Career Services
Job and Employment Links for the Week of June 4
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations "Made in NY" Post Production Training Program connects men and women to careers in film and television post production. This five-week program combines a thorough introduction to the post production industry with hands-on-skills training in five commonly-used software applications for video editing and visual effects.
During this year's Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Monthn in May, the Department of Labor presents a blog post, A Histoy of Achievements (May 30, 2017) to honor the accomplishments of AAPI women in STEM, authored by Michelle Vaca, an economist at the department's Women's Bureau. Michelle points out that early exposure to science and mathematics, access to education from childhood to college, and the support of mentors that encouraged their academic and career pursuits are key common experiences that can lay the groundwork for women's success and persistence in the STEM fields.
- DSA-LESEN Construction Certifications training (June 12-16) OSHA 10 hour Construction, OSHA 4 hour Scaffold, OSHA 4 hour Flagger.
- Foundations in Customer Service training (class will start in early June) 3 weeks full-time training.
- LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail training (Class will start in late June) 8 weeks full-time training and 2 weeks paid internship.
Career Development Workshop on Monday, June 5, 2017, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, at Brooklyn Wokforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. This workshop is for all interested jobseekers to learn the value of the career exploration process and how the process can positively impact their career path.
CVS will present a recruitment on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10 am - 1 pm, for Clerk/Cashier (10 openings), Shift Supervisor Management Trainee (10 openings) at Upper Manhattan Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10027. By appointment only.
Mega Contracting Group will present a recruitment on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10 am - 2 pm, for Labor Monitor (4 openings) at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing , NY 11355. By appointment only.
Career Development workshop: Job Finding Club on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 2 - 4 pm at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Ave. 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355. This workshop is for all interested job seekers and dislocated workers to form a weekly support group focusing on obatinng job goals.
Basic Resume Writing workshop on Thursday, June 8, 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.
START Treatment & Recovery Center Career Fair on Friday, June 9, 2017, 3:30-7:30 pm at START Treatment & Recovery Center, 119 West 124th Street, New York, NY 10027. This job fair is for all interested jobseekers. Open positions include: Executive Roles , Counselors (CASAC), Clinic Directors (LCSW), Asst. Clinic Directors (LCSW), Nurses, Nurse Practioners, Physician Assistants, internships.
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 June 4 become available.
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Training for Women at the Grace Institute
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