Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will host five virtual employment events, at the end of this month and beginning of next, to assist residents in their job searches. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many critical services that residents rely on have been altered, but understanding the employment challenges residents are currently facing, Suffolk County has transitioned its job fairs, hiring events, and career exploration events to a virtual format.
“The fallout from the COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all, especially those who lost their jobs and their livelihoods,” said County Executive Bellone. “The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center is actively working to help our residents get back on their feet, and these Virtual Hiring Events are an excellent resource that can be accessed from the safety and security of your home. I encourage anyone looking for assistance to reach out to the employment center today.”
To assist both residents and businesses in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suffolk County Department of Labor Licensing, and Consumer affairs launched a Virtual Career & Talent Portal. The internet based job board serves as a one-stop-shop for employers and jobseekers, bringing all the programs and services available in the bricks and mortar One-Stop Employment Center online. This job board is also available in Spanish for those seeking job resources and who are Spanish speaking.
Job seekers are able to access online offerings such as job listings, education and training opportunities, create a résumé tutorials, career building assistance, research in-demand occupations, be matched with employers and much more.
A list of upcoming events can be found below:
Virtual Hiring Event: Elder Home Care
Tuesday, August 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, applicants will be able to discuss job openings with an Elder Home Care representative.
Registration is required for this event and zoom meeting information will be provided at registration. To register, email: Michele.Azzara@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Virtual Hiring Event: Whitsons Culinary Group
Wednesday, August 19
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, applicants will be able to discuss job openings with a Whitsons Culinary Group representative. Positions available include, Warehouse Worker, CDL B Driver, Kitchen Food Service Worker, and Cafeteria Cook.
Registration is required for this event and zoom meeting information will be provided at registration. To register, email: Michele.Azzara@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Virtual Hiring Event: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Thursday, August 20
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, applicants will be able to discuss job openings with a Cold Spring Harbor Labs representative. Positions available include, Linux Systems Engineer, Web Developer, Director of Digital & Web Services, Cage Washer Technician- Lab Animal Resources, Biostatistician- Tuveson Laboratory, Postdoctoral Fellow- Multiple Labs and more.
Registration is required for this event and zoom meeting information will be provided at registration. To register, email: Michele.Azzara@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Virtual Hiring Event: New York State Police
Tuesday, August 25
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, applicants will be able to discuss career opportunities with NY State Police representative Trooper L/Recruitment Officer Kristen Erario.
Registration is required for this event and zoom meeting information will be provided at registration. To register, email: Michele.Azzara@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Career Exploration: Franchising: Making the Right Choice
Tuesday, September 1
9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Presented by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, Kensington Company representative Stuart Levenberg will present franchising opportunity and successful franchise career development information.
Registration is required for this event and zoom meeting information will be provided at registration. To register, email Erica.mando@suffolkcountyny.gov.
