Veteran's Employment Expo Preparation Workshop

The Veterans Employment Expo Preparation Workshop will take place on October 3rd & October 10th from 1-3pm at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge. It is a two session workshop. The workshop includes:

Creating a Winning Resume

Learn Proven Interviewing Techniques

Transferable Skills (Military to Civilian)

Career Couture-Acquire Professional Attire for Your Next Interview

Advance Registration Required. Contact Liz Hanse-Lopez at (631) 853-6600 for more information.

October 2014 Career Quest Programs

Suffolk County Department of Labor's Career Quest will be presenting 3 programs at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge.

Franchising: Making the Right Choice

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 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.

Suffolk County Community College 

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 9:30AM

Train for a rewarding career in today's hottest & coolest industry.  A representative from Suffolk County Community College will present an Informational Session on their HVAC/R & Manufacturing Technology programs.  See any one-stop counselor, or phone (631) 853-6600 today to reserve your spot! Space is limited…Must be pre-registered.

Starting Your Own Business

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 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!

Job Fair-October 16th

Looking for work? Want to explore opportunities? The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will be hosting a Job Fair at the Brentwood Public Library on Thurs, October 16th from 10-1pm.  Meet HR recruiters & receive employment information from organizations representing various industries. All are welcome & no registration is required.  Bring copies of your resume & dress to impress!

LI's Fall 2014 College Open House Schedule

• Five Towns College: Saturday, Oct 18th 1pm
• NYIT: Sunday, Oct 19th 10am
• Adelphi: Sunday, Oct 26th 10am
• Hofstra: Sunday, Oct 26th 9am; Saturday, Nov 15th 9am
• Farmingdale: Sunday, Nov 2nd 12pm
• St. Joseph's College: Sunday, Nov 2nd 10am
• Suffolk County Community College: Sunday, Nov 2nd 1pm 
• Suny Old Westbury: Sunday, Nov 9th 9am
• C.W. Post: Sunday, Nov 9th 1pm
• Dowling College: Saturday, Nov 15th
• Nassau Community College: Sunday, Nov 16th 10:30am
• Molloy College: Sunday, Nov 16th 1pm

Graduate School Fair October 14th

Interested in Graduate School?  Graduate and professional schools will be on the Farmingdale State College campus for a Graduate School Fair on Tues, October 14th from 3- 6 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom. This is your opportunity to meet with admissions representatives to learn more about the programs that they offer.  Students are not required to register for this event and admission is free.  For more information please call the Career Development Center at (631) 420-2296. 

LI Tech Job Fair Oct. 15th

Representatives from Long Island companies will be seeking to connect with seasoned tech workers as well as computer science students on Wednesday, Oct. 15th from 12-8 pm, at the Long Island Tech Job Fair at LaunchPad in Huntington. Companies including eGifter, WebAir, Envelopes.com, Topaz Lighting, Bowen Media and more will be there to fill technology-related positions. Register today!!! For more information please call 855-8-LAUNCH (852-8624). 

Thanks for the Pink Slip

Thanks for the Pink Slip: The Upside of Being Downsized

Tuesday, October 7th 7pm

East Northport Public Library

Being laid off is a dramatic thing, but it may also free you to explore new possibilities. Career development expert Constance Hallinan Lagan will discuss how you can turn a negative experience into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. No registration required.  For more information please call (631) 261-2313.

Long Island National College Fair

The Long Island National College Fair will take place on Sunday, October 5th from 11-3 pm at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.  It is FREE & open to the public. The College Fair allows students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of post secondary institutions who can answer questions, There will be a Counseling/Resource Center that will allow students to meet with a counselor about choosing a major, financial aid scholarship information & more. Register today at www.gotomyncf.com.