New York Works:  NYCEDC and MOME release plan for VR/AR lab, over 500 new VR/AR jobs.  NYU Tandon School of Engineering selected as operator for state-of-the art VR/AR lab at  Brooklyn Navy Yard with workforce development center at CUNY Lehman College in the Bronx.  Lab will serve as a hub for city's emerging VR/AR sector with workspace early-stage capital, research, corporate innovation and workforce developement.

Andy Arias, a  policy adviser in the department's Office of Disability Employment Policy, in his blog , Everyone Has a Little Magic Inside Themselves, gives us  uplifting and inspiring life advice.  He states that , 'There is no magic pill in life to fix problems, but I believe that everyone has a little bit of magic inside themselves and , if they learn how to use it, they can accomplish great things."

Family Development Training and Credentialing Program (FDC) is a major New York State initiative that provides frontline workers with the skills and competencies they need to empower families.  The FDC curriculum, developed by Cornell University, consists of approximately 90 hours of intensive, interactive classroom study and an additional 10 hours of small  group instruction in porfolio development.  For more information call 718-552-1121.

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

New Partners, Inc. will present a recruitment on Tuesday, July11, 2017,  10 am - 1:30 pm for Home Health Aide (5 F/T  & P/T openings), at Flushing  Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.  Must be able to communicate in and understand English, take an employment exam, undergo a background check and undergo drug screening.

Career Development Workshop on Tuesday,  July 11, 2017, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at  Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. This workshop is for all interested job seekers to learn the value of the career exploration process and how the process can possibly impact their career path.

Job Finding Club on Tuesday , July 11, 2017, 12:30  - 2:30 pm at Flushing  Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Ave. 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355. This job club is for all interested jobseekers to form a weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals.

Aramark will present a recruitment on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 10 am - 3 pm for Merchandise Sales Cashier (100 seasonal openings), at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.  Appointment required.

Able Health Care Service, Inc. will present a recruitment on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 11 am - 2 pm  for Home Health Aide (5 openings), Personal Care Aide (5 openings), Certified Nursing Assistant (5 openings), at the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458.   Job  locations:  Bronx and Westchester County.  By appointment only.

Foodkick by Fresh Direct Inc. will present a recruitment on Thursday, July, 13, 2017, 10 am - 1 pm for Picker Packer Associate (15 F/T & P/T openings), Cashier / Checkout  Member (10 openings) at Brooklyn Workforce  1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.  To apply: RSVP/ No Appointment Required.  

Spanish Speaking Resume Writing  Workshop on Thursday, July 13, 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.   

Basic Resume Writing  Workshop on Thursday, July 13, 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 July 9 become available.