September 2025 Career Exploration Programs

Suffolk County Department of Labor's Career Exploration will be presenting a program at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge.

NYS Civil Service

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10 AM

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. No registration required. See a one-stop counselor or phone (631) 853-6600 for more information! 

Suffolk County One-Stop September 2025 Job Fairs

Looking for work? Want to explore opportunities? The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment
Center will be hosting 3 Job Fairs in September. 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 12th 10-12:30 pm

Gerald Ryan Outreach Center

For more information please call (631) 643-7591.

*Wednesday, September 17th 5-7 pm

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

For more information please call (631) 665-4350.

 

*Thursday, September 25th 1-3 pm

Brentwood Public Library

For more information please call (631) 273-7883.

 

Long Island's Fall 2025 College Open House Schedule

• Adelphi: Sun, October 19th 10 am & Sat, November 15th 10 am
  
• Hofstra: Sun, Sep. 28th, Sun, Oct. 26th & Sun, Nov. 9th (9 am or 11 am)
  
• Farmingdale: Sun, October 19th & Sat, November 1st 10 am
• Suffolk County Community College: Sun, November 9th 12 pm
• Suny Old Westbury: Sun, September 29th 9 am
• St. Joseph's College: Sun, October 26th 10 am
• NYIT: Sat, September 27th 10 am
• Five Town's College: Sat, September 13th 10 am
• Long Island University C.W. Post: Sun, October 5th & Sun, November 9th  9 am

Preparing for College @ HPL

 

Create Your College Activity Sheet

Monday, September 15, 2025 6:30 PM

Main Meeting Room

Learn how to create a college activity (brag) sheet that will be used in your college application process.The class will offer guidance on what to include (and not include), wording and formatting. Additionally, how to order and word the activities section of the Common Application will also be discussed. Please bring a Chromebook or laptop to the session. For teens in grades 7-12. Registration Required. 

  

Demystify the SAT with Study Lab Test Prep

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 7 PM

Station Classroom 

Prepare for college with our Digital SAT workshop. We'll cover the exam's format, its role in college applications, and recent changes. We'll also discuss college admissions tiers, test-optional vs. test-required schools, and target scores. Practice with real examples and get your questions answered during our Q&A. For teens in grades 7-12. Registration Required. 

 

Fall Career Programs @ Half Hollow Hills

 

Civil Service 101

Thursday, September 25, 2025 2 PM

Half Hollow Hills Library-Dix Hills
Presented by NYS Department of Civil Service. Discover the many state jobs and how to apply. Free and open to all. Registration is required. This program will take place in-person at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

  

Franchising: in Business for Yourself but not by Yourself

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7 PM

Half Hollow Hills Library-Dix Hills 

Presented by SCORE. Geared to people who are thinking of purchasing a new business. Gain an overview of franchise industry, types of franchising arrangements, funding and more. Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, September 30th at 10 am. Open to all. This program will take place in-person at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

 

 

Long Island Regional Virtual Career Fair September 10th

The Long Island Regional Virtual Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 10th from 11-2 PM. A Preview Day will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, beginning at 9 am. The Preview Day allows you to visit exhibitor booths, view informative videos and available job openings. This is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the site before the live event! During the Live Event, held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, you can view all of the same content and also chat one-on-one with recruiters at their booth! Registration is required! Please upload your resume before the live event!

HPL's Career Coach September/October 2025

Free Career Counseling Services are available at the Main building. MaryAnn Verdolino, a certified Career Counselor with a PhD in Psychology, will help you with your job search, interviewing skills and questions regarding your resumé. If you are a new college graduate, someone who needs help with job searching or just looking to re-enter the job market, schedule a free, one hour appointment today. For more information or to register please visit www.myhpl.org or call (631) 427-5165, ext. 173. Registration begins Wednesday, September 3rd. Please register for only one time slot per month.

Dates Available: 

Tuesday, September 16th 6-9 PM

Tuesday, October 21st 6-9 PM