October 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.


Franchising: Making the Right Choice
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 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.

Starting Your Own Business
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 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!

Long Island National College Fair

Long Island National College Fair

Oct 2nd 11-4PM

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

The Fair is free to high-school students, parents and anyone else interested in higher education. Students can meet one-on-one with admissions counselors to discuss entrance requirements, campus life, application deadlines and majors. Representatives will have brochures, catalogs and other literature to describe their institutions. For more information please E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call: (703) 299-6823.

Home Study Program for GED

Home Study Program For GED (HSA024)
Mon. Oct 24th 4:30-8:00PM
Join us at the Huntington Public Library Station Branch to learn about a free, at-home study program for adults 21 and over, who would like to prepare for the GED exam, but are unable to attend classes on a regular basis. Certified instructors provide you with assignments to complete at home. Assignments are picked up at the library. Telephone assistance is also available. For information call (631) 667 - 6000 ext. 454. Registration is required. Open to all.

Long Island Career Fair October 20th

Meet face-to-face with the hiring decision makers from some of the areas top employers on Thursday, October 20th from 10:30-2pm. 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. Admissions is FREE.

Starting & Growing Your Own Business

Join Brian Friedman, CPA & small business consultant on Wednesday, October 19th at 7PM at the Half Hollow Hills Public Library. He will discuss the essentials of starting a business. Topics include your product, capital investment, financial forecasts, your legal entity & government taxes & filings. For more information please call (631) 421-4530.

Job Expo October 12th

Meet your next employer at the Long Island Job Expo. The Job Expo will be held at the Hilton Long Island Huntington on October 12th from 10-2PM. Bring your resume & dress for success. For more information please contact JobExpo.Com at (516) 942-7574.

Job Fair October 7th

Looking for work? Want to explore opportunities?The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will be hosting a Job Fair on Oct 7th from 10-1pm . Meet HR recruiters & receive employment information from organizations representing various industries. Bring your resume and dress for success! For more information please call (631) 853-6600.

Writing a Resume That Works

Writing a Resume That Works

Thursday, Sept 22nd 7PM

Harborfields Public Library

Join certified career, re-career & employment coach Stan Broitman & learn the ins & outs & a few "tricks" to get your resume in the hands of potential employers. Learn how to develop your personal "brand", a key ingredient to sucess & write an accomplishment-based resume. Bring your resume if you have one. To register please call (631) 757-4200.

Interviewing: Know Yourself, the Job & the Questions

Interviewing: Know Yourself, the Job & the Questions

Wednesday, September 21st 7PM

East Northport Public Library

Join Stab Broitman, a career, recareer & retirement coach, for a practical workshop that will teach you the basics of job interviewing. Topics will include how to prepare for all types of interview questions (even the dreaded "weakness" question), how to differentiate yourself from the crowd of candidates, navigating telephone interviews & much more. To register please call (631) 261-2313.