Thursday, August 31, 2017

Long Island's Fall 2017 College Open House Schedule

  • Adelphi: Sat, Oct. 21st 10 am
  • Hofstra: Sun, Sept. 24th 9 am; Sun, Oct. 22nd 9 am
  • Farmingdale: Sun, Nov. 5th 12 pm
  • Suffolk County Community College: Sun, Nov. 5th 1 pm
  • Suny Old Westbury: Sat, Nov. 11th 9 am
  • Molloy College: Sun, Nov. 12th 1 pm
  • Five Town's College: Sat, Oct. 14th 10 am
  • St. Joseph's College: Sun, Oct. 29th 10 am
  • Nassau Community College: Sun, Nov. 5th 10:30 am
  • Long Island University-C.W.Post: Sun, Sept. 24th 10:30 am

LI Job Finder Fall '17 Job Fair


The LI Job Finder will hold a Job Fair on Tuesday, September 19th at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center from 9:30- 2:30 PM.  Come meet with Long Island's top companies...Wear proper attire & bring copies of your resume!  FREE admission & FREE parking. For more information please call (631) 696-8568.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Job Seekers Club September 28th

Join Career Couch Bob Simmons at the Sachem Public Library on Thursday, September 28th at 6:30 PM as he discusses proven job-hunting techniques at Sachem's monthly job seekers club.  The topic will be "How to Tell if Someone is Lying to You through Interview Body Language." The series will also provide a forum for job seekers of all ages to share their experiences, sharpen their skills & network with others. For more information and to register please call (631) 588-5024.

Opportunities Long Island Apprenticeship Preparation Training Program

Looking for a career in the construction trades? Opportunities Long Island Apprenticeship Preparation Training program can get you there! Opportunities Long Island is an intensive 240 hour training program which includes OSHA 10, Blueprint Reading, and much more to help prepare you for a career in the building and construction trades.  Training is provided at no cost to you!  Don't miss out on this great opportunity.  Attend one of the following information sessions: Tuesday, September 19th at 1 PM, Tuesday, October 10th at 10 AM or Friday, October 27th at 1 PM. This information session will take place at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center.  For more information please contact Erica Rechner at (631) 348-1170 ext. 316 or the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center at (631) 385-2305.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

HPL September Career Programs



Careers in Civil Service
Tuesday, September 19th 6:30-8:30 PM
Main Meeting Room

Open to All; Registration Required
A Suffolk County Department of Civil Service representative will discuss Civil Service employment opportunities in the county, towns, schools, libraries & villages. Registration begins Tuesday, September 5th.

College Essay Writing
Tuesday, September 19th 7-8 PM
Youth Program Room
High School Juniors & Seniors (Parents are welcome to attend); Registration Required

Need help writing your college essay? It’s never too early! Learn the dos and don'ts at this helpful seminar. Gain knowledge with techniques for brainstorming, overcoming writer's block, and an understanding of what college admissions officials want to see. Registration begins Tuesday, September 5th.

High School Equivalency (HSE) TASC Preparation Program

Suffolk County Community College will be offering FREE classes for the High School Equivalency (HSE) TASC Preparation Program. Classes will be held at the New York State Department of Labor Career Center in Patchogue. Classes begin early September 2017.  Other locations are available.  For infrrmation on how to qualify to enroll in this program at no cost to you, please contact Wendy Bernardis, TASC Intake Coordinator of SCCC at (631) 451-4926.

New York All Veterans Job Fair September 14th

RecruitMilitary and the DAV are proud to present a Job Fair for Veterans on Thursday, September 14th  from 11-3 pm at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. 120 + companies are slated to attend. Job opportunities, career education opportunities & business ownership opportunities. This is a FREE hiring event for U.S. Military veterans. This includes personnel who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard and reserves, and their spouses.  Register for this event here RecruitMilitary.com/NewYork.

Long Island Career Fair

Are you looking for a job? Are you tired of sending resumes left and right and never getting an answer? If you are, dress in your best professional clothes, bring resumes and visit our Long Island Career Fair on Monday, September 11th from 11-2 pm at the Melville Marriott Long Island. You will have the opportunity to meet top employers and to interview for several positions during the course of the day, meeting the people who make the hiring decisions. You will save a lot of time since there will be no need to craft a customized personal statement for each company you visit. You’ll be able to tell them why you wish to work for them, and you’ll have the chance to sell yourself. Admission is FREE. Complimentary on-site parking.

Suffolk County One-Stop September 2017 Job Fairs

Looking for work? Want to explore opportunities? The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will be hosting 2 Job Fairs in August. Meet HR recruiters & receive employment information from organizations representing various industries. Bring your resume and dress for success! If you are in need of proper interviewing attire, please contact Career Couture at (631) 853-6769.




*Friday, September 8th 10-1 pm
For more information please call (631) 360-2480

*Wednesday, September 27th 1-4 pm
For more information please call (631) 273-7883

September 2017 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, September 5, 2017 9:30 AM
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, September 13, 2017 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!

Careers in Civil Service
Thursday, September 14, 2017 9:30AM
Join us for an in depth discussion about Civil Service employment.  A representative from the Department of Civil Service will discuss:  the variety of careers in Civil Service, how to navigate the Civil Service website & information about applying for Civil Service examinations.  See any one-stop counselor or phone (631) 853-6600 today to reserve your spot!  Space is Limited… Must be pre-registered...

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Job Seekers Club August 24th

Join Career Couch Bob Simmons at the Sachem Public Library on Thursday, August 24th at 6:30 PM as he discusses proven job-hunting techniques at Sachem's monthly job seekers club.  The topic will be "7 Easy Steps to Becoming an All-Star Networker." The series will also provide a forum for job seekers of all ages to share their experiences, sharpen their skills & network with others. For more information and to register please call (631) 588-5024.