September Job Fairs

Come meet with many of Long Island's Top Companies on Wednesday, September 22nd from 9:30-3:00PM @ the Plainview Holiday Inn. Admission & parking is FREE. For more information please call (516) 349-7400.

The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will be hosting a Job Fair on Friday, September 24th from 10-1pm at the Islip Public Library. Bring your resume and dress for success! For more information call (631) 581-5933.

Career Readiness Training

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Are you widowed, divorced, separated, and unemployed, underemployed or receiving Public Assistance? You may be eligible for Career Readiness Training. Training will take place from Monday, September 20th to Friday, September 24th at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center. Prepare today to enter the workforce of tomorrow! Move toward personal and economic self-sufficiency! Discover opportunities that could change your life! Computer Training also available. CALL (631) 853-6540 to confirm eligibility & enroll. Registration begins Wednesday, September 15th at 10AM.

Using the HIRE Act to Land Your Next Job

Does your job search need a shot in the arm? In your next interview, plan on letting your future employers know you bring something extra to the job – a tax break! State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner is reminding businesses and job seekers to take advantage of the federal government’s Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act before it expires at the end of the year. For more information visit the NYS Department of Labor website.

September Career Quest Programs

Suffolk County Department of Labor's Career Quest will be presenting 4 programs at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge.


Starting Your Own Business
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:30AM
Why not explore your dream of owning a small business? A representative from the New York State Small Business Development Center will discuss how to start your own business and become a small business owner. Plan to arrive early. Space is Limited. Must be pre-registered. Late arrivals not permitted. See a One-Stop counselor, or phone(631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot!

Information Technology
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:00AM
Robert Kratzke, Director of Business Technology with Netcom Information Technology, will present “Strategies to Thrive in Your IT Career”. NetCom Information Technology has successfully trained many career changers. They offer coursework in the following areas: AutoCAD Drafter, Bookkeeping/Computerized Accounting, Computer Programmer, Database Administrator/Developer, Executive Assistant/Office Clerk, Graphic Designer, Help Desk Technician, Network Engineering, and Website Development. Reservation Required. See any One-Stop counselor or phone (631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot!

Franchising: Making The Right Choice
Thursday, September 23, 2010 9:30AM
Is franchising for you? Kensington Company representative Stuart Levenberg will present franchising opportunity and successful franchise career development information.Reservations Required. See a One-Stop counselor or phone (631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot! Space is Limited. Must be pre-registered. Late arrivals not permitted.

Manufacturing Technology Program
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 10:00AM
Representative Bettye Easley will discuss Suffolk County Community College’s Degree Manufacturing Technology Program. Areas covered by the Technology Program include Precision Metalwork, CNC Machining, CAD, CAM Computerized Machinery, Quality Control and Lean Manufacturing. Graduates of the SCCC program can seek employment as Machinists, Machine Control Operators, Manufacturing Operators and managers, Engineering-Design Team Members and Manufacturing Supervisors. Reservations Required. See any One-Stop counselor or phone (631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot! Space is Limited … Reserve Early

YouthBuild Accepting Applications For September 2010

YouthBuild Long Island is currently accepting applications for the September 2010 class. YouthBuild offers low-income men and women, ages 18 to 24, the opportunity to turn their lives around, earn their GED, and learn valuable employment skills in the Green Construction industry. Students will train on state-of-the-art equipment and technology at the Green Academy Construction Lab in Deer Park. For more information please call (631)940-3704.

Long Island Career Fair

Meet face-to-face with the hiring decision makers from some of the areas top employers on Tuesday, August 31st from 10:30-2:00pm. The Career Fair will take place at the Melville Marriott. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they are there to hire. Just walk in and start interviewing, it's that simple. You can save time, money and effort interviewing with multiple companies in one day at one location. Many of these companies have several openings and are eager to meet with you. You will no longer be just a piece of paper, you can get right in front of the decision makers attending this event. Admission is FREE!

Department of Labor Launches New Job Search Site: Over 84,000+ Jobs Available

To make it easier for job seekers to search for careers, the New York State Department of Labor has launched a new job search site http://www.jobcentral.org/ny/. There are 84,217 jobs posted on the new site and it continues to grow. The site offers free services for both job seekers and businesses to speed hiring. Job seekers can post resumes and scan job openings, while businesses can post job openings and view resumes to find qualified candidates. The Department urges New Yorkers to register with the site, post their resumes, and let the Labor Department become their personal job search agent.

NYU Poly Graduate Information Session

Tuesday, August 24 2010, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Polytechnic Institute of NYU has scheduled a Graduate Information Session at its Long Island Graduate Center in Melville, NY. New and continuing students can register for the Fall 2010 semester. Part-time Master's degrees and certificate programs are offered in electrical and computer engineering, systems engineering, computer science, technology management, and construction management.

Location: Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Long Island Graduate Center, 105 Maxess Road, Suite 201N, Melville, NY

Contact: Eve Henderson at (631)755-4300 or RSVP at www.poly.edu/longisland/rsvp.

Career Counseling @ The Library

The Huntington Public Library offers Career Counseling Services at both the Main & Station Branches. A certified Career Counselor will help you with your job search, interviewing skills & questions regarding your resume. If you are a new college graduate, someone who needs help with job searching or just looking to re-enter the job market, schedule a free, one hour appointment today. For more information please call (631) 427-5165 ext. 251 (Main) or ext. 123 (Station Branch).

Dates Available:

Tuesday September 21st & October 19th from 6-9PM (Main)

Saturday September 25th & October 23rd from 1-4PM (Station)

Job Fair August 18th

The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, August 18th from 11-2pm at the South Huntington Public Library. Bring your resume and dress for success! For more information call (631)549-4411.

Career Quest programs

Suffolk County Department of Labor's Career Quest will be presenting 2 programs at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge.

Onsite Recruitment

Thursday, August 19, 2010 12PM

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? ADM Security is looking to staff security positions at the Tanger Outlets in Riverhead at a rate of $10 an hour. Call to speak directly to the recruiter at (718-815-0055.) See a One-Stop counselor to reserve your space or phone (631) 852-1955. Space is Limited. Reserve Early.

Starting Your Own Business
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:30AM
Why not explore your dream of owning a small business? A representative from the New York State Small Business Development Center will discuss how to start your own business and become a small business owner. Plan to arrive early. Space is Limited. Must be pre-registered. Late arrivals not permitted. See a One-Stop counselor, or phone(631) 853-6600 to reserve your spot!

7 Steps to Employment Success

On August 26th the Lindenhurst Memorial Library will be sponsoring Career Coach Michael Coritsidis. Mr. Coritsidis will present a seminar called "7 Steps To Employment Success". He will provide valuable information on resume writing, interview techniques, appropriate business apparel, job search avenues, and more. Whether you are unemployed, a recent graduate, seeking a career change, or concerned about job security, you won’t want to miss this informative workshop. The seminar will run from 7-9PM. Registration required. Registration begins Thursday, August 5th. Open to all. For more information please call (631) 957-7755.