Social Media is not only a tool for people to keep in touch, it has also become an important way for businesses, government and organizations to reach wider audiences.  It provides a dynamic avenue beyond radio, television and other traditional forms of advertising to interact with clients or consumers directly.   You can learn more about how to put your social media skills to work as a Public relations specialist, Market research analyst and marketing specialist, Advertising  and promotiions manager, Public relations and fundraising manager from the Department of Labor blog , Put Your Social Media Skills to Work (July 12, 2017 ) authored by Alan Zilberman, an economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Stage NYC is a new, no-cost culinary training program designed to meet the growing demand for qualified kitchen employees in New  York City's restaurants while simultaneously increasing access for young adults looking to start their careers in the culinary arts.  Participants will gain the technical skills, industry exposure and on-the-job training experience necessary to launch and grow rewarding careers as line cooks in the hospitality industry.  During the on-the job training portion participants will be paid $12 an hour by their host restaurant and this position does have the possiblity to turn into full-time work after training.

Platform by PerScholas trains local talent using custom curriculum designed by Fortune 500  corporations to ensure students are equipped with the tech skills they need to get hired. Over the course of 8 weeks, Platform will introduce students to advanced computational thinking, business competencies, programming languages and related topics necessary to fill IT positions at leading tech organizations.  All eligible graduates will have the opportunity to interview with  Per Scholas corporate hiring partner. Classes begin July 27.  To learn more and apply.

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.

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

Career Development Workshop: Job Finding Club on Tuesday, July 25, 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 to form a weekly support group focusing on obtaining job goals.

Precision Pipeline Solutions will present a recruitment on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 10 am - 2 pm, for Field Survey Technician (10 openings), at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458.  Appointment recommended/Walk-ins welcome.

Old Navy will present a recruitment on Thursday, July 27, 2017, 9 am - 4 pm  for  Brand Associate (30 P/T openings), at Brooklyn Central  Library  Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn  Street,  Brooklyn, NY 11201.  For more information call Ms. Diaz at 718-613-3696.  Bt appointment only.

Spanish Speaking Resume Writing  Workshop on Thursday, July 27, 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 27, 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 23 become available.