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Provides a ten-week paid internship program to youth. Coordinates placement opportunity within their field of interest to receive mentorship and training resulting in experience and expose to the talent pools entering the workforce.

Offers a semester long internship. Students meet at county facilities for seven all day sessions during one semester and receive hands on experience about county government including hearing department presentations, observing a legislative session, interviewing a County Legislator. The interns conduct a simulated legislative session as their culminating activity, where they introduce, discuss and vote on resolutions of their choosing about a county matter.

* Offers work readiness programs for youth: Job readiness workshops. Career exploration. Referrals to TASC (GED) programs. Internships. Leadership opportunities. Academic support. Community service opportunities.

Provides diverse Adult and Continuing Education Programs (credit and non-credit), personal skills workshops, professional development opportunities, and satellite-transmitted and video programs.

Job Assist offers teens, ages 14-21, employment training and placement services. Job assist recruits employers and individuals who are looking to fill a variety of jobs and matches them with teens looking for employment.

Program includes short- and long-term volunteer/service projects; credit courses with community components; community-based research under faculty supervision; fundraising to benefit community organizations; internships; and more.

Course offerings include: Dog Grooming; Veterinary Assistant and Basic Animal Care and First Aid. Courses are offered at various locations. Also offered is Dog Grooming and Bathing Services. Call Riverhead Day: (631) 369-8100 or (631) 369-7567 and Bellport Day: (631) 286-6585 for appointments.

Offering an opportunity for individuals to be Fair Housing Testers. LIHS is a nonprofit fair housing agency with openings for testers. Testers are considered per diem employees rather than employees. However, LIHS will train and pay volunteers Testers a stipend of $17.00 per hour plus travel expenses. Candidates must have the following qualifications: Must attend training session must be reliable must have reliable transportation Willing to work in Nassau & Suffolk Ability to follow instruction, follow through ability to write a report responsibly maintain communication honesty and objectivity and a clean record (no record or fraud convictions). LIHS needs conscientious people for this project.

Offers a 1000hr course that will prepare you for your NYS License in Cosmetology. Students enjoy hands on learning practicing on classmates, mannequins and clinic clients as they study hairstyling, coloring, perms and relaxers, make-up techniques, manicures and business practices. Successful completion of the Cosmetology program at Western Suffolk BOCES prepares you to sit for the New York State Cosmetology licensing exam and includes Hair Extensions certification. If you lack hours to meet NYS licensing requirements, you may be able to enroll in our State Board Preparation class and take the hours you need. Transfer credits can also be evaluated and credit given if approved. Must successfully complete a module’s minimum hours to receive credit. Call (631) 261-3600 x204 for an appointment. Open enrollment. Also offered is the Cosmetology State Board Prep Course. Take this course to help you prepare for the NYS Licensure Practical Test. Call for appointment to confirm your eligibility.

Develops entry-level skills for managerial positions and careers in the hospitality industry. Students acquire the knowledge and competencies required for working as managers in eating, lodging, travel, recreation, and gaming establishments. Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters thereby accelerating entry into employment situations. The program is appropriate for people who already hold post-secondary degrees, for those who are currently employed in the industry and who would benefit from some specialized training and for those who are interested in acquiring hospitality-related managerial skills but who are not interested in pursuing an academic degree in the field. Call for more detailed information.

Offers young men and women an introduction into law enforcement or a related career field in the criminal justice system. Aimed for youth ages 14-20, our Explorers are taught the importance of higher education, self-discipline, and respect for diversity and human dignity through training, involvement in community service projects, and other Exploring events. Call or email for more detailed information.

Provides comprehensive vocational and educational services to low-income adults who are transitioning from welfare to work, entering the job market for the first time, re-entering the job market, and/or working but seeking additional skill training. Offers a variety of workshops including computer training, vocational counseling, employment readiness, Continuing Adult Education Classes, English as a Second Language, job placement services and information and referral.

Assists people by helping remove barriers to employment with the end goal being self-sustainability. Through both a fixed and mobile community HUB, consumers can walk in and access needed services from community partners in one location, removing the barrier of time and transportation to and from various agencies. Specialists assist consumers with goal planning, resume building, job placements, interview preparation, skill building sessions, and a curriculum that leads to the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate - ACT WorkKeys NCRC.

Provides career and technical education including vocational, technical and occupational programs.

Provides career exploration, career assessment, GED preparation, and job placement to at risk youth.

Offers a semester long internship. Students meet at county facilities for seven all day sessions during one semester and receive hands on experience about county government including hearing department presentations, observing a legislative session, interviewing a County Legislator. The interns conduct a simulated legislative session as their culminating activity, where they introduce, discuss and vote on resolutions of their choosing about a county matter.

Provides information, technical assistance, coordination for and about human services to agencies, government and individuals.

Provides career and technical education including vocational, technical and occupational programs.

Offers internship positions at the National Marfan Foundation that was founded in 1981 by people affected by the Marfan syndrome and their families. Its purpose is to: disseminate accurate and timely information about the condition to patients, family members and health care providers, provide support for patients and their families and support and foster research. Call for further information.

Offers courses in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning II, Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, EPA Seminar and Certification Test, Blueprint Reading, Gas Burner, OSHA 30, Trade Electric IV-Motor Control and Trade Electric Theory. Courses vary each semester. Call for details and a brochure.

Offers a non-credit Ophthalmic Assistant Technician and Optician Programs. This program provides enrollee’s with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in optical centers under the supervision of a licensed optician; or in an ophthalmic office as an ophthalmic assistant. Participants must have a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency. Call for detailed information.

Recruits and trains adults who are interested in becoming a home health aide or wanting to enhance their knowledge and training. 3-week training courses are offered every month, with jobs available immediately upon completion of the course.

Offers a certificate program for anyone who wishes to work in human resources for either profit or non-profit organizations. The courses will cover all the major areas of human resources. The courses may be taken individually or in pursuit of a certificate in Human Resources Management or Advanced Certificate in Human Resources Management. Molloy has aligned its curriculum to the body of knowledge created by HR Certification Institute. Molloy’s curriculum will prepare students to sit for The Associate Professional in Human ResourcesTM (aPHRTM) certification exam or the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification exam given by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Serves students with disabilities from the component school districts. This program provides a self-contained learning environment with modifications as determined by the Committees on Special Education (i.e., 12-1-1 and 8-1-1). The Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center, the Islip Career Center and Harry B. Ward Technical Center serve high school students who are 15.5 (15 years and 6 months) of age by September 1st until the age of 21. Special Career Education (SCE) creates opportunities for all students by providing them with the technical and academic skills needed to prepare for future employment and a successful path to college or other post-secondary programs. SCE provides technical training to prepare students for a successful career. The structured training gives students the tools needed to be successful in a job after high school and/or further post-secondary education. Each student is encouraged to explore various areas of study and to develop the essential skills to feel competent in entering today's competitive job market, while helping them to learn how to cope with their disabilities in the workplace. For more information or to arrange a tour, please feel free to contact us at (631) 244-1629 or email us at [email protected].

Provides tuition-free academic and vocational training, college preparation, and workforce preparation programs and services to adults who meet income and education eligibility guidelines, to help them obtain the skills and credentials they need to pursue higher education and/or secure career-oriented employment. Improves the area’s workforce by enhancing the academic preparedness, vocational-skill competency levels and work-readiness skills of adult learners.