 718-780-9200.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of November 11 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of November 4

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:50:43 -0400

Each year, the United States recognizes September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. In recognition of the significant contributions Hispanic women have made to the labor force, here are six statistics demonstrating their growing influence as drivers of economic productivity and entrepreneurs.

Strong labor force participation

In 2016, there were 11.4 million Hispanic women in the civilian labor force. That’s one in seven women, and 7.2 percent of the total labor force.
By 2024, the number of Hispanic women participating in the workforce is projected to increase to almost 14 million, or 8.5 percent of the total labor force.
Nearly one out of three Hispanic women were employed in service occupations in 2016, but managerial and professional occupations have had the largest increase in Hispanic women’s representation since 2000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A spirit of entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship among Hispanic women also has grown. In 2012, the most recent year for which data is available:

About one out of every seven women-owned businesses was owned by a Hispanic woman.
Forty-four percent of all Hispanic-owned businesses were owned by women, up from 34 percent in 2002.
In 2012, Hispanic women-owned businesses generated $78.7 billion in sales and employed more than 470,000 people.

You can learn more about Hispanic women making an important and growing contribution to the U. S. workforce from the Department of Labor Women's Bureau blog post By the Numbers: Hispanic Women in the Workforce, written by Tracie Sanchez, program analyst.

Employment Programs

The nation's largest public library system, The New York Public Library, is hiring! Browse our Careers page for all sorts of open positions and discover jobs across our 92 locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

NYPD is hiring Traffic Enforcement Agents. Information session is open to the public on November 7 at 6:30 PM at the Municipal Credit Union (1560 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210.) Just walk in! Traffic Enforcement Agents are assigned to the Police Academy for a period of 10 to 11 weeks. They start receiving pay and benefits from their first day of Recruit training. For more information, call 212 - RECRUIT.

CUNY TechWorks and The Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development are now offering qualified participants a "no cost" 22-week computer training program in Computer Netwotk Support. As IT jobs continue to grow, the need for people to learn the latest technology and become certified as skilled professionals remains in high demand. To prepare for today's competitive workforce, students will go through a series of career development workshops in soft skills training, resume preparation, and mock interviews. Participants will meet industry leaders and graduates of this program, who will share best practices on how to be successful in the IT field. Upon completion of the training, students can earn four college credits towards their associate's degree and graduates will be referred to jobs. The next session begins in January 2019. For more information call 212 - 346 - 8410 / 8420.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) presents BBB Live X1: BBB invites bilingual volunteers for a Consumer Protection "Call-In" Program, Protecting Yourself from Work-at-Home Scams, on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at BBB Office, 30 East 33 Street, 12th Floor, Manhattan. Volunteer for one or more of the two call-answering shifts: 2 PM-7 PM and 3 PM-8 PM. Refreshments, resources, and training will be provided. Calls will be answered in Spanish, and each shift begins with training in English. It is especially important to have trained volunteers in place and ready to help callers from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, when most calls will come in. BBB is happy to work with volunteers on shift timing and length. For more information, please contact Luana Lewis at 212-358-2842 or email llewis@newyork.bbb.org. See more details and sign up here.

Community, Culture and Technology Fair: Wednesday, November 7, 12:30 PM-5:00 PM at the New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos Forum, entrance on 42nd Street, west of 5th Avenue. The Fair will include: cultural institutions plus educational, employment, advocacy, arts, recreation, technology, and support organizations; fun, accessible art activities and demonstrations of new adaptive technology; speakers on employment resources; individual consultations and headshots. Many of the tablers will have information on this year's added theme of employment, volunteering, and skills-building. Verbally described touch tours of the historic Stephen A. Schwarzman building will be offered at 2:15 PM and 4:15 PM. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request; please submit yours at least two weeks in advance, by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center, to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners in designing training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunities are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.

Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Security Guard Training: Registration (see details here) is Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM (except holidays). Now accepting applications. The calendar of classes is available here.

Brooklyn Networks is a free, six-week training program that helps unemployed and underemployed individuals access career in low-voltage cabling. The course prepares graduates to obtain the industry-recognized BICSI credential, followed by work in fields like voice and data cabling, security system installation, broadcast cabling, and A/V system installation. For more information, call 718-237-2017 x 149 and attend an information session.

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy at LaGuardia Community College is now recruiting for their September cohort. This free program is for unemployed and underemployed fathers between the ages of 18 and 30. For more information, get details here or call 718-730-7336.

Rebuilding Together NYC Construction Skills Training is now available. For information, call 718-488-8840, x18.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Upgrade a Resume Workshop: Monday, November 5, 2016, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop walks job seekers through the steps for upgrading their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each paticipant's resume. Customers must have an electronic version of their resume available either in their email or on a flash drive, in PDF form. Duration: two hours. Check-in time: 1:00PM-1:30 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Interviewing Workshop Spanish: Monday, November 5, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Job Search Planning Workshop (English): Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn or improve job search skills that can help in their job search process. Check-in time: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Bronx Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM, at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 7th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participating businesses: YMCA of Greater New York, Sprint United Management, US Census Bureau. For information call 917 - 763 - 9670.

Harlem Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM, at NYC Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6th floor. (Between 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY 10027. Participating businesses: US Census Bureau, FedEx (Randstad Sourceright), The TemPositions Group of Companies, Scotts Miracle Grow, Defender Security Services, Inc.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers. Check-in time: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. For information, call 718-960-7901.

Individual Resume Review / Career Advisement Workshop: Thursday, November 8, 2018, 12:30 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in time: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, November 8, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs.

Create a Resume Workshop: Friday, November 9, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. Duration: two hours. Check-in: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM. For information, call 718-960-2458.

Create a Resume Workshop (Spanish): Friday, November 9, 2018, 8:45 AM-11 AM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Duration: two hours. Check-in: 8:45 AM-9:00AM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of November 4 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of October 28

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:43:10 -0400

The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies, and coordinates with employers and all levels of government, to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.

To develop and influence disability employment-related policies and practices, ODEP sponsors the following five policy development and technical assistance resources:

Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) helps employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities. In addition to hosting webinars and other events, EARN maintains the website AskEARN.org, which provides information on recruiting and hiring; retention and advancement; laws and regulations; creating an accessible and welcoming workplace; and federal contractor requirements.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN), the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD Center), a collaborative of disability, workforce, and economic empowerment organizations led by the National Disability Institute. The LEAD Center is dedicated to advancing sustainable individual- and systems-level change to improve competitive, integrated employment and economic self-sufficiency for adults across the spectrum of disabilities.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), a partnership to promote success for youth with disabilities entering the world of work. The NCWD/Youth website houses numerous youth-focused resources, developed in collaboration with ODEP, including the Guideposts for Success and extensive information related to career development, professional development, and youth development and leadership.
Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) promotes the employment, retention, and career advancement of people with disabilities through the development, adoption, and promotion of accessible technology.

Employment Programs

West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. will present a Job and Resource Fair on Monday, October 29, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at 127 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027. The Job and Resource Fair connects you with employment, training, and local organizations. Information also includes home ownership, culinary arts, credit counseling, and various local resources to choose from, from entry level to senior management positions. Arrive early and be prepared.

Community, Culture and Technology Fair: Wednesday, November 7, 12:30 PM-5:00 PM at the New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos Forum, entrance on 42nd Street, west of 5th Avenue. The Fair will include: cultural institutions, plus educational, employment, advocacy, arts, recreation, technology, and support organizations; fun, accessible art activities and demonstrations of new adaptive technology; speakers on employment resources; individual consultations and headshots. Many of the tablers will have information on this year's added theme of employment, volunteering, and skills-building. Verbally described touch tours of the historic Stephen A. Schwarzman building will be offered at 2:15 PM and 4:15 PM. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request; please submit yours at least two weeks in advance, by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

CUNY TechWorks and The Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development are now offering qualified participants a "no cost" 22-week computer training program in Computer Netwotk Support. As IT jobs continue to grow, the need for people to learn the latest technology and become certified as skilled professionals remains in high demand. To prepare for today's competitive workforce, students will go through a series of career development workshops in soft skills training, resume preparation, and mock interviews. Participants will meet industry leaders and graduates of this program, who will share best practices on how to be successful in the IT field. Upon completion of the training, students can earn four college credits towards their associate's degree and graduates will be referred to jobs. The fourth cohort is scheduled to start November 5, 2018.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) presents BBB Live X1: BBB invites bilingual volunteers to a Consumer Protection "Call-In" Program: Protecting Yourself from Work-at-Home Scams, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at BBB Office, 30 East 33rd Street, 12th Floor, Manhattan. Volunteer for one or more of the two call-answering shifts: 2 PM-7 PM and 3 PM-8 PM. Refreshments, resources, and training will be provided. Calls will be answered in Spanish, and each shift begins with training in English. It is especially important to have trained volunteers in place and ready to help callers from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, when most calls will come in. BBB is happy to work with volunteers on shift timing and length. For more information, please contact Luana Lewis at 212-358-2842 or email llewis@newyork.bbb.org. See more details and sign up here.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center, to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners to design training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunities are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Overcoming Invisible Barriers: Monday, October 29, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 3rd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and reduce barriers to your job finding (ex .age, lack of goal). For more information, call 718-661-5012.

Upgrade a Resume: Monday, October 29, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop walks job seekers through the steps to upgrade their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each participant's resume. Attendees must have an electronic version of their resume available, either in their email or on a flash drive. Duration: two hours. Check-in time: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM . For information, call 718-960-2458.

Job Search Planning (Spanish): Monday, October 29, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM. Two slots available. Must call 718-960-7901 for appointment.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals. For more information, call 718-661-5012.

Job Search Planning (English): Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 2 - 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn the benefits of how to create a job search plan/strataegy, search for jobs, how to apply for jobs, use techniques to maximize their job search, express or identify their accomplishments and how to find resources and get assistance while searching for a job. Check in: 2:00 - 2:15 PM. For more information call 718-960-7901.

Bronx Mini Job Fair : Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM at Bronx New York State Department of Labor, 400 E. Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458. Participating businesses: TD Bank, JCCA. For more information call 718-613-3954.

Brooklyn Mini Job Fair: Wednesday , October 31, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at Brooklyn New York State Department of Labor, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participating businesses: Levi's, John's Market, Randstadt Sourceright, US Census. For more information, call 718-613-3405.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone: Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore Job Zone, an interactive resource, for planning their future, organizing their job search, exploring career interests and skills, developing customized resumes, and exploring more than 800 careers.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of October 28 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of October 21

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:46:39 -0400

Reflecting a commitment to a robust and competitive American labor force, the 2018 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme is "America"s Workforce: Empowering All." Observed each October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skiils and talents.

NDEAM dates back to 1945, when Congress declared the first week in October "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was dropped to acknowledge individuals with all types of disabilities. Then, in 1988, Congress expanded the week to one month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) assumed responsibility for NDEAM when the agency was established in 2001.

You can learn more about the origins and evolution of NDEAM, and other important events in disability employment history, with the Department of Labor's interactive Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline.

You can also learn more about the celebration of NDEAM from the news release, U.S. Department of Labor Announces 2018 Theme For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Presidential Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2018.

Employment Programs

West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. will present Job and Resource Fair on Monday, October 29, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM at 127 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027. Job and Resource Fair connects you with employment, training and local organizations. Information also includes home ownership, culinary arts, credit counseling, various local resources to choose from, entry level to senior management positions. Arrive early and be prepared.

Community, Culture and Technology Fair: Wednesday, November 7, 12:30 - 5:00 PM at the New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos Forum, entrance on 42nd Street, west of 5th Avenue. The Fair will include: tablers from cultural institutions, educational, employment, advocacy, arts, recreation, technology, and support organizations; fun accessible art activities and demonstrations of new adaptive technology; speakers on employment resources; individual consultations, headshots. Many of the tablers will have information on this year's added theme of employment, volunteering, and skills building. Verbally described touch tours of the historic Stephen A. Schwarzman building will be offered at 2:15 PM and 4:15 PM. ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org

The New American Chamber of Commerce Notary Public Training Course will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 6 PM-9 PM at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Downtown Brooklyn. This three-hour Notary Public Training Course is designed to educate individuals with the legal terminology, concepts, and clauses contained in the framework of the New York State Notary booklet. Fee: $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Fee covers course materials and information: Supplemental Study Guide, Notary Fact Sheet, Practical Exam, Sample Forms, Notary Public Application and Oath of Office, NY State License Law Booklet, NY State Exam Schedule, and Expert Training and Assistance. For more information, call 718-722-9217. Register at New American Chamber of Commerce, NYC.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) presents BBB Live X1: BBB invites bilingual volunteers to a Consumer Protection "Call-In" Program: Protecting Yourself from Work-at-Home Scams, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at BBB Office, 30 East 33rd Street, 12th Floor, Manhattan. Volunteer for one or more of the two call-answering shifts: 2 PM-7 PM and 3 PM-8 PM. Refreshments, resources, and training will be provided. Calls will be answered in Spanish, and each shift begins with training in English. It is especially important to have trained volunteers in place and ready to help callers from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, when most calls will come in. BBB is happy to work with volunteers on shift timing and length. For more information, please contact Luana Lewis at 212-358-2842 or email llewis@newyork.bbb.org. See more details and sign up here.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center, to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners to design training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunities are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.

Prep for Success with WRCS: Paid-for training for customer service and food prep / service careers. Includes five weeks of workshops, four weeks of active job search assistance, nationally recognized certification, ServSafe or NRF, paid internship opportunity, job placement upon completion, and one year of follow-up. Eligibility: Ages 16-24, out of work, and out of school. Session begins November 5. Information session held Tuesday, October 23 at 3 PM. For more information, call 212-941-9090 x3286.

Henry Street Settlement's Intern and Earn (formerly known as Young Adult Internship Program) empowers young adults to connect to careers and grow in their professional pursuits. Internships available in child care, corporate, facilities, arts, fashion, retail, tech, and more. Must be 17-24 years old and not currently working or in school. Cohort begins November 26, 2018. Info sessions to start your application for the program are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM at 99 Essex Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY. For information, call 212-478-5400.

Program Recruitment: Samaschool - Domestic Workers and the Gig Economy on October 22 and 23, 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), creating a business plan with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

Brooklyn Networks is a free six-week training program that helps unemployed and underemployed individuals access a career in low-voltage cabling. The course prepares graduates to obtain the industry-recognized BICSI credential, followed by work in fields like voice and data cabling, security system installation, broadcast cabling, and A/V system installation. For more information, call 718-237-2017 x149 and attend an information session.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

For specific information on all career events in NYC this week, please search the New York State Department of Labor Career Center Events.

Intro to Social Media: Monday, October 22, 2018, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY11201. Get an understanding of social media, and learn how you can use social media sites to help your job search. For more information, or to schedule a workshop, call 718-780-9200.

Career Development Workshop: Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Learn the value of the career exploration process and how the process can positively impact your career path. For more information, or to schedule a workshop, call 718-780-9200.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focused on obtaining job goals. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Queens Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Participating businesses: Forrest Solutions, Advance Care Alliance, MTA NYC Transit, Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State, General Human Outreach in the Community, New York & Company.

Acing the Interview: Thursday, October 25, 2018, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and discuss the follow-up required to get a job. (Duration: 2 1/2 hours). For information, call 718-960-2458.

Introduction to Computers: Thursday, October 25, 2018, 3 PM-4:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Basic computer skills training for those with no or limited knowledge of computers. For more information, or to schedule a workshop, call 718-613-3811.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone: Friday, October 26, 2018, 9:45 AM-12 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore the ways that Job Zone, an interactive resource, is the perfect tool for planning their future, organizing the job search, exploring career interests and skills, developing customized resumes, and exploring more than 800 careers.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of October 21 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of October 14

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:50:00 -0400

Teacher shortages are a national concern within the educational landscape. According to the Learning Policy Institute report, A Coming Crisis in Teaching? Teacher Supply, Demand, and Shortages in the U.S., 40 states and the District of Columbia reported teacher shortages in mathematics, science, and special education.

Another study, from the American Educational Research Journal, School Organizational Contexts, Teacher Turnover, and Student Achievement: Evidence From Panel Data, suggests "school leadership… [is] independently associated with corresponding reductions in teacher turnover."

To solve this problem, the 2016-17 Washington Principal Ambassador Fellow, Jean-Paul Cadet, states that we must be willing to ask hard questions that directly address leadership capacity and its impact on teacher turnover. What experience do leaders have in induction programs, building effective teams, and instructional supervision? Are principals being prepared to be managers or leaders? Do school leaders know how to build authentic collaboration with their members?

These questions are important because the implications of ineffective school leadership mean more than a loss of teacher talent; they cause ripple effects that impact school climate, student achievement, and learning communities across the nation.

In his blog post, The Leadership Imperative, Jean-Paul Cadet contends:

Good leaders manage people and general operations. Great leaders inspire and energize constituents.
Good leaders stand on the shoulders of competent personnel. Great leaders build up others for leadership and support their success.
Good leaders accept things for what they are in the present. Great leaders are visionaries who seek to inform the future with innovation, creativity, and strategic planning.
Good leaders know that their actions will spark a reaction. Great leaders know how to cause an effect that will inspire and motivate the hearts of staff, students, and the community.

You can learn more about leadership in Cadet's Department of Education blog post, The Leadership Imperative.

Employment Programs

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has 15 Apprentice Construction Laborer positions available. The application period ends on October 17, 2018. The selected candidates will participate in an apprenticeship program with a two-year training . Positions are located throughout the five boroughs There are no formal education or experience for this position. Possession of a Motor Vehicle license valid in the state of New York is required for appointment.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) presents BBB Live X1: BBB invites bilingual volunteers to a Consumer Protection "Call-In" Program: Protecting Yourself from Work-at-Home Scams, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at BBB Office, 30 East 33rd Street, 12th Floor, Manhattan. Volunteer for one or more of the two call-answering shifts: 2 PM-7 PM and 3 PM-8 PM. Refreshments, resources, and training will be provided. Calls will be answered in Spanish, and each shift begins with training in English. It is especially important to have trained volunteers in place and ready to help callers from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, when most calls will come in. BBB is happy to work with volunteers on shift timing and length. For more information, please contact Luana Lewis at 212-358-2842 or email llewis@newyork.bbb.org. See more details and sign up here.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center, to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners to design training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunities are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.

Prep for Success with WRCS: Paid-for training for Customer Service and Food Prep / Service careers. Includes five weeks of workshops, four weeks of active job search assistance, nationally recognized certification, ServSafe or NRF, paid internship opportunity, job placement upon completion, and one year of follow up. Eligibility: Ages 16-24, out of work, and out of school. Session begins November 5. Information session held Tuesdays at 3 PM; October 2, 9, 16, 23. For more information, call 212-941-9090 x3286.

Henry Street Settlement's Intern and Earn (formerly known as Young Adult Internship Program) empowers young adults to connect to careers and grow in their professional pursuits. Internships available in child care, corporate, facilities, arts, fashion, retail, tech, and more. Must be 17-24 years old and not currently working or in school. Cohort begins November 26th, 2018. Info sessions to start your application for the program are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM at 99 Essex Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY. For information, call 212-478-5400.

Program Recruitment: Samaschool - Domestic Workers and the Gig Economy, on October 22 and 23, 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM.

Community Links Supported Education Program is a nonprofit initiative supporting individuals with mental health conditions in pursuing education goals and successfully completing college, certification, licensing, or vocational degrees. Training opportunities include IT Training, Commercial Driver's License, Home Health Aide, Construction Work, NYS Master Barber, Medical Assistant, Maintenance and Janitorial, TV Production Assistant, Health and Office Operation (Medical Records), Wood Working, Cable Installation, Hospitality and Tourism Industry (NRAEF Certification), OSHA License, and more. Eligible individuals must be 18 years or older, and living in NYC with a mental health condition. Please call 929-210-9810.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), creating a business plan with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

Overcoming Invisible Barriers: Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM, at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and reduce barriers to your job finding (Ex. age, lack of goal). For information, call 718-661-5012.

Recruiting Event - The New York Botanical Garden on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 10 AM-11 AM for Seasonal Visitor Services Tram Driver (five openings), Seasonal Visitor Services Attendant (five openings) at The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Waston Building, Room 307, Bronx, NY 10458.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, October 18, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs.

Introduction to Computers: Thursday, October 18, 2018, 3 PM-4:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Basic computer skills training for those with no or limited knowledge of computers. For more information, call 718- 613- 3811.

Create a Resume (Spanish): Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:45 AM-11 AM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. (Duration: two hours). Check-in: 8:45 AM-9:00 AM. For information, call 718- 960-7901.

Dealing with Job Loss: Friday, October 19, 2018, 11 AM-1 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Attendees will discuss the job loss stages of grief, and participate in a self assessment exercise, customer talk, and expressing their feelings.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of October 14 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of October 7

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 09:07:36 -0400

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), observed each October, celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities, and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. This year's NDEAM theme, America's Workforce Empowering All, recognizes the importance of ensuring all Americans can participate in our nation's vibrant workforce.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides tools for job creators to establish more apprenticeship programs. Through the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion, ODEP helps employers recruit and retain Americans with disablilities; and ODEPs Job Accommodation Network provides employers with guidance on workplace accommodation. Just last week, ODEP announced $19 million in grants to help those who become ill or injured remain at work, or return to work.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a time to emphasize the importance of ensuring all Americans, including those with disabilities, can put their skills and talents to work. It is an opportunity for our nation’s job creators to enhance their commitment to a workplace that ensures America’s workforce empowers all.

You can learn more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month from the Department of Labor blog post America's Workforce: Empowering All.

Employment Programs

New American Chamber of Commerce Notary Public Training Course will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 6-9 PM at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Downtown Brooklyn. This 3-hour Notary Public Training Course is designed to educate individuals with the legal terminology, concepts and clauses contained in the framwork of the New York State Notary booklet. Fee: $50 advance, $60 at the door covers course materials and information on: Supplemental Study Guide, Notary Fact Sheet, Practical Exam, Sample Forms, Notary Public Application and Oath of Office, NY State License Law Booklet, NY State Exam Schedule and Expert Training and Assistance. For more information call 718-722-9217. Register at New American Chamber of Commerce, NYC.

NYC Small Business Services work with the New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare (NYACH), the city's healthcare industry partnership, and the Workforce 1 Healthcare Career Center, to offer no-cost training programs that prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the healthcare field. With NYACH, NYC Small Businesss Services engage employers, educational institutions, training providers, and other partners in designing training programs that provide the required skills and credentials for viable healthcare career opportunities. Opportunities are available for those interested in ambulatory care and acute care.

Henry Street Settlement's Intern and Earn (formerly known as Young Adult Internship Program) empowers young adults to connect to careers and grow in their professional pursuits. Internships available in child care, corporate, facilities, arts, fashion, retail, tech, and more. Must be 17-24 years old and not currently working or in school. Cohort begins November 26, 2018. Info sessions to start your application for the program are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM at 99 Essex Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY. For information, call 212-478-5400.

Program Recruitment - Samaschool: Domestic Workers and the Gig Economy on October 22 and 23, 5:15 PM-8:30 PM.

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works Program to help industrial businesses fill open positions. A job fair will be hosted on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:30 -11:30 AM, at Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314. Top jobs available include: CDL Drivers Class A & B, Warehouse Inventory & Facility Maintenance Workers, Warehouse Forklift/Pallet Operators, Bicycle Mechanics, Printing Press Mechanics, HVAC Technician, Sign/Storefront Installers, Handyman (with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills). To schedule your appointment time, register by emailing jay@siedc.org, with your resume attached.

Prep for Success with WRCS: Paid-for training for Customer Service and Food Prep / Service Careers. Five weeks of workshops, four weeks of active job search assistance, nationally recognized certification, ServSafe or NRF, paid internship opportunity, job placement upon completion, and one year of follow up. Eligibility: Applicants must be ages 16-24, out of work, and out of school. Session begins November 5. Information session held Tuesdays at 3 PM on October 2, 9, 16, and 23. For more information, call 212-941-9090 x3286.

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works program to help industrial businesses fill open positions at their firm. 80+ open positions available include: CDL Driver, Mechanic, Graphic Designer, Installer/fabricator, Plumbing, Electrican HVAC Technician, Auto Body, Welder, Accounting, Sales, Warehouse Associates, General Contractors, General Labor, Bookkeeper, and more. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to dawn@siedc.org.

Rebuilding Together NYC Construction Skills Training is now available. For more information, call 718-488-8840, x18.

Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Security Guard Training: Registration (see details here) is Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM (except holidays). The calendar of classes is available here.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

Recruiting Event - Alliance Computing Solutions: Thursday, October 11, 2018, 10 AM-12 PM for Robotics Technician Training (20 openings) at Lower Manhattan Workforce 1 Career Center, 75 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013. 1st session starts at 10 AM, 2nd session starts at 11 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time. Please bring photo ID and two copies of your resume.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, October 11, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs.

Introduction to Computers: Thursday, October 11, 2018, 3 PM-4:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Basic computer skill training for those with no or limited knowledge of computers. Call 718-613-3811 for more information.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of October 7 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of September 30

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:21:49 -0400

Throughout September, National Preparedness Month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds workers and job creators the time to prepare for severe weather emergencies is now.

Workers need to be protected before, during, and after storms to ensure they return home safely at the end of each shift. If you're a job creator, you can keep workers safe by:

Developing emergency plans. Job creators should develop emergency plans and ensure workers know how to execute them. Plans should detail suitable places to take shelter, policies to ensure all personnel are accounted for, and procedures for addresssing hazardous materials that are on-site.
Staying aware and maintaining supplies. OSHA encourages everyone to stay aware of weather forecasts and keep emergency supplies on-hand, including a battery-operated weather radio, to be prepared when severe weather strikes.

These general guidelines apply to all severe weather emergencies, however preparation for specific hazards may vary by event. OSHA provides resources on workplace preparedness and response for specific severe weather emergencies including tomadoes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. For more information on protecting workers from severe weather events, visit OSHA's Emergency Preparedness and Response web page.

You can also learn about OSHA: National Preparedness Month from the Department of Labor blog post September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Workplace Ready for Severe Weather?

Employment Programs

Prep for Success with WRCS: Paid-for training for Customer Service and Food Prep / Service Careers. Five weeks of workshops, four weeks of active job search assistance, nationally recognized certification, ServSafe or NRF, paid internship opportunity, job placement upon completion, one year of follow up. Eligibility: Ages 16-24, out of work, and out of school. Session begins November 5. Information session held Tuesdays at 3 PM: October 2, 9, 16, 23. For more information, call 212-941-9090 x3286.

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works Program to help industrial businesses fill open positions. A job fair will be hosted on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Top jobs available include: CDL Drivers Class A & B, Warehouse Inventory & Facility Maintenance Workers, Warehouse Forklift/Pallet Operators, Bicycle Mechanics, Printing Press Mechanics, HVAC Technician, Sign/Storefront Installers, Handyman (with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills). To schedule your appointment time, register by emailing jay@siedc.org, with your resume attached.

Brooklyn Networks is a free six-week training program that helps unemployed and underemployed individuals access career in low-voltage cabling. The course prepares graduates to obtain the industry-recognized BICSI credential, followed by work in fields like voice and data cabling, security system installation, broadcast cabling, and A/V system installation. For more information, call 718-237-2017 x149 and attend an information session.

Full-Time Jobs available with Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT): OBT is a 35-year-old nonprofit organization operating out of multiple locations. The mission of OBT is to help disadvantaged youth and adults recognize their own self-worth, and advance towards self-efficiency and financial security through job training, academic reinforcement, improved life skills, job placement, and support services. Positions available include: Chief of Employer Partnerships and Workforce Innovations, Director of Community and Government Affairs, Director of Communications and Marketing, Youth Program Director, Development Associate, Quality Assurance/Data Reporting Manager, Data Support Specialist, Employment Specialist, College Access Director, and Community Outreach Specialist. For more information, call 1-800-662-1220.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

Managing Job Loss Workshop: Monday, October 1, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and manage your losses to deal with this transition. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Recruiting Event - PAE: Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM for General Office Workers (50 openings). The General Office Worker (General Clerk) is responsible for providing administrative support to those personnel supporting the adjudication process of individuals who have applied for immigration and citizenship benefits. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Job location is in the Manhattan Financial District.

Transferring Skills Workshop: Thursday, October 4, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify your transferable skills and target them to new jobs. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Introduction to Computers: Thursday, October 4, 2018, 3 PM-4:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Basic computer skill training for those with no or limited knowledge of computers. Call 718-613-3811 for more information.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of September 30 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of September 23

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:42:52 -0400

Through hard work and a unique apprenticeship program, Antonio Williams of Louisana has transitioned from the military to the tech industry after a 22-year career in the U.S. Army as a culinary specialist.

Apprenti is a program from the Washington Technology Industry Association Workforce Institute that addresses the workforce shortage in the tech industry through paid, on-the-job training and education. The program began in Washington state and has since expanded nationally through a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship intermediary contract.

This "pre-apprenticeship" phase allowed Antonio to learn foundational skills related to hardware, networking, software deployment, and troubleshooting. He received certifications in A+, Network+, Linux+, and Server+ before being placed as a data center technician apprentice with a technology company in Portland, Oregon.

"The program provided a great avenue to change careers after the military," said Antonio. "I would recommend this program to anyone."

You can learn more about Antonio's story from the Department of Labor blog post "After the Army, a New Career in Tech," written by Leo Kay from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs in San Francisco.

Employment Programs

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works Program to help industrial businesses fill open positions. A job fair will be hosted on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Top jobs available include: CDL Drivers Class A & B, Warehouse Inventory & Facility Maintenance Workers, Warehouse Forklift/Pallet Operators, Bicycle Mechanics, Printing Press Mechanics, HVAC Technician, Sign/Storefront Installers, Handyman (with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills). To schedule your appointment time, register by emailing jay@siedc.org with your resume attached.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) Train and Earn Program provides free food service training to young adults (age 16-24) not currently working or in school. In just five weeks, participants can receive a $500 completion stipend, with certifications in Customer Service, ServSafe, Microsoft Office, and NYC Food Handlers, plus Employment Readiness Training, Academic Tutoring, Paid Intership, Education/Career Counseling, and much more. NMIC is located at 45 Wadsworth Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10033, Monday through Thursday, 9:30 AM-4 PM. For more information, call 212-822-8325 or 212-453-5378.

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher, or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

Opportunities For a Better Tomorrow TechSTART program will immerse participants into the world of modern digital technology by providing the opportunity to develop in-demand computer programming and coding skills. Program participants will cultivate critical thinking skills, learn to design websites, and achieve technological literacy. Upon completion of the 12-week program, participants will receive assistance with job placement assistance, advanced training, and/or support with college admittance. Classes are Monday to Friday, 9 AM-4 PM at the Innovation Lab at 87 35th Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

Intro to Social Media Workshop: Monday, September 24, 2018, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11021. Get an understanding of social media, and learn how you can use social media sites to help your job search. For more information, call 718-780-9200.

Overcoming Invisible Barriers Workshop: Monday, September 24, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and reduce barriers to your job finding (such as age, lack of goal). For more information, call 718-661-5012.

Recruiting Event - Alliance Computing Solutions: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 10 AM-12 PM for Robotics Technician (20 openings) at NYC Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10027. Alliance Computing Solutions, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Robotics Technician training program.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Harlem Mini Job Fair: Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 11 AM-1 PM at NYC Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6 th floor, (between 7th and 8th Avenues), New York, NY 10027. Participating businesses: PAE, Momofuku, Lord and Taylor. Job opportunities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens. Meet with businesses for positions in Administrative, Food Service, Retail.

Brooklyn Mini Job Fair: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at New York State Department of Labor, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participating businesses: Penda Aiken, PAE, The New Jewish Home, New York Cruise Lines, New York & Company. No appointment or registration necessary. Please bring several copies of your resume. Professional attire. Must bring I.D.

Recruiting Event - Military Sealift Command: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 10 AM-12 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Military Sealift Command (MSC) offers careers in the maritime industry, and combine job security with training and advancement opportunities. This combination can take your career further, faster. Careers with MSC include federal benefits, paid leave, and flexibility. MSC is currently recruiting for: Ships Communication Officer, Chief Radio Electronics Technician, Steward Cook, Chief Radio Electronics Technician, and First Radio Electronics Technician.

Transferring Skills Workshop: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify your transferable skills and target them to new jobs. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of September 23 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of September 16

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:50:47 -0400

A school principal's day is a reflection of many complex interactions such as:

communicating with multiple types of stakeholders
managing financial resources
connecting with students
leading professional development
being a collaborative team player

You may wonder how one person could accomplish all this in one day. Scott Crisp, principal at Jackson Hole High School, and a 2017-18 U.S. Department of Education School Ambassador Fellow, welcomes you into one of his days at Jackson Hole High School with a new blog post.

Scott notes that "Ensuring the safety of students and faculty is my primary responsibility, and equally important as continuing to develop and improve student learning opportunities through the latest research. This is the core of being a reflective and adaptive lead learner."

You can learn about Scott's day as a school principal in the Department of Education blog post, A Day in the Life of a Principal, written by Scott Crisp.

Employment Programs

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works Program to help industrial businesses fill open positions. A job fair will be hosted on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Top jobs available include: CDL Drivers Class A & B, Warehouse Inventory & Facility Maintenance Workers, Warehouse Forklift/Pallet Operators, Bicycle Mechanics, Printing Press Mechanics, HVAC Technician, Sign/Storefront Installers, Handyman (with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills). To schedule your appointment time, register by emailing jay@siedc.org , with your resume attached.

Opportunities For a Better Tomorrow TechSTART program will immerse participants into the world of modern digital technology by providing the opportunity to develop in-demand computer programming and coding skills. By participating in the program, participants will cultivate critical thinking skills, learn to design websites, and achieve technological literacy. Upon completion of the 12-week program, participants will receive assistance with job placement assistance, advanced training, and /or support with college admittance. Classes are Monday to Friday 9 AM-4 PM at the Innovation Lab at 87 35th Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher, or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

New York Drives helps students obtain their driver’s licenses so they can access advanced training for a specific career path. This program is six weeks long: the first three weeks focus on strengthening students’ professional development skills, and the last three weeks focus on part-time driving lessons. After successfully passing road tests, graduates enroll in one of Brooklyn Workforce Innovation's (BWI) sector-based training programs, leading to skilled employment, or are placed directly into jobs. Once a year, New York Drives also offers security guard training where graduates obtain their security guard certificates and license.

New York City Career Center Events and Recruiting

Career Development Workshop: Monday, September 17, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Expand your view of qualities that you offer potential employers. For more information, call 718-661-5012.

Recruiting Event: Waste Connections, Inc.: Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 10 AM-2 PM for Overnight CDL B Driver (four openings) and Driver Helper (six openings) at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 7th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Waste Connections Inc. is an integrated solid-waste services company that provides solid-waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in 39 states and six Canadian provinces.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, Sepember 18, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals. For information, call 718-661-5012.

Recruiting Event - Urban Resource Institute: Thursday, September 20, 2018, 10 AM-3 PM at Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Includes Case Manager (five openings), Recreation Specialist (two openings), Shift Supervisor (four openings), Security Monitor (15 openings), Residential Specialist (10 openings), Supervisor of Children Services (two openings), Child Care Worker (four openings).

Spanish Speaking Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, September 20, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Organize, revise, and update your resume.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, September 20, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and select the appropriate type for their specific needs.

Dealing with Job Loss Workshop: Friday, September 21, 2018, 11 AM-1 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Attendees will discuss the job loss stages of grief, a self-assessment exercise, and customer talk, and will get to express their feelings.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of September 16 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of September 9

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:36:51 -0400

Andrea Suh has been teaching for seven years in Washington, DC as an early childhood educator. Her passion and career have been focused on providing comprehensive early childhood education to underprivileged students and families.

But "should I stay or should I go?" is the question Andrea has asked herself, with guilt, after the successful conclusion of each of those seven years. The question is not easy to answer because there are just too many replies to the question "Why should I stay?"

You can learn about Andrea's "whys of teaching" and her "concluding picture" in her Department of Education blog post, Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Employment Programs

NYPL Career Services Annual Resource and Career Expo: Friday, September 14, 2018, 11 AM-4 PM, Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Meet with employers from varying industries including Retail, Manufacturing, Security and Law Enforcement, Construction, Transportation, Administrative, Health Professions, and more. A fast and simple approach for employers to identify, screen, and review credentials, as well as select potential candidates for their organizations. Pre-registration required online at the Eventbrite link here. For any questions, contact ceis@nypl.org or call 718-579-4260.

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), creating a business plan with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) Train and Earn Program is now recruiting for their September cohort. For more information, call 212-822-8325 or 212-453-5378.

Rebuilding Together NYC Construction Skills Training is now available. For more information, call 718-488-8840, x18.

Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Security Guard Training: Registration (see details here) is Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM (except holidays). The calendar of classes is available here.

New York City Career Centers and Recruiting

Bronx Mini-Job Fair: Wednesday, September 12, 2 018, 10 AM-1PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Participating Businesses: UPS, Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County, Cooperative Home Care Associates, The Jewish Board.

Transferring Skills Workshop: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 12:30 - 2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Ave. 2nd floor,Flushing, NY 11355. Identify your transferable skills and target them to new jobs.

Basic Resume Writing Workshop: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 1:30 PM-3 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, and chronological and combination resumes, and will select the appropriate resume type for their specific needs.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of September 9 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of September 2

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:12:15 -0400

In July 2018, the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent—only the eighth time the monthly rate has fallen below 4.0 percent since 1970. Three of those months have been in 2018.

Here are five more things you should know from the July 2018 Employment Situation report from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics:

A total of 3.9 million new jobs have been created since November 2016, including 157,000 new jobs in July
The Hispanic unemployment rate set a new record low for the second month in a row, at 4.5 percent
The unemployment rate for workers with less than a high school diploma is the lowest ever
932,000 new jobs have been created in goods-producing industries since November 2016, including 431,000 in construction and 412,000 in manufacturing
A record-high 156 million Americans have jobs

Here is U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta's statement on the July 2018 jobs report, and you can learn more about the 2018 U.S. unemployment rate from the Department of Labor blog post, 3.9 % Unemployment Rate, and Five More Things You Should Know From July's Jobs Report.

Employment Programs

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have at least a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), creating a business plan with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) Train and Earn Program is now recruiting for their September cohort. For more information, call 212-822-8325 or 212-453-5378.

Rebuilding Together NYC Construction Skills Training is now available. For information, call 718-488-8840, x18.

Under the America's Promise CUNY TechWorks Program, Queensborough Community College (QCC) offers an Applied Software Development Training Program covering web client programming, systems design and inplementation, and smartphone application development. This hands-on, tech skills training program culminates in a capstone application development class focused on building students' professional programming portfolios. Credits earned can be applied towards QCC's AAS degree in Information and Internet Technology. For more information, call 718-631-6343.

New York City Career Centers and Recruiting

Specific events TBA. For a full list of events throughout New York, see this link for details from the New York State Department of Labor.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of September 2 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of August 26

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:31:40 -0400

Across the United States the week August 13-19 and around the world, over 200 organizations – including small businesses, non-profits, and our armed forces –were set to participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Safe + Sound campaign (Safe + Sound), an initiative to raise awareness of effective workplace safety and health programs.

Outreach efforts such as Safe + Sound, along with enforcement and compliance assistance, reflect the Trump Administration’s strong commitment to protecting the health and safety of American workers. In addition to the critical goal of preventing workplace injuries and illnesses, establishing a culture of workplace safety benefits job creators and workers by:

Increasing worker satisfaction: Safety-conscious job creators can help workers stay engaged in their work, which can lead to other benefits, such as reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, and improved employee retention.
Improving productivity: By preventing accidents, workers can stay safe and businesses can maintain economic outputs and avoid damage to equipment or facilities.
Reducing costs: Companies spend $1 billion per week on workers’ compensation, which is money that could be invested in improving safety measures, growing businesses, and creating jobs.

You can learn more about Safe +Sound Week from the Department of labor blog, Safe + Sound Week August 13 - 19, 2018, written by Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health.

Employment Programs

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have at least a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Security Guard Training: Registration (see details here) is Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM (except holidays). The calendar of classes is available here.

Free and low-cost OSHA training and certification courses are offered by six organizations. To contact any organization with questions, please visit the following website, and call the phone number provided for that organization.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), creating a business plan with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) Train and Earn Program is now recruiting for their September cohort. For more information, call 212-822-8325 or 212-453-5378.

Rebuilding Together NYC Construction Skills Training is available. For more information, call 718-488-8840, x18.

NYC Career Center Events and Recruiting

Managing Job Loss Workshop: Monday, August 27, 2018, 12:30 - 2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Ave., 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and manage your losses to deal with this transition. For more information call 718-661-5012.

Retail Training Information Session: Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 10 - 11 AM at Workforce 1 Career Center, 120 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY 10301. Old Navy, Nordstrom, H&M, Starbucks, Nike, Samsonite, Crocs Dennis Basso, Royal Jewelers, Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers and more will soon be hiring for positions at Empire Outlets. Instructions for Attending: RSVP at statentisland.dews@labor.ny.gov

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 2 - 4-PM, at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Ave., 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals. For more information call 718-661-5012.

Benefits for Exploring Job Zone: Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 2 - 4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone an interactive resource to help manage their careers.

Introduction to Services Information Session: Thursday, August 30, 2018, 8:30 - 9:30 AM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check In Time: 8:30 AM.

Retail Training Information Session: Thursday, August 30, 2018, 10 - 11 AM at Workforce 1 Career Center, 120 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY 10301. Old Navy, Nordstrom, H& M, Starbucks , Nike, Samsonite, Crocs Dennis Basso, Royal Jewelers, Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers and more will soon be hiring for positions at Empire Outlets. Instructions for Attending: RSVP at statenisland.dews @labor.ny.gov

Individual Resume Review/ Career Advisement Workshop: Thursday, August 30, 2018, 12:30 - 3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This session provides jobseekers the opportunity to meet individually with a Career Advisor to discuss employment and training opportunities, next steps, and to review resume for potential updates.

Acing the Interview Workshop: Thursday, August 30, 2018, 1:30 - 4 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458, This workshop will help jobseekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and the follow up required to get a job. (Duration: two and a half hours) Check In : 1:30 - 2:00 PM.

Transferring Skills Workshop: Thursday, August 30, 2018, 2 - 4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Ave., 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify your transferable skills & target them to new jobs. For more information call 718- 661-5012 or 718-321-6316.

Create a Resume Workshop: Friday, August 31, 2018, 1 - 3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Rd., 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk jobseekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. (Duration: two hours). Check In: 1:00 - 1:30 PM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of August 26 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of August 19

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:10:24 -0400

July 26, 2018 marked the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA signaled a new era of opportunity for Americans with disabilities; the law prohibits discrimination against job seekers and employees based on disability, and also outlines ways to accommodate those with disabilities in the workplace and in public.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) focuses exclusively on the needs of workers with disabilities, and the job creators who hire them. Through research and technical assistance, and in collaboration with partners, ODEP ensures that:

Americans with disabilities have the workplace accommodations they need to succeed
Job creators learn how to implement disability-inclusive workplace policies
Young people with disabilities grow up with ambitious career aspirations
Adults with disabilities have access to competitive, integrated employment opportunities and economic self-sufficiency.

You can learn more about disability employment policy from the Department of Labor blog post 28 Years of the ADA: Jobs for All Americans, by Jennifer Sheehy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy.

Employment Programs

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), creating a business plan with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) Train and Earn Program is now recruiting for their September cohort. For more information, call 212-822-8325 or 212-453-5378.

Rebuilding Together NYC Construction Skills Training is available. For more information, call 718-488-8840, x18.

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have at least a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

NYC Career Center Events and Recruiting

Intro to Social Media Workshop: Monday, August 20, 2018, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Get an understanding of social media, and learn how you can use social media sites to help your job search. For more information, call 718-780-9200.

Overcoming Invisible Barriers Workshop: Monday, August 20, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and reduce barriers to your job finding (ex. age, lack of goal). For more information, call 718-661-5012 or 718-321-6316.

Queens Mini Job Fair: Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at Queens Career Center, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd floor, Jamaica, New York, 11432. Participating businesses: Fresh Direct, UPS, Forrest Solutions, Big Apple Children Services, Community Access, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Department of Correction NYC.

Career Development Workshop: Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Learn the value of the career exploration process and how it can positively impact your career path.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM.

Recruiting Event: Rite Aid: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 10 AM-3 PM for Loss Prevention Agent (10 openings) at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 7th floor, Bronx, New York 10458. The primary purpose of the Asset Prevention Agent is to ensure a safe, secure, and profitable store environment for Rite Aid associates and customers, while upholding the core values and service attributes consistent with the Rite Aid brand and strategy.

Recruiting Event - Sunnyside Community Services, Inc.: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 10 AM-4 PM for Foreman (one opening) and Home Health Aide (15 openings) at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Sunnyside Community Services offers free Spanish language training to become a Certified Home Health Aide. For registration information, contact Ms. Berman at 718-321-6342.

Individual Resume Review/Career Advisement Workshop: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 12:30 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM.

Acing the Interview: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 1:30 PM-4 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and review the follow-up required to get a job. (Duration: two-and-a-half hours). Check-in: 1:30 PM-2:00 PM.

Create a Resume Workshop: Friday, August 24, 2018, 1 PM- 3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. (Duration: two hours). Check-in: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of August 19 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of August 12

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:20:47 -0400

With 6.6 million open jobs across the nation, America’s job creators are ready to hire. As the Labor Department celebrated National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) has an important message for those job creators: America’s veterans are ready to work.

VETS works to connect job creators with talented veterans who can bring their proven skills, experiences, and leadership qualities to the workplace. VETS can also help job creators develop or enhance a veteran hiring program, recruit a veteran from their community, upskill or reskill a veteran who has already been hired, and even provide one-on-one assistance when needed.

By engaging job creators and recognizing veterans’ valuable skills, the Department of Labor can ensure America’s service members and veterans have access to good, family-sustaining jobs.

You can learn more about hiring veterans by reading the Department of Labor blog post The Department of Labor Celebrates National Hire a Veteran Day, by Matthew Miller, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy in the Department's Veterans' Employment and Training Service.

Employment Programs

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have at least a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has launched the SI Works program to help industrial businesses fill open positions at their firm. 80+ open positions available include: CDL Driver, Mechanic, Graphic Designer, Installer/fabricator, Plumbing, Electrician, HVAC Technician, Auto Body, Welder, Accounting, Sales, Warehouse Associates, General Contractors, General Labor, Bookkeeper, and more. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to dawn@siedc.org.

Brooklyn Networks is a free, six-week training program that helps unemployed and underemployed individuals access a career in low-voltage cabling. The course prepares graduates to obtain the industry-recognized BICSI credential, followed by work in fields like voice and data cabling, security system installation, broadcast cabling, and A/V system installation. For more information, call 718-237-2017 x 149 and attend an information session.

NYC Career Center Events and Recruiting

Upgrade a Resume Workshop: Monday, August 13, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop walks job seekers through the steps for upgrading their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each participant's resume. Attendees must have an electronic version of their resume in PDF form, available either in their email or on a flash drive. (Duration: two hours).

Job Search Planning Workshop (Spanish): Monday, August 13, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM, two slots available. Must call for appointment: (718) 960-2458.

Brooklyn Bridge to Employment Expo: Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 9 AM-2 PM at Industry City, 233 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232. This career expo offers a dozen industries including: Civil Service, Construction, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Social Services, and Retail. Located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.

Job Search Planning Workshop (English): Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers.

Individual Resume Review /Career Advisement Workshop: Thursday, August 16, 2018, 12:30 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This session provides job seekers the opportunity to meet individually with a Career Advisor to discuss employment and training opportunities, as well as next steps, and to review their resume for potential updates.

Acing the Interview Workshop: Thursday, August 16, 2018, 1:30 PM-4 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and discuss the follow-up required to get a job. (Duration: two-and-a-half hours). Check-in: 1:30 PM-2:00 PM.

Create a Resume Workshop: Friday, August 17, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. (Duration: two hours). Check-in: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of August 12 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of August 5

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:33:18 -0400

The U.S. Department of Labor announces a grant to help recruit, train, and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticehip programs, for careers in manufacturing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and healthcare, among other industries. The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grants help to expand pathways for women to enter, and lead, in all industries.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2016, the year for the most recent data available, women accounted for more than half of all workers within several industry sectors, including education and health services (75 percent), financial activities (52 percent), and leisure and hospitality (51 percent). Women accounted for less than half in several other industry sectors, including manufacturing (29 percent), agriculture (25 percent), transportation and utilities (24 percent), mining (13 percent), and construction (9 percent).

Women account for less than 10 percent of individuals enrolled in apprenticeship programs.

The WANTO grant program will award at least $994,000 to community-based organizations to encourage women's employment in under-represented occupations, and pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Grants will be awarded to up to six recipients. Organizations applying must provide one or more of the following types of technical assistance:

Developing pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or non-traditional skills training programs to prepare women for those careers
Providing ongoing orientation for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women to succeed in those careers
Setting up support groups and facilitating networks for women, to improve their retention

You can learn more from the July 17, 2018 Department of Labor News Releaese, "U.S. Department of Labor Announces Grant To Help Women Enter Apprenticeships, Expand Job Opportunities."

Employment Programs

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have at least a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Security Guard Training: Registration (see details here) is Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM (except holidays). The calendar of classes is available here.

Young Adult Internship Program, offered by Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, is a 14-week program that includes three weeks of job-training classes followed by an 11-week paid internship. Internships are available at large corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, and government offices. Participants have the opportunity to earn their National Retail Federation Customer Service Certification and their Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. Classes run Monday to Friday, 9 AM-3 PM.

NYC Career Center Events and Recruiting

Upgrade a Resume Workshop: Monday, August 6, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop walks attendees through the steps of upgrading their resumes and provides intensive one-on-one feedback on each participant's resume. Must have an electronic version of your resume, available either via email or on a flash drive. (Duration: two hours).

Job Search Planning Workshop (Spanish): Monday, August 6, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in 2:00 PM-2:15 PM, two slots available. Must call for appointment: 718-960-2458.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in 2:00 PM-2:15 PM.

Individual Resume Review/Career Advisement Workshop: Thursday, August 9, 2018, 12:30 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458.

Hot Bread Kitchen Informational Session: Thursday, August 9, 2018, 10 AM - 12 PM at NYS Department of Labor Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10027. The training program is designed to give women who have a passion to bake an opportunity to train to advance or start a new career. Through this training you will learn the trade to bread baking.

Acing the Interview Workshop: Thursday, August 9, 2018, 1:30 PM-4 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and review the follow-up required to get a job. (Duration: two-and-a-half hours).

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Friday, August 10, 2018, 10 AM-12:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers.

Create a Resume Workshop: Friday, August 10, 2018, 1 PM-3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. (Duration: two hours).

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of August 5 become available.

Job and Employment Links for the Week of July 29

Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:58:47 -0400

Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) is a sector-based workforce development program that prepares women for careers in the construction, transportation, energy, and facilities maintenance industries.

NEW programs include hands-on shop skills, classroom instruction, physical fitness assessment, job development and placement services, social service referrals, and case management.

The organization currently offers two programs: Blue Collar Prep and NEW at Night. To learn more and sign up for an information session, please call 212-627-6252. You must have an appointment to attend an information session.

Information sessions are held on Tuesdays at 10 AM and Wednesdays at 6 PM, at 243 West 20th Street, New York City, at the Judith P. Vladeck Center for Women.

At the information session, attendees will be tested in basic reading and math skills. Click here to see example reading questions and to take a practice test. Click here to see example math questions and to take a practice test.

Employment Programs

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have at least a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher, or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

NYC Career Center Events and Recruiting

Managing Job Loss Workshop: Monday, July 30, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and manage your losses to deal with this transition.

Job Search Planning (Spanish) Workshop: Monday, July 30, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforc e 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in 2:00 PM-2:15 PM, two slots available. Must call for appointment.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 - 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focused on obtaining job goals.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers.

Individual Resume Review /Career Advisement Workshop: Thursday, August 2, 2018, 12:30 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This session provides job seekers the opportunity to meet individually with a Career Advisor to discuss employment and training opportunities and next steps, and to review their resume for potential updates.

Transferring Skills Workshop: Thursday, August 2, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify your transferable skills and target them to new jobs.

Acing the Interview Workshop: Thursday, August 2, 2018, 1:30 PM-4 PM at the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and review the follow-up required to get a job. (Duration: two-and-a-half hours). Check-in 1:30 PM-2:00 PM.

Create a Resume Workshop: Friday, August 3, 2018, 1 PM- 3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop is designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. (Duration: two hours). Check-in 1:00 PM-1:30 PM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1 .

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

Please note that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of July 29 become available.