Are you interested in public service? Have you thought of pursuing a federal career? Would you like to gain valuable work experience in the U.S. Department of Education this summer?
The Department of Education (ED) offers unpaid internships for students interested in government and federal education policy and administration. Volunteers have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering education excellence and ensuring equal access.
The Department of Education is a place where you can explore fields like education policy, education law, business and finance, research and analysis, intergovernmental relations and public affairs, or traditional and digital communications, all while learning about the role federal government plays in education.
ED interns also participate in professional development sessions and events outside of the office, such as lunches with ED and other government officials, movie nights, and tours of the Capitol, Supreme Court and other local sights.
One of the many advantages of interning at ED is the proximity to some of the most historic and celebrated sites in our nation’s capital, all accessible by walking or taking the Metro.
Eligibility
In order to apply to intern at ED, students must:
Be at least 16 years of age.
Attend an accredited educational institution, including but not limited to; high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or graduate school. (A recent graduate is ineligible to apply unless he/she can provide confirmed proof of future enrollment.)
Have permission from the institution at which he/she is currently enrolled to participate in internship program.
Be enrolled not less than half time in a course of study related to the work to be performed.
International Applicants: Individuals who are not U.S. citizens, but who reside in the U.S., may volunteer (1) if they are lawful permanent residents; or (2) if they are non-immigrant aliens with F-1 or J-1 visa status, who are bona fide students residing in the U.S. solely to pursue a course of study at a recognized, approved institution of education.
ED is accepting applications for Summer 2016 internships through March 15, 2016.
Are you passionate about starting a restaurant career but do not have the experiences that hiring restaurants usually require?
Do you already have some restaurant experience but want to enhance your skills to make yourself more competitive to advance to your dream position?
The Colors Hospitality and Opportunities for Workers (CHOW) Institute, a program of the Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York (ROC-NY), a non-profit organization, offers a free 6-week Culinary Arts and Front of the House Restaurant skills training program to New York City residents, including individuals and families with employment barriers.
Courses will last 6 weeks and will take place in a formal, instructional, hands-on restaurant setting. Job placement assistance is also included.
Culinary Arts (101 course)
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Cooking Technique Basics
Basic Pastry
Barista/Specialty Coffee
Edible Design, Charcuterie and Cold Food Preparation
Front-of-House (101 Course)
Fine Dining Service Etiquette
Table Side Service /Customer Service
Bartending Basics
Wine Training
Barista/Specialty Coffee
NYC Food Protection Course (Included in both courses)
Industry standard license from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Orientations are offered every Wednesday at 11 am. The office is located on 275 Seventh Ave. (Between 25th and 26th Street), suite 1703, New York, NY 10001.
For more information call 212-343-1771 or visit www.rocny.org
SAGEWorks Boot Camp - Enrollment Now Open. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment. This 2 week training takes place from Monday - Friday, 3/21/16- 4/1/16 - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at The SAGE Center, 305 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001.
SAGEWorks Workshop - In Synergy for Individuals 55 and Older, on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 12:30 - 1:45 pm, at the SAGE Center, 305 7th Avenue, 6th Floor, Conference Room 2, New York, NY 10001. This workshop is for individuals 55 and older recently unemployed after working for many years for the same employer and/or now seeking a career transition. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment.
Nathan's Famous will present a recruitment on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm for Potato Chopper (10 P/T Seasonal openings), Seafood Shucker (10 P/T Seasonal openings), Cook/Food Preparation (10 P/T Seasonal openings), Kitchen Clean-up (10 P/T Seasonal openings), Overnight Porter (10 P/T Seasonal openings), Outside Maintenance (10 P/T Seasonal openings) , at the New York State Department of Labor - Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schemerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Cooperative Cleaning will present a recruitment on Friday, February 26, 2016, 1 0 am - 2pm, for Residential Housekeeper (10 openings) at the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458. By appointment only.
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 February 21 become available.
March is Women's History Month. The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor presents a blog post, Black Women in the Labor Force, authored by Joan Farrelly Harringan, deputy director of the Women's Bureau.
In this blog post, the author takes a look at the progress that the Department of Labor made toward equality in the workplace for black women and the challenges they still face.
According to the latest data, substantial progress has been made that there were about 10.2 million black women in the civilian labor force in 2015, representing 1 in 7 women in the labor force. Of those, 9.3 million were employed. Black women continue to be more likely than other women to participate in the labor force.
However, black women still face significant challenges. On average, black women tend to have less favorable outcomes than their white, non-Hispanic counterparts. They still face a stark wage gap and are less likely to work in higher-paid occupations. The latest data on annual earnings show that black women earn nearly 20 percent less than white, non-Hispanic women and 40 percent less than white, non-Hispanic men.
According to the Women's Bureau, raising the minimum wage, closing the wage gap, ensuring adequate working conditions and expanding opportunities for higher wage occupations would greatly impact the lives of black women and their families. Read more on the DOL blog.
In this blog post, France Cordova points out that women have come a long way especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Women have earned about 50 percent of all science and engineering bachelor's degrees since the late 1990s. Women's share of full-time, full professorships has more than doubled since 1993. NSF programs like ADVANCE works to increase the participation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers.
Despite advances in overall STEAM degrees, women are still vastly underrepresented in fields like physics and engineering; the number of women receiving a bachelor's degree in computer science has actually declined since 2002.
France Cordova states that NSF must promote gender diversity in STEM education, and support women every step along their path to a science or engineering career. NSF funds many great programs that target young women and girls, from after-school robot programming classes to award-winning television shows. A new NSF initiative, called INCLUDES, will help expand work like this, bringing more girls, women, minorities and other underrepresented groups into STEM.
At the end of her blog post, France Cordova states that in her career, she remains true to her own scientific vision. She offers an excellent piece of advice to students, "Be yourself. You can't make a bad choice if you remain true to yourself". Read more on the NSF blog.
Women and Work, a partnership for empowerment, is a free job-and-life skills training program at Queens College, the City University of New York. It is an authorized trainer for New York City and is HRA approved.
Initiated in 1998, Women and Work is an innovative approach to empowerment for women focused on economic stability through workforce development and life-strategizing skills. The program is offered free to women-in-need in New York City and neighboring areas. The largely underserved population is comprised of victims of domestic/family violence, single mothers, immigrants, displaced homemakers, downsized and low-wage workers. Reaching across all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, and sexualities, the program accepts women with modest educational attainment and little or erratic work experience.
Training includes
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Computer programs - MS professional Office Suite 2013
Computers and technology: Learning the language and building an infrastructure of knowledge
Interviewing skills, cover letters and resumes
Personal and professional development
Writing seminars: Writing for business, creative writing, and publications research and design
Financial literacy
Interpersonal communication skills
Life-management skills, including reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
English as a second lanuage (ESL)
Dress for success (free business clothing based on availability)
Women and Work also provides
On-site counseling and needs assessment
Referrals to allied organizations as needed
Health and wellness training
To apply to Women and Work you will need
A high school diploma or GED
A working knowledge of English
Be legally authorized to work in the United States
The ability to commit to the entire 14-week program
To apply to Women and Work
In person
Walk-in applications are accepted on Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Ladders for Leaders is a nationally recognized program that offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies in New York City. The program is an initiative of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and supported by the NYC Center for Youth Employment and the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.
Ladders for Leaders: Ladders for Leaders gives studentrs a unique opportunity to explore their interests and discover new ones through:
Pre-employment Training: Receive help with resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills. Learn essential workplace readiness skills and business etiquette.
Paid Summer Internships: Paid internship opportunities available in a variety of industries to accommodate student interests.
Opportunity to join our growing Alumni Network: Broad network of alumni, post-internship opportunities and networking events open to past participants of the program.
Who is Eligible?
Youth between the ages of 16-22 who are enrolled in high school or college
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00
Resident of one of the five boroughs of New York City
Anyone with prior work experience, either paid or volunteer
SAGEWorks Boot Camp on Monday, March 21, 2016, 9:30 am - 2 pm. This 2 week training takes place from Monday - Friday, 3/21/16 - 4/1/16, 9:30 am - 2:00pm, at the SAGE Center, 305 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment.
Garrison Protective Services will present a recruitment on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm, for Security Guard (15 openings) at the New York State Department of Labor - Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
New Partners, Inc. will present a recruitment on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 10 am - 1:30 pm, for Home Health Aide (10 F/T & P/T openings) at the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, 7th Floor, Bronx, NY 10456.
Spanish Speaking Resume Writing workshop on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 12:30 - 2:30 pm,for all interested jobseekers and dislocated workers to organize, revise, update resumes at Flushing Workforce1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Ave. 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.
Oxfam America will present a recruitment on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 1-3 pm for Face-to-Face Fundraiser (25 openings), at the Lower Manhattan Workforce 1 Career Center, 75 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013.
SAGEWorks Workshop: Marketing Yourself with Confidence, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, 6-7:30 pm at the Sage Center, 305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor, Cyber Center, New York, NY 10001. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment.
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 March 20 become available.
In this post, he states that in this Women's History Month, the Labor Department honors all women in government and public service and also celebrates those who work behind the scenes to build a brighter future for our nation and their families. The Department is working to expand opportunity for women on a variety of fronts as listed below:
Encouraging progress on paid leave, so working parents don't have to choose between the job they need and the family they love.
Extending minimum wage and overtime protections to millions of home-care workers, the overwhelming majority of whom are women.
Working towards closing the pay gap between men and women through rulemaking and improving the availability of pay data.
Tom Perez also broadens his perspective by applying the human capital theory into the U S labor market. He states that from a pragmatic calculation, empowering women is about maximizing our human capital in a complex and competitive world, that we can't unleash our full economic potential unless we're fully investing in a population that accounts for about half of our workforce. This is an excellent point and a clear vision for the Department.
CROSSMARK will present a recruitment on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm, for Retail Representative (64 P/T openings) at the New York State Department of Labor - Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
CROSSMARK will present a recruitment on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm, for Retail Representative (64 P/T openings) at the New York State Department of Labor - Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, NY 10027.
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City Inc. will present a recruitment on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 10 am - 3 pm, for Residence Program Specialist (60 F/T & P/T openings), at 2432 Grand Concourse, 3rd Floor, Bronx, NY 10458.
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 March 27 become available.
From top left: Alicia Perez, Jennifer Boone, Kai Walkes, Isoke Cullins, Pia Walker, Stephanie Schwartz, Suliaman Adedotun Onafuwa, Vardia Duterville, Nora Soto
Each spring and fall semester, eight to ten college undergraduate and graduate students are selected to participate in the BNY Mellon Pre-Professional Development Program here at the Schomburg Center. Founded in 2013, the program seeks to facilitate transitions to full-time positions at a broad range of institutions and businesses that seek smart, culturally competent, and well-balanced professionals whose experiences are suited for the fast-paced challenges of the information age. The program is made possible through the generous support of BNY Mellon. Below, our current group of pre-professionals discusses their experiences:
Suliaman Adedotun Onafuwa
School: Baruch College Major: Finance Department: Membership “I assist in reaching potential donors who can make significant contributions to the Schomburg Center. I also help analyze our database—either by uploading information on to Excel or organizing files."
Nora Soto
School: Pratt Institute Major: Information/Library Science Department: Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books “I work with Steven G. Fullwood to help process the In the Life Archive, a collection of black LGBT/queer personal papers and organizational records. I conduct research, compile biographies and content notes, and create catalog records so that these collections can be discovered online by both Schomburg patrons and general users.”
Isoke Cullins
School: Fordham University at Lincoln Center Major: New Media and Digital Design Department: Exhibitions “As the Exhibitions Pre-Professional, I act as a curatorial intern/assistant. My role is both creative and administrative. The Exhibitions department is in the midst of establishing our voice in the artistic community, developing our exhibitions models and protocols, and populating our exhibitions archive for future research. My position has allowed me to play an integral role in this formative phase for the department. I’ve also been able to engage with various aspects of developing, executing, and managing exhibitions.”
Jennifer Boone
School: Hunter College/CUNY Major: Africana & Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Political Science Department: Public Programs “My mentor's dedication in translating black culture and the black experience into programs that inform, empower, and inspire the Schomburg community helped me understand their importance. The level of creativity, production and audience engagement that I learned definitely contributes to my career path. I recommend this program to anyone who wishes to work for cultural institutions.”
Stephanie Schwartz
School: Simmons College Major: Archival Management Department: Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference “Working as a Pre-Professional at the Schomburg has been a rewarding experience so far. I get to hone my cataloging skills by creating inventory records while making connections at this one-of-a-kind educational institution.”
Vardia Duterville
School: Columbia University: Institute for Research in African American Studies (MA) Major: African American Studies Department: Education “The Pre-Professional program here at the Schomburg Center is a great opportunity for students interested in various aspects of black life. The program has allowed me to see a variety of career paths that engage with the community of New York and throughout the United States. The Pre-Professional program offers training for students in both a culturally and professional way.”
Pia Walker
School: CUNY City College of New York Major: Biology Department: Public Programs “The Pre-Professional program allows students to hone their professional skills by placing us in an environment in which we work closely with the coordinators and staff of the various divisions of the Schomburg Center. We work together to provide quality programs and resources for the public. As a public programming pre-professional, not only have I been able to learn the various aspects of planning and producing events and programs, I am consistently encouraged to share and develop my own programming ideas and truly feel that I am a valued member of the Schomburg family.
Kai Walkes
School: Kingsborough Community College; Fashion Institute of Technology Major: Liberal Arts/ Secondary Education; Gemology Department: Education and Exhibitions “Being a pre-professional at the Schomburg Center has honestly been the best and most thorough work experience I’ve ever had as an intern. My supervisor, Deirdre Hollman, allows me to decide how and what I want to learn from this program while providing supportive guidance.”
Alicia Perez
School: Marymount Manhattan College Major: International Studies/Economics Department:Communications “What I’ve learned here at the Schomburg is the value of teamwork, framing a narrative, and appreciating the importance of preserving history, which I will bring with me far beyond my time as a Pre-Professional.”
Interested in becoming a Pre-Profession at the Schomburg? Visit the NYPL Careers website one to two months before the beginning of each term, which begins in September and February.
Did you know that according to the National Center for Educational Statistics, the percentage of women who graduate with degrees in technology-related disciplines is less than 1%?
Did you know that the percentage of computer science degrees awarded to women has declined by 19% over the past thirty years?
In an effort to broaden the participation of women in technology, the City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell Tech, Verizon and with help from other tech companies will launch an introductory computer-science class this fall designed to appeal to women. This class which is part of the Women in Technology and Entrepreneurship in NY (WiTNY) initiative will be offered at four CUNY campuses- Queens College, LaGuardia Community College, College of Staten Island and City Tech. The course eventually will be offered to all CUNY students. This program will also connect students with opportunities at local companies that sponsor this initiative. These companies include Accenture, Citi Foundation, IBM, Xerox, JPMorgan Chase, and Grand Central Tech.
This approach in teaching and learning computer science with a specific concern was tested in a pilot program at CUNY's Macaulay Honors College in January. Within a few weeks student interest in computer science as a career increases by 40%. Ann Kirschner, special adviser to the CUNY chancellor states that "If you teach computer science in a different way, you get different results. Imagine teaching robotics not for the sake of robotics but to help with disabled-access issues, Imagine teaching data analytics to track the path of refugees moving from Syria to Europe."
The WiTNY initiative is also offering summer programs in technology product design and entrepreneurism for graduating high school senior girls en route to CUNY, scholarships for CUNY undergraduate women, internships and community support for women committed to pursuing computer science and related technology disciplines. Program partners include the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline and the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT).
Do you think doing what you love is reserved for a few lucky ones? Do you dream of doing work that you enjoy and that pays well? Do you dream about starting your own business to do what you actually like?
Somewhere, somehow, we accepted the argument that we could not have it all. Leave it to Chris Guillebeau to majestically poke holes into that limiting thought, debunk career-path myths, and open up our mindset into the realm of what is possible in his new book Born for This. In short: YES, you can do what you like to do (and what you are really good at), while earning the money that supports and sustains your lifestyle.
But HOW?!
With Chris’s Joy-Money-Flow model (sure to give you a big “a-ha!” moment), he shows that it is not luck, but careful planning what will yield your desired results. You can actually stack the odds in your favor. Chris will show you the steps you need to take based on the option that you choose. Whether you want to have a side hustle, launch your own business, find your dream job, become a freelancer or do various things at once, this book is the best manual for creating your dream career.
While it will take a concerted effort and hard work to get where you want to go, it will be worth it. Chris tells many stories throughout the book about people, from all walks of life, who made this happen and who love their life and work.
But what if you don’t know where to start? Or what if you don’t know what you really want? Or what if you have many different passions and interest that you can’t seem to put together in your mind? Chris will provide lots of no-nonsense, practical advice and helpful exercises so that you can finally figure out what you really want. In Chris’s words: “Our goal for this book isn’t necessarily to come up with the answer tomorrow; it’s to develop the tools to ultimately find an answer, no matter how long it takes.”
And once you’re clear about what you really want, you will then be able to select the path you really want to follow. The book is a very friendly, easy read, but it is quite powerful: it provides examples, plans, actionable items and paths to follow to finally start living the professional life that you’ve always wanted.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will present 2016 Hiring Our Heroes - New York, NY on April 21, 2016 at 69th Regiment Lexington Avenue Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue & 26th Street, New York, NY 10010.
A Free Hiring Fair for Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses.
8:30 AM - Employment Workshop
9:00 AM - Brunch and Learn
10:30 AM–1:30 PM - Hiring Fair
Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop
Hiring Our Heroes Employment Workshop is led by HR and workforce professionals and covers a variety of topics including resume building, networking, and interview tips, taking into account the job seeker's military background and lifestyle. Hiring Our Heroes digital tools are also integrated into the workshop curriculum. Immediately following the workshop, volunteer career coaches will help you develop an elevator pitch, participate in a mock interview, and create a more effective resume.
Best Practices in Veteran Recruitment Brunch and Learn
Employers are invited to attend a Brunch & Learn sponsored by USAA prior to the hiring fair. Our trainers will provide insight on how to brand your company as military friendly, how to find the right veteran talent, and how to keep them engaged in your work force. Brunch will be served—free for employers, recruiters and HR professionals.
Hiring Our Heroes local partners include: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, NYC Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs, New York National Guard, Team Red, White and Blue, Workforce 1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center, NYS Department of Labor.
SAGEWorks Boot Camp - Enrollment Now Open. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment. This 2 week training takes place from Monday - Friday, 5/2/16- 5/13/16 - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at The SAGE Center, 305 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001.
Best Buy will present a recruitment on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm for Multi-Channel Sales Associate (2 P/T openings), Sales Consultant (5 P/T openings), Customer Service Specialist (5 P /T openings) at NYC Workforce 1 Career Center, 215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10027.
MPower Direct LLC will present a recruitment on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm for Energy Consultant (10 openings), at the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Competitive base salary (up to 800 per week) and uncapped commissions and bonuses.
SAGEWorks Workshop - Informational Interviewing 101+ on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 6 -7:30 pm at the SAGE Center Midtown, 305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor (Conference Room 2), New York, NY 10001. Registration required. Free event. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment.
New Partners, Inc. will present a recruitment on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 10 am - 1:30 pm, for Home Health Aide (10 F/T & P/T) and Registered Nurse (10 Per Diem openings) at the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458.
2016 Hiring Our Heroes job fair on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses at 69th Regiment Lexington Avenue Amory, 68 Lexington Avenue and 26th Street, New York, NY 10010.
Spanish Speaking Resume Writing workshop on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, for all interested jobseekers to organize, revise and update resumes at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Ave. 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.
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 April 17 become available.
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.
Brooklyn Woods trains individuals in the basics of woodworking, preparing them for entry-level jobs in woodwork and related fields. Upon successful completion of the program, job placement assistance is provided. About 85% of successful graduates obtain entry level employment at a starting wage approximately $11.50 per hour.
This free, seven-week, full time training course (Mon-Fri from 8 AM to 4 PM) includes instructions in:
The proper use of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery
An introduction to finishing and sanding, veneering, wood identification, and reading shop drawings
How to cut, machine, sand, and assemble a cabinet
Shop math and measurement
Comprehensive safety training including a 10-hour OSHA course
Soft skills training to aid in getting and keeping employment
Have minimal or some experience working with wood or as a laborer, as a carpenter’s helper, in a trade or working with your hands
Have a strong interest in working in woodworking or a related field as a career
Be unemployed or underemployed
Be able to attend class Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM for 7 weeks
Be 21 years or older
Resident of NYC; Eligible to work in the U.S.
Pass an 8th grade reading test and 6th grade math test
Be physically fit/able to lift 70 lbs.
Those receiving public assistance, including food stamps, and individuals with criminal backgrounds are welcome to apply. Individuals who have previously completed a BWI training program are not eligible to take another BWI training.
Only two more chances to apply to Brooklyn Woods upcoming May-June woodworking training program. To apply, you must attend an Information Session on Wednesday, either April 20 or April 27 at 10 AM.
No RSVP is necessary! Just come Wednesday at 10 AM! the information session lasts about 2.5 hours. Detailed information will be provided about the program and give a reading, math and measurement test that day.
Location: 125 8th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue) in Brooklyn.
Subway: Take R Train to 9th Street or F/G Trains to 4th Avenue. Walk north on 4th Avenue to 8th Street and make a left. Walk down 8th Street, cross 3rd Avenue and continue until you see a gray metal door marked 125. Ring the buzzer for Brooklyn Woods, which is located on the 2nd floor.
Car drivers: Please note that street parking is extremely difficult to find on 8th Street and the surrounding blocks.
For information, please contact Drew Furnari, Program Associate 718-389-3636 x0 or email at dfurnari@bwiny.org
NYC Bilingual and Diversity Job Fair 2016 is a free professional job fair that gives you an opportunity to meet with top quality employers seeking diversity in bilingual and professional candidates.
Please bring plenty of copies of your resume and dress for success, because the employers are looking for hires!
NYC Bilingual and Diversity Job Fair will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 10 AM - 3 PM at Radisson Martinique on Broadway, 49 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001.
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.
"Made in NY" (MINY) Production Assistant Training Program helps low-income and unemployed New York residents start a career in TV and film production. Through a partnership with the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, the MINY PA program offers 5-weeks of full-time hands-on skills training and two years of paid job placement assistance.
MINY is currently looking for individuals who are not in school or who have dropped out of school; individuals being supported by family/friends/significant other; individuals who are out of work or underemployed and those who are available full-time.
No previous TV/Film experience is required. There is no educational/degree requirement for this program. Individuals with past/current incarcerations histories/arrests, individuals on porale or probation, veterans and women are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
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Applicants must be at least 18 years old
New York City Resident (living within one of the 5 boroughs of NYC)
Have valid driver's license: Applicants without a driver's license are welcome to attend an info session and submit an application. (If selected, the program will help them obtain their driver's license-free of charge)
Be available full-time (M-F 7:30 am - 6pm) during the four week training program
Legally able to work in the U.S.
"Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program is currently accepting applications for the May, 2016 class. Application deadline is on Monday, April 25, 1 pm sharp at Brooklyn Navy Yard in Building 92 .
To get to Building 92: Enter the Brooklyn Navy Yard at the intersection of Carlton/Flushing Avenue, 11205.
SAGEWorks Boot Camp on Monday, May 2, 2016, 9:30 AM - 2 PM at the Sage Center, 305 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. This 2 week training takes place from Monday - Friday, 5/2/16-5/13/16, 9:30 am to 2:00 PM. SAGEWorks assists people 40 years and older in learning relevant, cutting-edge job search skills in a LGBT-friendly environment.
Addison Group will present a recruitment on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10 AM - 3:30 PM forCustomer Service Rep. (10 P/T Seasonal openings) at the New York State Department of Labor - Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Time Warner Cable will present a recruitment on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 11 AM - 4 PM for Territory Sales Representative (Outside Sales 11 openings) at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY 11355.
Spanish Speaking Resume Writing Workshop on Thursday, May 5, 2016, 12:30 - 2:30 pm for all interested jobseekers to organize, revise and update resumes at 138 60 Barclay Ave. 2nd Floor, Flushing NY 11355.
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 May 1 become available.
Adecco Staffing will present a recruitment on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 10 am - 1 pm for Customer Service / Call Center (3 Temp openings), Mailroom clerk (3 Temp openings), Reception (3 Temp openings), Warehouse/Light Industrial (3 Temp openings) at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138-60 Barclay Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.
Heightened Security, Inc. will present a recruitment on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 10 am - 2 pm for Security Management (1 opening), Security Supervisor (3 F/T & P/T openings), Security Guard (20 F/T & P/T openings), at New York State Department of Labor - Workforce 1 Career Center, 250 Schermerhorn Strret, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
SAGE Works: Employer Panel workshop on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 10 - 11:30 am at the Sage Center, 305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001. SAGE Works assists people 40 years old and older in learning relevant, cutting edge job search skills in an LGBT - friendly environment.
SAGE Works : Re-Invent Your Career at 40+ workshop on Wednesday, May 18. 2016, 6 - 7:30 pm at the Sage Center, 305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001. SAGE Works assists people 40 years old and older in learning relevant, cutting edge job search skills in an LGBT -friendly environment.
ProMed Staffing will present a recruitment on Thursday, May 19, 2016, 1 0 am - 2 pm, for Licensed Practical Nurse (10 F/T & P/T), Certified Nursing Assistant (10 F/T & P/T) at the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458.
Spanish Speaking Resume Writing Workshop on Thursday, May 19, 2016, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm for all interested jobseekers to organize, revise, and update resumes at Flushing Workforce 1 Career Center, 138 60 Barclay Ave. 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.
U.S. Census Bureau - ongoing recruitment on Friday, May 20, 2016, and Saturday, May 21, 2016, 8 am -5 pm for Field Representative (100 P/T Temp openings). Please contact Recruitment Department (212) 584-3495 or E-mail: new.york.recruit@census.gov regarding testing for position. Location, dates, and times will be given upon applying.
SAGE Works: Tips for a Powerful Elevator Pitch! workshop on Friday, May 20, 2016, 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the Sage Center, 305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001. SAGE Works assists people 40 years old and older in learning relevant, cutting edge job search skills in an LGBT - friendly environment.
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 May 15 become available.
In an effort to broaden the participation of women in technology, the City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell Tech, Verizon and with help from other tech companies will launch an introductory computer-science class this fall designed to appeal to women. This class which is part of the
