Comprehensive Employment Resources and Vocational Services in Suffolk and Nassau Counties
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Acomprehensive list of employment, vocational, and entrepreneurship resources for Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
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Employment, Vocational Services and Entrepreneurship Information
Job Search & Employment Resources
This Nassau County site provides links to job search resources and career center sites.
This organization provides career planning and counseling services, as well as training programs and job search resources.
Call: 516-485-5000
Register for services here.
The EAC Network provides vocational services to individuals challenged with substance abuse who receive services from drug treatment services in Nassau County.
Call: 516-489-8101 ext.186
EAC Network's Mission Employment program helps at-risk youth ages 18-24 who reside in the Town of Hempstead or City of Long Beach on the path toward employment.
Call: 516-489-8101
Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS EOC of Nassau runs 6 family development centers. These centers provide employment services, including a job bank, help with resume writing, job referrals and job placement.
Freeport: 516-379-4000
Glen Cove: 516-676-4958
Hempstead: 516-489-2800
Port Washington: 516-883-3201
Rockville Centre: 516-764-4500
Roosevelt: 516-546-6121
EOC also runs career path TANF employment services (CPTE) for TANF recipients that are referred through DSS.
EOC Suffolk runs 3 Family Development Centers that help low income families obtain employment and improve their job skills.
Amityville: 631-842-6100
Riverhead: 631-369-6076
Greenport: 631-477-1510
NYS Career Zone : https://careerzone.ny.gov/jz/views/careerzone/index.jsf –New York State’s website regarding different careers and job markets.
This NYS run site includes job search pages, a calendar of career fairs, and apprenticeship announcements.NYS Apprenticeship Announcements :Apprenticeship Announcements | Department of Labor Youth Build a Future: Youth | Department of Labor
Participants in the clothing program can join meetings held once a week for two hours that include a presentation on a job search topic by a professional speaker, an opportunity to network with fellow members, and one-on-one job search support in the Career Center. Based in Brookhaven.
Call: 631-451-9127
Mature Worker's ProgramSenior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) | Office for the Aging A subsidized service-based training program available to individuals aged 55 and older. Our services extend to Long Island and Queens, offering the support and resources needed to redefine career paths and find meaningful employment.
Please contact the local SCSEP sponsor:
National Urban League of Westchester Phone: 631-464-4560
CONTACT PERSON for more information: Dan Hogan TELEPHONE: (518) 474-7252
Suffolk County runs a one-stop employment center to help provide people with the tools they need during their job search. This center runs programs that specifically help youth, former homemakers, and criminally involved individuals.
Call: 631-853-6600 ONE STOP Employment Center
YOUTH CAREER READINESS Youth Programs CAREER COUTURE BOUTIQUE at ONE STOP Career Couture 631-853-6769
Fresh Start Program: is specifically designed to identify barriers faced by the ex-offender and offers guidance, techniques and proven strategies to create a path back into the workforce and successful career advancement. Fresh Start
Disability Initiatives Project: (You do not need to be on SSI or SSDI to benefit) Disability Resource Coordinators help job seekers with a disability to access programs and services necessary to meet employment and assess development goals.
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DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS PROGRAM: (Call for information) 631-853-6540Suffolk County residents who are widowed, divorced, separated and unemployed or underemployed and are struggling to make ends meet, prepare today to enter the workforce of tomorrow! Move toward personal and economic self-sufficiency and discover opportunities that could change your life!
The Suffolk Works Employment Program (SWEP) assists individuals and families that qualify for TANF, SNAP, and safety net assistance prepare for and find employment.
Vocational and Training Services:
ACCESS-VR / VESID
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is a New York State run program that assists people with disabilities who can benefit from vocational training reach their employment goals.
Call: 1-800-222-5627
Garden City Office: 516-227-6800
Hauppauge Office: 631-952-6357
The New York State run Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) provides career and technical programs for high school studies, as well as Employment and Career training for adults.
Nassau: 516-396-2202
Western Suffolk: 631-549-4900 ext. 222
Eastern Suffolk: 631-687-3006
LIEOC: Long Island Educational Opportunity Center Assistance with Education and training for a Career in the Field you wish to pursue.https://www.longislandeoc.org/
Assistance with Employment and Job Readiness referrals for People with Disabilities:Nassau: LICIL: LICIL | Long Island Center for Independent Living
Suffolk: SILO (NY CONNECTS): SILO | Self-Initiated Living Options, Inc.
New Ground Inc. (Nassau & Suffolk welcome)The Workshops Service Program - New Ground (Education Assistance and Advocacy also Available)The Workshops Service Program at New Ground Inc.
New Ground coordinates workshops on critical topics to help struggling homeless Veterans, families, youth and individuals. Workshops take place at multiple locations, including the Northport VA, the Department of Social Services, the New Ground office, and various Veteran, family, and youth shelters. New Ground provides transportation, daycare and refreshments to eliminate any potential barriers to attendance. Presentations are made by New Ground program staff as well as experts in specific fields. Topics include:
All areas of financial literacy.
Professional skills including resume writing, conducting a successful job search, ways to prepare for the first days on the job, how to handle conflicts at work, and more.
Parenting skills for children of all ages.
Reviewing housing options, securing an apartment, preparing for a move, and assessing other housing needs.
Center for Transformative Change at the INN (Hempstead)
Center for Transformative Change – The INN Help with resume writing, job searches, on-line applications, interviewing skills etc. 516-489-3238 FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE:
Family Service League (FSL-LI) has several vocational programs.
The WorkPlus program provides training and education to help low income adults enter or
re-enter the workforce. Resume Assistance available.
Call: 631-650-0134
The Flexible Employment Program (FEP) is a computer training program for adults with disabilities.
Call: 631-425-9694 ext. 4231
Their personalized recovery oriented services (PROS) helps adults with severe and persistent mental health challenges overcome barriers to employment.
Call: 631-427-3700
HALI provides training and internship opportunities for people interested in Peer Specialist work. Peer Support is also available for Job Search & Resume Assistance.
RISEWELL (Formerly Federation of Organizations) https://www.risewell.org/services/financial-management-employment-services/
Our Supported Employment Services are offered to those recovering from mental illness who are ready to engage in meaningful work! - 631-669-5355
NYS JOB BANK: Jobs | New York State Job Bank
REMOTE EMPLOYMENT:
Lists remote and work-from home jobs such as accounting, development, and more. Includes entry-level and part-time jobs.
Resume Assistance:
NYS UNEMPLOYMENT – APPLY HERE: Unemployment Insurance Assistance | Department of Labor
Employment Right’s for people with Disabilities: The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Employment Assistance for Immigrants: Find resources for immigrants & refugees | FindHello
JOB HUNTING RESOURCES FOR EX-OFFENDERS:Recently Released Offenders under Training
Provides individualized services to Suffolk County residents who have been incarcerated and need assistance in obtaining employment or education after re-entry into their community.
Contact: Barbara Egloff
631-419-1609 begloff@esboces.org
201 Sunrise Highway, Patchogue NY 11722
Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance, Inc. – Second Chance Program
Provides case management for non-violent ex-offenders age 16-55. Assists clients with job readiness and placement in appropriate training programs affiliated with local unions, BOCES, and adult education.
Contact: Julianne Villafane
631-286-9236 x 20
1492 Montauk Highway, Bellport, NY 11713*
Exoffenders
Provides a regularly updated list of companies that hire ex-offenders. Also offers articles and resources for re-entry into workplace and community.*
Center for Employment Opportunities
A highly structured and tightly supervised program for men and woman on parole or probation who need employment services.*
America Works
This agency helps ex-prisoners seeking employment and places them in jobs when possible.*
Exodus Transitional Community
This agency offers a broad spectrum of services for adult and youth affected by the justice system.*
Jail to Job
This group publishes a list of companies that hire felons in the U.S. They write articles offering advice and offer free legal consultation and information about housing.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook : https://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
NASSAU LIBRARY ASSISTANCE WITH JOB SEARCH THRU JOBNOW AT BRAINFUSE!For Nassau County Library Card Holders:
JOBNOW – Resume Lab Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho3PszrdHVo&t=12s
AMAZING Suffolk Library Career Resource Guide: https://scla.net/rasd/care/career-outreach-directory/
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING ASSISTANCE :
NYS Small Business Development Center: https://nysbdc.org/
Suffolk College Entrepreneurship Center: 60 Hour Entrepreneurial Training Course - Continuing Education and Workforce Training at SUNY Suffolk
Small Business Association: https://learning.sba.gov/
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NASSAU EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Search any SD in Nassau:
Nassau BOCES Employment
Catholic Diocese of RVC - Current Positions
Catholic Health Systems of LI - Employment Opportunities
Bowlero Corp Employment Ops
LI Lutheran Schools Employment
CDPAP AIDE JOBS (No Certification or experience needed - just a few hours training at the intermediary)
Nassau County Employment
Nassau Sheriff's Office Careers (Current Ops updated)
Jobs at Northwell Health
NICE Bus Career Center
Nassau EOC Careers
St. Vincent De Paul Society Careers
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