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ParentJobNet Will Be Participating in This Year's ELL Conference

2013-05-08T23:46:00.000-04:00

The 10th Annual ELL Parent Conference: Creating Pathways to College--Dream, Believe, Succeed! (K-12) Presented by Division of Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners, the Division of Family and Community Engagement, the Translation and Interpretation Unit, Learning Leaders, and EPIC-Every Person Influences Children. An annual event for immigrant parents, parents of

2013-05-08T23:40:00.000-04:00

ParentJobNet and EmblemHealth Invite You to a Free Seminar on Accessing Health Care Coverage In this seminar, EmblemHealth will present information and clarity around they myraid of health care plans available to you and your family including those in need of government assisted programs. The presentation will be followed by opportunities for Q&A. WHEN Wednesday, May 15, 2013 TIME 9:

Upcoming Workshop Series

2013-04-29T18:49:00.001-04:00

CAREER OPTIONS IN CHANGING TIMES Free Workshop For Women Explore your skills and interest and how they can lead to job success Discover how to successfully network online and in person Learn how to write a winning resume and cover letter Master effective interviewing and follow-up strategies Including a special presentation on Healthcare Options with Emblem Health on May 15th

ParentJobNet Event at Starbucks - Huge Success!!

2013-03-23T17:59:00.003-04:00

Our March 20, 2013 "Toot Your Own Horn" Networking Event at Starbucks was a huge success! Thanks to those who came out and tooted their horn! PHOTOS  <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE

MWBE WORKSHOP WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

2013-02-17T12:32:00.000-05:00

Date: Wednesday, February 20 Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 11:30 AM MWBE Workshop with the NYC Department of Education - Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (doors open at 10 AM) FREE Meet Representatives from the New York City Department of Education (DOE) Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) and Division of Contracts and Purchasing (DCP). What you will learn: (1) how

Why Don't I have a Job Yet? Learn How to Assess Your Job Search

2013-02-13T18:40:00.000-05:00

Date: Saturday, February 16, 2013 Start Time: 9:45 AM End Time: 11:15 AM A job search involves many moving parts with resumes, a variety of letters to prepare, networking events, keeping up with colleagues and other contacts, as well as different kinds of research and analysis to be done and interviews to prepare for. On top of that we don’t always really want to do it and so don’t approach it

New Partner

2013-02-08T13:05:00.000-05:00

ParentJobNet is proud to Present Our new partner: Polarn O. Pyret Founded in 1976, Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) is Sweden ’s leading children’s wear brand. They are in nine countries with 110 stores across Europe and are expanding globally – Now to the USA! PO.P started a successful e-commerce boutique in the US over a year ago and is now expanding its retail store presence to select shopping

ESL Classes & Registration

2013-01-22T15:49:00.000-05:00

FREE ESL CLASSES FOR ADULTS Registration and Pre-Testing (Allow 1 hour) PS 57 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 & Central Park East High School 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 First Day of Class PS 57 Monday, January 28, 2013 CPE HS Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Beginner Classes PS 57 176 East 115th Street (Between 3rd & Lexington) New York,

New Year Message 2013

2013-01-18T19:26:00.001-05:00

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Don’t Know Where to Go Next: Use Your Accomplishments To Uncover Career Direction

2013-01-03T12:34:00.000-05:00

The job market is constantly changing – and so are we. As a result we are often changing what we do because of our own interests or as required by circumstance. In this talk we will look at what you like and have done well. We will look specifically at what you do (a function) and distinguish it from where you do it (an industry). We will also highlight your interests and preferences and show

Donate Today For A Chance To Win A Kindle

2012-12-31T10:31:00.001-05:00

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to ParentJobNet and help us continue our work and keep our efforts flourishing. Contribute by today, December 31, 2012, and get a tax-deduction off this year’s donation. In addition, if you make a donation this year, your name will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a new Kindle. The winner will be announced on our website

Happy Holidays from ParentJobNet

2012-12-11T14:27:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of public school families as they seek to build a sound foundation for their children. Although it's been a difficult year for some of us, we are reminded of and grateful for the enduring loyalty and support of our friends. Our experience has proven over and over again that parents who

Weekend Volunteering

2012-12-08T22:48:00.001-05:00

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THE HARD-HIT AREAS OF NEW YORK Saturday, December 8th & Sunday, December 9, 2012 Message from NYC Council Another BIG THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who went out over the weekend. We will be continuing with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th. Buses will be departing from 250 Broadway at 10am and will be

CAREER FAIR TODAY

2012-12-06T12:03:00.002-05:00

THE LONG ISLAND CAREER FAIR Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM The Melville Marriott 1350 Walt Whitman Road Melville, NY 11747 Please go to http://www.2251.www1.career-fairs-update.com/ for details and to pre-register for quick access to these events Dress for Success!!! Your first impression is very important Business attire is highly recommended

High Morale

2012-12-06T11:58:00.001-05:00

HIGH MORALE: HOW TO GET IT (AND KEEP IT) DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND BEYOND - 12/6/2012 Start Time: 7:00 PMEnd Time: 9:00 PM High Morale: How to get it (and keep it) during the holidays and beyond Being “in transition” can bring with it a fair amount of anxiety, which can be magnified during the Holiday Season when well-meaning friends ask us how (or what) we’re doing. In truth we’re,

New York City Career Fair

2012-12-04T17:27:00.002-05:00

The New York City Career Fair Wednesday, December 5 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Holiday Inn 440 West 57th Street New York City, NY 10019 Please go to http://www2251.www1.careerfairs-update.com/ for details and to per-register for quick access to these event. Dress for success!!! Your first impression is very important. Business attire is highly recommended.

FREE CAREER WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

2012-12-02T15:11:00.000-05:00

CAREER OPTIONS IN CHANGING TIMES (Free Workshop for Women) Explore your interests, skills, and abilities Discover how to network on line and in person Learn how to write a winning resume and cover letter Master successful interviewing strategies Including a special discussion on Healthcare Options with EmblemHealth on December 4 Dates Tuesdays Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 Time

Accessing Health Care Coverage

2012-12-01T11:36:00.000-05:00

ParentJobNet and EmblemHealth Invite You To A Free Seminar On Accessing Health Care Coverage In this seminar, experts from EmblemHealth will present information and clarity around the myriad of healthcare plans available to you and your family, small businesses, individuals, those with a prior medical condition and those in need of government assisted programs. Presentations will

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THE HARD-HIT AREAS OF NEW YORK

2012-11-30T12:37:00.001-05:00

Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, December 2, 2012 Message from NYC Council – Speaker Christine Quinn A big round of thanks to all of our Hurricane Sandy volunteers who helped out on Thanksgiving and over the holiday weekend. We will be continuing with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts this Saturday (December 1st) and Sunday (December 2nd). Buses will be departing from 250 Broadway in Lower

Giving Back on Giving Tuesday

2012-11-27T10:44:00.001-05:00

It's #GivingTuesday What Will You Give Today? BLACK FRIDAY.... CYBER MONDAY.... GIVE BACK ON #GIVINGTUESDAY WHAT WILL YOU GIVE TODAY? Please support our programs and services today on #GivingTuesday! Make a donation here on our secure page. Your gift is fully tax-deductible within the limits of the law. Visit our page on #GivingTuesday ....And spread the word!

Job Fair

2012-11-26T16:08:00.000-05:00

JOB FAIR - MEET WITH 25 EMPLOYERS! - 11/29/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM JOB FAIR - Thursday, Nov 29th, 2012 (10am - 2pm) BRONX EOC - 1666 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 (between 172nd & 173) CONFIRMED EMPLOYERS & ORGANIZATIONS Allied Barton Security Services ASA College Cablevision Creative Lifestyles HealthFirst Help USA

Happy Thanksgiving! ParentJobNet Giving Thanks

2012-11-21T10:07:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Colleagues: It seems that every year the Thanksgiving holiday takes on more and more significance in all of our lives. Whatever has transpired in the previous year, takes on even more meaning on the fourth Thursday in November if you’re here to see it. ParentJobNet, like so many of you, is thankful for many things, none more than the opportunity to

ParentJobNet Helps with Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

2012-11-20T07:34:00.003-05:00

November 10, 2012 – Far Rockaway, Queens, NY -- Sometimes a picture is truly worth a thousand words, however seeing some things with your own eyes makes it that much more tangible. Pat Craddick, the founder and executive director of ParentJobNet, along with 19 volunteers from the New York City Council and ParentJobNet found that out when they lent a helping hand to victims of Hurricane

Federal Grant for NY Workers & New Job Postings

2012-11-16T07:28:00.000-05:00

Governor Cuomo Announces over $27 Million Federal Grant to Hire Workers to Clean Up Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Grant Targets New Yorkers Who Lost Employment Due to Hurricane Sandy or are Unemployed and Not Receiving Unemployment Benefits. NOTE: ParentJobNet is in partnership with Workforce1 One-Stop Career Centers that are recruiting for these jobs; however, no

Volunteer Opportunities & Relief Efforts

2012-11-09T14:27:00.001-05:00

Courtesy of NYC Council A big THANK YOU to everyone across the City who has come out to volunteer in the aftermath of Sandy. The outpouring of support has been tremendous. The NYC Council is continuing to mobilize volunteers and identify new opportunities. Activities and locations have been varying from day to day, but folks should dress warmly, be prepared to get dirty/wet, and