How to Gain Skills, Discipline and
And Get Good Jobs
Are you about to finish school but unsure how to get a job? Do you need more skills? Are you interested in vocational training? There are lots of opportunities to prepare yourself for a variety of jobs in business, computers, health care, and other fields. There are free programs that teach you specific job skills, improve your communication abilities and prepare you for the job market.
CHECK OUT THESE PROGRAMS
Covenant House offers many free programs for jobs such as bank teller, nurse’s aid, culinary arts, security guard and Microsoft office specialist. They also help with job placement.
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow offers two 20-week cycles per year, serving 240 youth, 17-21. Daily classes in Business English, Business Math, Keyboarding, Office Procedures, Computer Training, Pubic Speaking & Communication (2 hours/week), and World of Work; Pre-GED and GED are offered.
There are two OBT sites in
This center has a 40 station computer facility. They offer technology education, internet access, job readiness and job placement.
The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development The DYCD runs an Out-of-School Youth (OSY) employment programs that focus on vocational training and education for low income youth. Some programs serve older youth aged 19 – 21, some serve younger youth aged 16 –18, and some both age groups. Both high school dropouts and high school graduates are eligible. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/services-employment-osy.html.
There are several
Arbor Employment and Training at the
Serves youth aged 19 – 21 Youths
585 DeKalb Avenue
718-623-4031 718 462-4244, www.camba.org
Serves youth aged 16 – 21 718 387-1600 Youth
1150 Carroll Street
718-270-6474 718 634-8657 www.ahrcnyc.org
The CAMBA REACH program provides free training in customer service, job readiness and basic computer skills for out of school youths 19-21.
Brooklyn Woods trains youth in carpentry. 718 389 3636. info@brooklynwoods.com.
The Vocational Foundation, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged disconnected youth from all five boroughs gain the skills and tools they need to achieve financial independence. http://www.vfinyc.org
The NYCHA offers free job training and placement for housing authority residents. http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/community/res-employ.shtml or call 718 250-5904.
CITY TECH
This City University of NY campus offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs in business, health care, engineering, art and design, human services and law related professions. For admissions call 718 260-5250. For financial aid, call 718 260-5700. www.citytech.cuny.edu
GET INFORMED
The New York State Department of Labor has information on apprenticeship training programs for a variety of skilled job. http://www.labor.state.ny.us/apprenticeship/appindex.shtm
The Brooklyn Public Library Education and
Go to www.50States.com/cc/newyork.htm
Websites for jobseekers
General and Popular Sites
The Riley Guide
http://www.rileyguide.com/
Leads to other websites and includes resume and job hunting tips.
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp
http://www.ajb.dni.us/
Craigslist
http://newyork.craigslist.org/
FlipDog.com
http://flipdog.monster.com/
HotJobs.com
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
Monster
http://www.monster.com/
SnagAJob
http://www.snagajob.com/
Government Jobs
Metropolitan Transit Authority
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/employ.htm
http://www.cs.state.ny.us/jobseeker
Federal
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov
Diversity
Buena Chamba
http://buenachamba.com/index.php
IMDiversity.com
http://www.imdiversity.com/
IMDiversity.com is dedicated to providing career and self-development information to all minorities, specifically African Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and women.
LatinoHire.com
http://latinohire.com/