February 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, February 7, 2012 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, February 15, 2012 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!

The Job Connection: Employment @ SUNY Stony Brook

On Monday, January 30th from 7-9pm representatives from Stony Brook's human resources department will be at the Huntington Public Library to give tips on searching for both New York State & SUNY Stony Brook jobs. They will describe the JOBS website, provide information on the State civil service process & share tips for preparing your resume. No registration required. Open to all. For more information please call (631) 427-5165.

Job Search Secrets

Job Search Secrets

Thurs Jan 26th 6:30pm

Half Hollow Hills Library-Dix Hills

Learn specific actions any job seeker can take to compete more effectively in today’s challenging job market. Participants will learn about valuable resources and be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and make networking contacts. The program will be presented by Karen McKenna, founder of CareerVision. For more information or to register please call (631) 498-1260.

Paying For College

Paying For College
Wed Jan 25th 7pm
South Huntington Public Library
Andrew Lockwood, J.D., certified college planner, will reveal four little-known “loopholes” that could help families save 33 percent or more of the cost of college. He will also talk about the biggest mistake more than half of eligible families make and how to avoid it; the reason why an expensive, high “sticker price” college can cost less than a “cheaper” public university; and how to improve a stingy financial aid award. Free. Open to all.

Suffolk County One-Stop January Job Fair

Looking for work? Want to explore opportunities? The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, January 24th from 10:30-1:30pm at the Sayville Public Library. Meet HR recruiters & receive employment information from organizations representing various industries. Bring your resume and dress for success! For more information please call (631) 589-4440.

Home Study Program for GED

Learn about a free, at-home study program for adults 21 and over, who would like to prepare for the GED exam. The program will be run from 4:30pm -8:00pm on Monday, January 30th @ the Station Branch. Certified instructors provide you with assignments to pick up at the library and complete at home. Telephone assistance is available. For information call (631) 667 - 6000 ext. 454. Registration is required. Open to all.

Long Island Career Fair January 25th

Meet face-to-face with the hiring decision makers from some of the areas top employers on Wednesday, January 25th from 11-2pm. 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.

Thanks for the Pink Slip

On Tuesday, January 24th, the Harborfields Public Library will run a seminar that will help prepare you for success even if you have "lost" your job. It is divided into three segments: lecture, networking and question-and-answer period. The topics covered include understanding the nature of being passionate about what you know and what you do, brainstorming, mind mapping, goal charting, and developing your passion into a money-making venture, whether that be as a business owner or an employed person. The seminar will run from 7-8:30 pm. To register or for more information please call (631) 757-4200.

Onsite Recruitment January 4th

Onsite Recruitment

Wed Jan. 4th 9-12pm

One-Stop Employment Center

A recruiter from FJC Security Services Inc. is seeking to hire security guards. Full time & part time positions are available. FJC can assist with annual training requirements but prefers to have candidates with valid NYS security licenses. To register or to speak to a counselor please call (631) 853-6600.