LIBRARY RESOURCES
This free comprehensive online job search system, is now available to help overwhelmed job seekers find employment. All you need is your library card number. Click on the logo above. LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons-students and adult learners-succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Click on above logo. Career & Educational Counseling Service (WEBS)Facing a
difficult work situation? Need help planning or managing
your career? Thinking about work options you have after
50? WLS runs specialized programs with trained
professionals to guide you in your career path. Job & Career Links Librarians' Best Web Pics: Career & Job Info NYS Dept. of Labor One-Stop Locations Westchester Community College Workforce Development & Career Training |
JOB SEARCH LOCAL RESOURCES Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) Location: First Congregational Church of Chappaqua, 210 Orchard Ridge Road. Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Directions: http://www.fcc-chappaqua.org/ Website: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Westchester_Networking_Organization/ Contact: Send an e-mail request to WNO1635@gmail.com if you wish to be added to meeting invitation distribution list. WNO is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization focused on career fulfillment. Members may be in transition or changing careers or exploring self-employment or franchising. WNO members are committed to assisting each other so that all are able to reach their respective goals. You don't have to be a WNO LinkedIn group member to attend WNO meetings. Employment Assistance & Resource Network Location: Saint Patrick's Church, 137 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights. Meets First Thursday of the month - 7:30 p.m. at Parish Center Directions: http://www.stpatricks-yorktown.org/directions.html Contact: EARN_atStPats@yahoo.com Meetings often provide a guest speaker who addresses issues for those seeking employment. Afterwards, people introduce themselves one-by-one and talk about where they are in their search. Advice and networking follows. Led by Ed McEneney, Tom Tilston and Sal Pizzurro. Community Center of Northern Westchester Location: 84 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY. Open Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Job Counseling skilled/unskilled positions, Weds 11:30am-1:00pm (schedule may vary, so call first). Website: www.communitycenternw.org Contact: (914) 232-6572 or email info@communitycenternw. org to find out when job counselors are available or to get schedule of ESL and computer classes. Basic computer skills, resume preparation, interview skills, classes in English as a second language, and other job counseling services are offered as well as clothing, supplemental food and resource referrals for those in need. All services are free, but registration as a client is required. Community Support for Employment Transition (ComSET) Location: Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont - 2nd floor, (914) 834-1800 Meets every Monday evening at 7:30pm Website: http://www.comSET.org Contact: Program Director, Ida Davis, at 914-665-3272 or email to: comset_10553@lycos.com A local volunteer support group that has been in existence for over 14 years. ComSET provides emotional and professional support and networking services at no charge to individuals in various stages of transition. They offer help from a network of Westchester based career management professionals. Lives In Transition Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Rd. Directions: http://www.ryepc.com/HTML%20Pages/Directions.html Contact: to join their LinkedIn group and/or tp get on their e-mail distribution list, send your e-mail request to: livesintransition@gmail.com Run by a local volunteer group from various industries. Some are trained executive coaches and counselors. No fees and no solicitations are permitted. Participant confidentiality and privacy is mandatory. Workshops on self-assessment, introductions, networking and use of LinkedIn techniques. Meets first and third Thursday of each month 7-9 p.m. There are also LinkedIn group workshops. Westchester Career & Educational Counseling Service (WEBS) Offered by many Westchester Public Libraries - call to find which one best meets your needs. Varied programs offered: individual workshops, eight -week seminars, one-to-one counseling Contact: (914) 674-3612 Website: http://www.westchesterlibraries.org/webs A wide range of educational seminars and services are available at many Westchester Libraries - see WEBS website for details and call to register. Individual career counseling sessions plus online resources are available by appointment at the Riverfront Branch and Grinton I. Will Branch libraries in Yonkers and at the Mount Vernon Public Library. Varied programs offered: individual workshops, eight -week seminars, one-to-one counseling Westchester and Putnam One-Stop Employment Centers White Plains (120 Bloomingdale Rd), Carmel (110 Old Route 6 Center) and Peekskill (201 S. James St.) Website: www.westchestergov.com/onestopemploymentcenter/wplwisweb/Training/Services.htm Contact: (914) 995-3910 Fax (914) 995-3958 All employment staff and partners are on site. Offered is a wide range of services and state of the art equipment used to train clients to fit into the future workforce. Free job training, new skill learning, job opportunity listings, career workshops, use of computers, copiers and fax machines, learning library and tutorial software, other educational opportunities. Workshops on Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Career Change, Resume, Cover Letters, Interview Computer Skills, Networking, etc. |
F.Y.I. Click here for "Five Tips for Job Seekers" from John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas National CareerFairs to find out about job fairs. Careers page at the Wall Street Journal NYS Dept. of Civil Service Scheduled Examinations - click here. (See LearningExpress Library for examinations & tutorials). NEW YORK CITY RESOURCES
Job Search Central at SIBL - the New York Public Library - provides career coaching, links to employment resources & more.
Job Hunt is a NYC government t.v. program designed to help New Yorkers find jobs. Its website also provides job fair listings, experts' tips, & web links. Click on logo for more. |
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SMALL BUSINESS LOCAL RESOURCES SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business Location: Counseling for startups, entrepreneurs and small business people is available 1 Wednesday and 2 Mondays each month at Katonah Village Library and Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. -12 noon at SCORE's White Plains Main Office, in addition to other Westchester locations. Appointment must be made first - call (914)948-3907. Get help from a personal business coach with every step of your business, even from the start. Contact your local SCORE office (in Westchester call 914-948-3907) and set up an appointment at any of the counseling locations such as Katonah Village Library, White Plains, Yonkers, etc. SCORE, a Resource Partner of the Small Business Administration, can help you build your business, including start-ups, with FREE and CONFIDENTIAL business counseling, mentoring and education. It is a national association dedicated to helping small business owners form and grow their businesses. There are 364 chapters nationwide, including: Danbury, CT (203) 794-1404, Carmel, NY (845) 225-6030 and White Plains, NY (914) 948-3907. |
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