Career Services

Job and Employment Links for the Week of September 19

Enrollment Now Open - SAGEWorks Boot Camp, Monday, September 19 - September 24, 2016, 8 - 9 am at TheSAGE Center, 305 7th  Avenue, New York, NY 10001.  This 2 week training takes place from Monday - Friday, 10/24/16 - 11/4/16, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment.

U.S. Census Bureau - Ongoing Recruitment on Monday, September 19,  2016, 8 am - 5 pm for Field Representative (100 P/T Temp openings).  Please contact the Recruitment Department  of the U.S. Census Bureau (212) 584-3495 or E-mail: new.york.recruit@census.gov regarding testing for position.  Location, dates, and times will be given upon applying.

The Center's LGBT Career Fair: TGNC Career Ready Group  on Monday, September 19, 2016, 3:30 - 5 pm at The Center,  208 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011.  Connect with a community of TGNC peers for support, skills building and more during this weekly drop-in group.

The Center's LGBT Career Fair: Career Prep Foundations on Monday, September 19, 2016, 4 - 6 pm at The Center, 208 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011. The Center Services Computer Lab will host free, open hours with career coaches on hand to offer one-on-one support to enhance your career portfolio, including resumes, cover letters, online profiles, mock interview prep and more.

Garrison Protective Services, Inc. will present a recruitment on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 9:30 am - 4 pm, for Security Guards (10 F/T & P/T openings), at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 - 60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355. By appointment only.

The  Center's LGBT Career Fair: Getting a Job the "American " Way: Resume Writing  for LGBT Immigrants on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 6 - 7 pm, at The Center, 208 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011.  This Resume Writing workshop blends writing skills and cultural competency in one, taking into account the specifics of American culture when applying for jobs in the U.S.

Retail Sales Job Fair on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm ,  for Sales Associates, Sales Managers, Customer Service, Cashiers, Stock Associates, and Shift Leaders, at New York State Department of Labor, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.  Participating Businesses: Bob's Discount Furniture , New York & Company, Duane Reade.

Bronx Library Center's 6th Annual Job Expo  on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 11 am - 4 pm at the Bronx Library Center - Concourse Level, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458. For all interested jobseekers to meet with over 40 employers.

Basic Resume Writing  workshop on Wednesday September 21, 2016, 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.

The Center's LGBT Career Fair: TGNC on the Job: A Panel Discussion on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 6 - 8 pm at The Center, 208 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011.   A  panel of out trans and gender nonconforming community members will share their experiences in this panel discussion.

Spanish Speaking Resume Writing  workshop on Thursday, September 22, 2016, 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.

The Center's LGBT Career  Fair:  LGBT Adult Education Resource Fair on Thursday, September 22,  2016, 4 - 7 pm at The Center, 208 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011.   At this Education Resource Fair, educational providers will share resources about community college programs, computer skills training, vocational training and certification, ESL classes, financial aid and more.

The Center's LGBT Career Fair: NYU Information Session: Accommodating Generations in Employment (AGE) on Thursday, September 22, 2016, 4:15 - 5:15 pm at The Center, 208 W 13th Street, New York,  NY 10011.  In this information session, participants will be provided with an introduction to current research on aging and the increasingly intergenerational workforce. 

The Center's LGBT Career Fair:  Disabled and Working: A Discussion of ACCES - VR Resources and Disclosure on Thursday, September 22, 2016, 5:45 - 6:45 pm, at The Center, 208 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011.  This workshop will provide an overview of services available for disabled job seekers in New York City, as well as a discussion....

Num Pang Sandwich Shop will present a recruitment on Friday, September 23, 2016, 3 - 5 pm, for Counter Associate/Cashier (10 F/T & P/T openings), Kitchen Manager (10 Bilingual English/Spanish F/T & P/T openings), Line Cook (10 F/T & P/T openings), Dishwasher (10 F/T & P/T openings).  Apply in person between 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm on any of these dates: Friday, Sept. 23; Friday, Sept. 30; or Friday, Oct. 7 at Num Pang Sandwich Shop, 148 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036.  Please bring resume. 

MTA New York City Transit will present a recruitment on Saturday, September 24, 2016, 9 am - 2 pm for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics, Heating & Air Conditioning Technicians, Ventilation & Drainage Mechanics, Electricians, Electronic Equipment, Technicians, Sheet Metal (Tinsmith), Masons, Heavy Duty Electro-Mechanics, Aircraft Mechanics, at MTA New York Transit, 180 Livingstone Street, 1st Floor Lobby, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Job Postings at New York City Workforce 1.  Job Search Central

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 September 19 become available.