Hofstra in NYC

Take a bite out of the The Big Apple during Hofstra's January Session 2014!  Hofstra University is breaking down the traditional walls of learning with their exclusive Hofstra in NYC offering.  These courses, in a variety of areas, include fine arts, drama, literature, political science, history, music & finance, offer students a unique opportunity to fulfill program requirements while exploring all that NYC has to offer!  Join Hofstra this January...as they get to know NYC behind the scenes!!! For more information please click here or email january@hofstra.edu.

Long Island Career Fair December 12th

The Long Island Career Fair will take place on Thursday, December 12th from 11-2 pm at the Melville Marriott Long Island. You'll meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the areas top employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they're here 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're no longer just a piece of paper, you can get right in front of the decision makers attending this event. Admission is FREE. Complimentary on-site parking.

Senator Boyle's Career Fair

Senator Boyle will hold a Career Fair on Friday, December 6th from 12-3 pm at St. Joseph's College- John A. Danzi Athletic Center. Over 50 employers are expected to attend.  FREE of charge, RSVP required.  For more information or to RSVP, please visit nysenate.gov/boyle/careerfair or contact (631) 665-2311.

Veterans Entrepreneurship Program Syracuse University

New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced a new program aimed at helping veterans who are interested in entrepreneurship. The Veterans Entrepreneurship Program, run by the city’s Small Business Services and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, plans to help 25 veterans kickstart their entrepreneurial dreams with a free, four-week program aimed at giving them the tools necessary to launch small businesses. Veterans can apply for the program online.  After filling out the online application, veterans will be contacted for interviews, after which 25 participants will be selected for the program.

Next Steps for Vets

If you are a veteran looking for a job or going back to school Next Steps for Vets can help.  Next Steps for Vets is a web portal hosted by NBC News and offers tools & resources to help veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find jobs and education opportunities. Users will find a resume-engine tool that translates military expertise into marketable language that will catch the attention of human resources executives. There is a  G.I. bill calculator to help veterans evaluate all the benefits for which they are eligible and a job-finder feature that lists professions from the National Resource Directory’s Veteran’s Job Bank. There is also a job fairs map which displays the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s upcoming “Hiring Our Heroes” events, a 12 step guide to starting a small business and an eMentor Leadership Program which will link military spouses to employment counselors.

Diversity Job Fair November 20th

Diversity Job Fairs will hold a professional job fair on Wednesday, November 20th from 10-2 pm at the Hilton Long Island in Melville.  Pre- registration is suggested but not mandatory to attend this event. Business professional attire & resume are required.  For more information please contact DiversityJobFairs.Com or call (516)932-0997.

The New NY Bridge Project- Job Opportunities

The New York State Department of Labor will be the main resource for all direct and indirect job openings related to the New NY Bridge Project.  Job openings will also be listed on the New York State Job Bank. Interested job seekers can apply to these positions directly or they can work with Department of Labor staff at any of their Career Centers. If you have questions about how to apply for any of these positions, or need assistance applying, please contact  nysjobbank@labor.ny.gov or call 518-457-0616.  For additional information about the New NY Bridge Project, please visit http://www.newnybridge.com/.

Job Searching Now Available On Reference USA

The Huntington Public Library is pleased to announce that our database Reference USA has partnered with Indeed to give our patrons an easier way to search and prepare for their next career opportunity.  The U.S. Jobs and Internships module gives users the power to search by job type, keywords, geography, and estimated salary. Search results provide links to Reference USA's business records including company location, latest news, and key contact information.  You can also get valuable tips to help you land your ideal job. Topics include: interviewing, resume writing, job searching & aptitude & continuing education testing. Reference USA can be accessed on all  library computers or from outside the library via barcode. For more information please call the Adult & Reference Services department at (631) 427-5165 ext 252 or 200.

Women For Hire Online Career Fair November 14th

On Thursday, November 14 "Women For Hire" will run a FREE  nationwide online career fair! . Log on from 1-4pm ET / 10am-1pm PT to put your resume directly in front of recruiters from a wide range of top corporations, non-profits and government agencies hiring across the United States.  It’s the latest, cutting-edge offering from Women For Hire – the leader in career expos for women.  Registration is OPEN!