Career Services
Job and Employment Links for the Week of June 25
The Coalition for Queens (C4Q) is currently accepting applications for its Access Code program, which teaches coding and professional skills to talented adults from diverse and low income backgrounds. This 10- month program prepares applicants for software engineering jobs at companies like Kickstarter, Capital One, and IBM. The final application deadline has been extended to Friday, June 30.
Community Links Supported Education Program is a non-profit 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; living in NYC: and living with a Mental Health condition. Please reach out at 929-210-9810.
Mayor Bill de Blasio released New York Works, (June 15, 2017) a series of 25 initiatives to spur 100,000 jobs with good wages over the coming decade. To combat economic inequality, grow the middle class and adapt to ever-changing technology, the City will invest in industries with high wages and job potential, focusing on jobs that pay at least $50,000 per year or offer a clear path to that salary level.....
CUNY Tech Works in collaboration with CUNY BMCC (Borough of Manhattan Community College) Office of Adult Continuing Education and Workforce Development is offering "No Cost" Information Technology training. The 22 week industry certified Comupter Network Support training in CompTIA A+ and CISCO CCNA also includes soft skills preparation, and job placement assistance. Training earns up to 4 college credits towards a CIS Associate degree at BMCC. Classes begin August 21, 2017. Pre req: H.S. diploma or GED, Tabe test and interview for consideration. Must attend Information Session: Call 212-346-8410, visit www.bmcc.cuny.edu/ce
AutoZone will present a recruitment on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 9 am - 4 pm, for Store Manager (MIT) (5 openings), Sales (5 F/T & P/T openings), Part Sales Manager (5 F/T & P/T openings), Commercial Driver (5 openings), Commercial Sales Manager (5 openings), at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center , 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Contact Cristina Diaz at 718-613-3696.
Career Development workshop: Job Finding Club on Tuesday, June 27, 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 jobseekers and dislocated workers to form a weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals.
Basic Resume Writing workshop on Wednesday, June 28, 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.
ACV Enviro will present a recruitment on Thursday, June 29, 2017, 10 am - 2 pm for Field Technician (10 openings), Driver / Operator (10 openings), at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. To make an appointment, contact Ms. Diaz at 718-613-3696.
Spanish Speaking Resume Writing workshop on Thursday, June 29, 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 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 25 become available.
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