Neurodiversity is about the strategic integration of people with neurological disabilities into all workplaces, and its practice can yield exceptional results for both employers and employees, including those  on the autism spectrum.  You can learn more about neurodiversity from the Department of Labor blog,  All About Skills:  Tapping the Power of Neurodiversity, authored by Dr. Susanne M. Bruyere, professor of Disability Studies and the Director of the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University's ILR School.

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program supports this rapidly-growing industry by offering specialized, hands-on experience to New York students currently enrolled in a related academic field.  Students will gain unparalleled exposure and make valuable connections that will enhance their career opportunities.  The submission deadline for this RFP is Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 4:00 pm.

Stage NYC: Line Cook Training Program is a new, no-cost culinary training program designed to meet the growing demand for qualified kitchen employees in New York City's  restaurants while simultaneously increasing access for young adults looking to start their careers in the culinary arts. To be considered for this opportunity registration  is required.  If you meet the minimum qualifications for the program, Stage NYC will follow up to provide you with the date, time and location of an orientation session.

Home to Work Center for Displaced Homemakers offers free computer and vocational training, personal development and economic self-sufficiency workshops, career counseling,  job readiness  workshops and job search and placement assistance.  For information, call LaGuardia Community College Continuing Education 718-482-5171 or 718-482-5161.

Job Finding Club on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 2-4 pm. for all interested jobseekers and dislocated workers to form a weekly support group focusing on obtaining goals, at Flushing Workforce 1  Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.

SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Career Fair on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 10 am - 2 pm. at SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457. All interested jobseekers will meet employers in Healthcare, Direct Support, Technology, Civil Service , Security, Education and more.

Spanish Speaking Resume Writing  workshop on Thursday, May 4, 2017, 12:30 - 2:30 pm. at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.  All interested jobseekers will learn to organize, revise and update resumes.     

Job Zone on Friday, May 5, 2017, 9 - 11 am at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60  Barclay Ave. 2nd  Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.  This workshop is for all interested jobseekers and dislocated workers.  Log in, acces JZ modules.  Must have ny.gov ID.  Able to use computer.

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 April 30 become available.