July 26, 2018 marked the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA signaled a new era of opportunity for Americans with disabilities; the law prohibits discrimination against job seekers and employees based on disability, and also outlines ways to accommodate those with disabilities in the workplace and in public.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) focuses exclusively on the needs of workers with disabilities, and the job creators who hire them. Through research and technical assistance, and in collaboration with partners, ODEP ensures that:

• Americans with disabilities have the workplace accommodations they need to succeed
• Job creators learn how to implement disability-inclusive workplace policies
• Young people with disabilities grow up with ambitious career aspirations
• Adults with disabilities have access to competitive, integrated employment opportunities and economic self-sufficiency.

You can learn more about disability employment policy from the Department of Labor blog post 28 Years of the ADA: Jobs for All Americans, by Jennifer Sheehy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy.

Employment Programs

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy at LaGuardia Community College is  now recruiting for their September cohort. This free program is for unemployed and underemployed fathers between the ages of 18 and 30. For more information, get details here or call 718-730-7336.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) YouthBuild: Business Bootcamp is a five-month training program for out-of-school young people. Services include High School Equivalency Diploma, Customer Service Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), creating a business plan with NYC Business Solutions, engaging in employment readiness training, and receiving job placement assistance. Open registration is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Test begins at 12:45 PM. For more information, call 212-453-5369.

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation's (NMIC) Train and Earn Program is now recruiting for their September cohort. For more information, call 212-822-8325 or 212-453-5378.

Rebuilding Together NYC Construction Skills Training is available.  For more information, call 718-488-8840, x18.

School Professionals, the leading provider of substitute teachers for NYC Charter, Independent Parochial Schools, and Universal Pre-K, is currently seeking Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Tutors for Pre-K through 12th grade. Qualified individuals will have at least a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher, co-teacher or tutor in a pre-K-12th grade setting. School Professionals is also seeking UPK Teachers, and Teacher Aides for Nursery and Preschool. Qualified individuals will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or higher; 6+ months of experience as a lead teacher or teacher; 6+ months of experience as an afternoon teacher or assistant teacher, day care or summer camp counselor, or Sunday school teacher; or similar experience working with children age 2-6 years.

Full-Time Jobs available with Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT): OBT is a 35-year-old nonprofit organization operating out of multiple locations. The mission of OBT is to help disadvantaged youth and adults recognize their own self-worth, and advance towards self-efficiency and financial security through job training, academic reinforcement, improved life skills,  job placement, and support services. Positions available include: Chief of Employer Partnerships and Workforce Innovations, Director of Community and Government Affairs, Director of Communications and Marketing, Youth Program Director, Development Associate, Quality Assurance/Data Reporting Manager, Data Support Specialist, Employment Specialist, College Access Director, and Community Outreach Specialist. For more information, call 1-800-662-1220.

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations - Red Hook on the Road helps unemployed New Yorkers start new careers in commercial driving. After four weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel training, students are prepared to take the NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL) road test. Once students are licensed, Red Hook on the Road places graduates in a variety of jobs that move people and products throughout the city. Apply now.

Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Security Guard Training: Registration (see details here) is Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM (except holidays). Now accepting applications for Winter 2017 and Spring 2018 programs. The calendar of classes is available here.

The Cooper Union Retraining Program for Immigrant Engineers at CAMBA assists underemployed or unemployed immigrant engineers and IT professionals in gaining access to higher-paying  jobs through training and job placement assistance. The program includes night and weekend courses in information technology and chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, taught by Cooper Union faculty and field experts. Since its inception in 1987, the Retraining Program for Immigrant Engineers has placed 3,000 immigrant engineers into careers.

YearUp aligns job training with corporate partner needs and market trends to ensure that the skills students learn will be in demand. Learn valuable technical and professional skills, and gain work experience during internships at top companies. Earn a stipend throughout the program (while you train and during your internship) and complete courses eligible for college credits.

Community Links Supported Education Program is a nonprofit 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, and living in NYC with a mental health condition. Please call 929-210-9810.

NYC Career Center Events and Recruiting

Intro to Social Media Workshop: Monday, August 20, 2018, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Get an understanding of social media, and learn how you can use social media sites to help your job search. For more information, call 718-780-9200.

Overcoming Invisible Barriers Workshop: Monday, August 20, 2018, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Identify and reduce barriers to your job finding (ex. age, lack of goal). For more information, call 718-661-5012 or 718-321-6316.

Queens Mini Job Fair: Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 10 AM-1 PM at Queens Career Center, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd floor, Jamaica, New York, 11432. Participating businesses: Fresh Direct, UPS, Forrest Solutions, Big Apple Children Services, Community Access, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Department of Correction NYC.

Career Development Workshop: Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM at Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Learn the value of the career exploration process and how it can positively impact your career path.

Job Finding Club: Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 2 PM-4 PM at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals.

Benefits of Exploring Job Zone Workshop: Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 2 PM-4:15 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Participants will learn and explore how to use Job Zone, an interactive resource, to help manage their careers. Check-in: 2:00 PM-2:15 PM.

Recruiting Event: Rite Aid: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 10 AM-3 PM for Loss Prevention Agent (10 openings) at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 7th floor, Bronx, New York 10458. The primary purpose of the Asset Prevention Agent is to ensure a safe, secure, and profitable store environment for Rite Aid associates and customers, while upholding the core values and service attributes consistent with the Rite Aid brand and strategy.

Recruiting Event - Sunnyside Community Services, Inc.: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 10 AM-4 PM for Foreman (one opening) and Home Health Aide (15 openings) at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355. Sunnyside Community Services offers free Spanish language training to become a Certified Home Health Aide. For registration information, contact Ms. Berman at 718-321-6342.

Individual Resume Review/Career Advisement Workshop: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 12:30 PM-3 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Check-in: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM.

Acing the Interview: Thursday, August 23, 2018, 1:30 PM-4 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. This workshop will help job seekers prepare for interviews, demonstrate how to conduct oneself during the interview, and review the follow-up required to get a job. (Duration: two-and-a-half hours).  Check-in: 1:30 PM-2:00 PM.

Create a Resume Workshop: Friday, August 24, 2018, 1 PM- 3:30 PM at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 East Fordham Road, 8th floor, Bronx, NY 10458. Designed to walk job seekers through the steps for building an effective resume, which is a critical component of getting a job. Must have knowledge of computer use. (Duration: two hours).  Check-in: 1:00 PM-1:30 PM.

Job Postings and Assistance

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1.

Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City.

Available jobs via Brooklyn Community Board 14.

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, 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 free training in Quickbooks, Basic Accounting, and Excel. This training is open to anyone receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Classes run 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 receiving food stamps but no cash assistance. Training runs Mondays through Fridays for six weeks, and includes test prep and 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 on the above CMP training programs, email info@cmpny.org, call 212-571-1690, or visit the CMP website. CMP also provides tuition-based healthcare and business training 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 that this page will be revised when more recruitment events for the week of August 19 become available.