Career Services
Job and Employment Links for the Week of February 12
The NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) offers Janitorial and Construction training tracks. Recruitment is now open for Construction Training and Janitorial Training. Please call 718-289-8100.
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-ApprenticeshipTraining, Hospitality Careers and LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail Training.
The Borough of Manhattan Community College, Division of Adult and Continuing Education offers no cost (if you qualify) Direct Support Professional Training. Training starts February 14, 2017. Attend an Open House and Assessment.
The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is hiring. This is your opportunity to work at Long Island's premier entertainment destination in Uniondale. Positions with Levy Restaurants include cooks, bartenders, culinary supervisors and more.
Youth Action YouthBuild East Harlem is recruiting for their 9- month free job training program. This program is for young people 17-24 years old with an interest in pursuing a career in construction or completing construction projects in the community.
Career Development workshop: Intro to Social Media on Monday, February 13, 2017, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn, Brooklyn, NY 11201, for all interested jobseekers to get an understanding of social media, and learn how you can use social media sites to help on their job search.
New Partners will present a recruitment on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 10 am - 1:30 pm, for Home Health Aide (5 F/T & P/T openings) at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barcl;ay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11357.
SP Plus will present a recruitment on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 10 am - 1 pm for Valet Attendant (50 openings), at Brooklyn Workforce Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn NY 11201. The employee will be required to have and maintain a valid state driver's license with a current address and acceptable driving record. Union position with full benefits: Health, Dental, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement/ Pension Plan.
SAGEWorks workshop: Empowering Women in the Workplace on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 11 am - 12:15 pm at the SAGE Center, 305 7th Avenue, 15 Floor. Interested job seekers please RSVP. SAGEWorks is a national employment support program for LGBT people age 40 and older that expands participants job hunting skills and career options, and connects employers to diverse high-caliber candidates.
Aramark will present a recruitment on Thursday, February, 16, 2017, 10 am - 1 pm for Concession Crew Members - Citi Field 100 P/T openings, at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Recruiting for cooks, food service helpers, counterworkers, supervisors and porters. Must be available to work all New York Mets homegames for the 2017 season.
Basic Resume Writing workshop on Thursday, February 16, 2017, 1:30 - 3 pm at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Participants will learn the purpose of a resume, chronological and combination resumes and select the appropriate type for their specific needs.
Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1.
Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.
Brooklyn Community Board 14: Available jobs
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 and 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 a free training in Quickbooks, Basic Accounting, and Excel. This training is open to anyone who is receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Class runs 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 who are receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Training runs Mondays through Fridays for six weeks and includes test prep and taking 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 for the above two training programs, email: info@cmpny.org, call 212-571-1690, or visit. CMP also provides tuition-based healthcare and business trainings 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.
Please note this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of February 12 become available.
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