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Every episode of Job Hunt is chock full of information that will help you find your next job, rethink your career, and help put you on the path to employment. Scroll down for a list of the resources available to you!

Tips from our Experts
New York City Resources
Job Fairs
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New
York City Parks Department Recruiting Lifeguards Are you a
good swimmer? You could earn $650 a week as an NYC Parks Department
lifeguard. Candidates must be able to swim 50 yards in 35 seconds,
have good vision, be at least 16 years old when the job starts, and pass
the qualifying test. Get the facts at nycgovparks.org and click on
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New York City Department of
Small Business Services If you're interested in jobs with
new opportunities, the city's Small Business Services office can help you
get training in areas such as computer repair, construction, green collar
energy jobs, healthcare, food services, TV and film production, and cable
installation. If you'd like to find out how to enroll, call 311
and ask for Workforce1 or go to www.nyc.gov/workforce1. SBS
also offers assistance to anyone who wants to start their own
company. The agency offers a legal review of contracts and leases,
financing assistance to help you identify lenders, incentives to save you
money as your business expands, recruitment services and business
courses to reach your goals. Visit www.nyc.gov/sbs for more
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Five Borough
Economic Opportunity Plan The city is
working to create 1700 new jobs at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and 40 percent
of them will be green industry jobs. The expansion is part of the
City's Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan to create jobs for
New Yorkers and implement a vision for long-term economic growth. A
60,000 square foot greenhouse is planned to manufacture eco-friendly
products. The plan will also ultimately lead to 800 construction
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Workforce One
Center Good jobs are hard to find. Whether it’s
unrealistic requirements, confusing descriptions, or automatic email
response letters that thank you for being one of a thousand applicants,
doing it on your own isn’t easy. Workforce1 is a better way to find a job.
If you’re unemployed or hoping to make a mid-career change, we offer free
services to connect you with the job that’s right for
you.
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Working
for the City of New York Interested in working for the
best city in the world? Look no further. NYC.gov's agency listing provides
a comprehensive view of employment opportunities throughout city
government.
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Recommendations
from the Mayor's Office for People with
Disabilities The 55a
program - Section 55-a of the New York State
Civil Service Law permits municipalities to employ persons, who have been
certified as physically or mentally disabled, in civil service positions
on a non-competitive basis. This provision is implemented by the City of
New York through the 55-a Program, which is administered by the New York
City Department of Citywide Administrative Services. You must be certified
as being physically or mentally disabled and qualified to perform the
duties of the job. |
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Recommendations
from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Fed Cap - Fedcap’s mission is to
empower people with barriers to move towards economic independence as
valued members of the workforce. Fedcap seeks to accomplish its
mission by providing services to individuals, businesses and government in
accordance with the highest ethical standards. For more info, go to
fedcap.org. |
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Recommendations
from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Goodwill Industries - Goodwill Industries'
network of 166 independent, community-based Goodwills in the United
States and Canada offers customized job training, employment placement and
other services to people who have disabilities, lack education or job
experience, or face employment challenges. For more info, go to
goodwill.org |
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Recommendations
from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Just One Break or JOB - JOB was co-founded
by Orin Lehman, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bernard Baruch and Howard Rusk in 1947.
At that time, the agency served veterans with disabilities who were ready
to go back to work. JOB has expanded its mission to include all job
seekers with disabilities, both visible and hidden. Recently, JOB entered
into a partnership with Abilities!, a nationally recognized Long
Island-based organization that provides services to employers and job
seekers. This affiliation has broadened the scope of their services.
For more info, go to justonebreak.com. |
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Recommendations
from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City -
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc. (UCP/NYC) is the leading
nonprofit agency in New York City providing direct services, technology
and advocacy to children and adults of all ages with cerebral palsy and
related disabilities. |
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The
Department of Citywide Administrative Services Exams and
Jobs The Department of Citywide Administrative Services
(DCAS) ensures that City agencies have the critical resources and support
needed to provide the best possible services to the public. Specifically,
the agency supports City agencies’ workforce needs in recruiting, hiring
and training City employees, provides overall facilities management for 54
public buildings, purchases, sells and leases non-residential real
property, purchases, inspects and distributes supplies and equipment,
establishes, audits and pays utility accounts that serve more than 4,000
buildings, and implements energy conservation programs throughout City
facilities. DCAS' "Exams and Jobs" page has information on
Civil Service Exams, Job Postings, Internships, and more. Click
here for more information on the summer internship program, public
service corps, and urban fellows program. |
New York City Labor Statistics
Top Five Fasted
Growing Occupations in NYC projected through 2106: Network Systems and
Data Communication Analysts Home Health Aides Medical Assistants
Computer Software Engineers, System Software Nursing, Psychiatric, and
Home Health Aides
Top 5 Job Openings in New York City since last
October were: Retail Sales Person Cashiers Waiters/Waitresses
Home Health Aides Customer Services
Top Five Occupations
with Most Expected Hirings in the City are: Emergency Medical
Technicians and Paramedics Personal and Homecare Aides Rehab Counselors
Social and Human Services Assistants Tax Preparers
Top 10
fastest growing occupations in New York State, projected through 2010:
Home Health Aides Personal and Home Care Aides Medical Assistants
Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants Physical Therapists Physical
Therapist Assistants Physical Therapist Aides Mental Health Counselors
Anesthesiologists
Incubator Spaces Available! Could you use a new office
to grow your business? Maybe you need an incubator space. The City
has partnered with academic institutions and commercial landlords to establish
high-quality, ready-to-use office space that comes with basic business services
and administrative support. Hundreds of work stations are available
throughout the City. To find out more, visit
nycedc.com/fsinitatives.
Hive@55 The City's Economic Development Corporation has
some great resources for entrepreneurs. If you're working as a media or
tech freelancer and need a workspace, check out the Hive@55, located at 55 Broad
Street. For more info, go to nycedc.com/mediatech.
Jumpstart NYC Jumpstart NYC is a proven, three-month
educational program to help individuals leaving jobs in the financial services
sector to apply their knkowledge, skills and abilities in opportunities beyond
financial services. It's a great career transition for Arts, Green
Technology, and New Media. For more info, go to
levininstitute.org/jumpstartnyc/index.cfm.
The Grace Institute As it has for over 100 years, Grace
Institute provides tuition-free, practical job training in a supportive learning
community for underserved New York area women of all ages and from many
different backgrounds. In the tradition of its founding family, Grace Institute
is there for personal development, self-sufficiency, and employability.
For more details, go to graceinstitue.org.
Older Adults Technology Services OATS engages, trains
and supports older adults in using technology to improve their quality of life
and enhance their social and civic engagement. OATS teaches seniors to
connect with technology and provides info on health care, city services, and
staying safe online. For more details, go to oats.org.
Job Assistance, Educational, and Legal Advice for
Ex-Offenders The Legal Action Center The Legal Action
Center is the only non-profit law and policy organization in the United States
whose sole mission is to fight discrimination against people with histories of
addiction, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records, and to advocate for sound public
policies in these areas. For three decades, LAC has worked to combat the
stigma and prejudice that keep these individuals out of the mainstream of
society. The Legal Action Center is committed to helping people reclaim their
lives, maintain their dignity, and participate fully in society as productive,
responsible citizens. For more info, go to lac.org.
Medgar Evers College Center for Law and Social Justice The
mission of the Center for Law and Social Justice is to provide quality, expert
legal advocacy, training and services on racial justice issues in a personal
manner to people of African descent, and persons who are under-served,
under-represented and otherwise disenfranchised. The Center for Law and Social
Justice (CLSJ) accomplishes this racial justice mission by conducting research
and providing advocacy and litigation on behalf of community organizations and
other civil society groups promoting human, civil and international
rights. These activities are delivered from CLSJ’s offices on the campus
of Medgar Evers College as well as in a host of predominantly high-need
neighborhoods across New York City. For more info, go to
mec.cuny.edu.
StreetWise Partners Engaging with
top-tier corporations, StreetWise Partners build mentoring relationships between
low-income individuals and volunteer business professionals to develop workplace
skills and employment networks as the bridge to a successful career. For
more info, go to streetwisepartners.org
Center for Employment
Opportunities CEO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For more than 30
years, CEO's goal has been to provide immediate, comprehensive and effective
employment services for men and women returning from incarceration. For
more info, go to ceoworks.org.
RecruitMilitary.com RecruitMilitary is #1 in
military-to-civilian recruiting products and services. They offer many
different ways for former enlisted personnel, junior military officers, senior
officers, military spouses and transitioning military personnel to connect with
thousands of organizations. They also offer support for military spouses
and all men and women with a military background. They also offer
exclusive job postings. For more info, go to recruitmilitary.com.
NYC Capital Access Loan Guaranty Program The NYC Capital
Access Loan Guaranty Program, run by the NYC Economic Development Corporation,
provides credit enhancement for qualified loans, better access to competitively
priced loans, access to a network of business lenders, and referrals to small
business counseling and training programs. Loans are available for
anything between $5,000 and $250,000. For more info, visit
nycedc.com/fsinitiatives.
NYCService.org Everybody's got something to offer.
Use your time, passion and skills to address the City's greatest needs.
For more, visit nycservice.org.
VolunteerMatch.org Volunteer Match connects good people
with good casues. It has thousand of organizations that you can work with,
both corporate and nonprofit. For more info, visit
volunteermatch.org.
Bottomless Closet Bottomless Closet helps economically
disadvantaged women in NYC become self-sufficient. One-on-one assistance
in resume preparation is available, along with interview-appropriate clothes,
education for workplace skills and personal enrichment programs. For more,
visit bottomlessclosetnyc.org.
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Women Job Fairs Tuesday, February 9,
2010 womenjobfairs.com |
New York City Career Fair Tuesday, February 9,
2010 eastcoastcareerfairs.com |
New York Job Fair Wednesday, February 24,
2010 nyc.localhires.com/job-fairs |
Diversity Job Fair Wednesday, March 10,
2010 diversityjobfairs.com |
New York Job Fair Wednesday, March 24,
2010 nyc.localhires.com/job-fairs |
Career Expo - Women for Hire Tuesday, April 15,
2010 womenforhire.com |
Job Expo Thursday, April 8, 2010 jobexpo.com |
National Society for Hispanic Professionals Diversity Career Fair
2010 Thursday, April 15,
2010 network.nshp.org/events/new-york-job-fair-1 |
New York Job Fair Tuesday, April 20, 2010 nyc.localhires.com |
East Coast Career Job Fair Wednesday, May 12,
2010 eastcoastcareerfairs.com |
PSI Professional and Diversity Job Fair Monday, May 17,
2010 psijobfair.com |
NYC Hires Job Fair Friday, May 21, 2010 nyc.localhires.com |
Diversity Job Fair Thursday, June 3,
2010 diversityjobfairs.com |
Choice Career Fair.com Wednesday, June 16,
2010 choicecareerfair.com |
New York Job Fair Monday, June 21, 2010 nyc.localhires.com |
Job Expo Thursday, June 24,
2010 jobexpo.com | | |