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Provides a four-session workshop on interviewing skills, resume writing support, and group career coaching. NOTE: This is a virtual service. No physical site location available,

Provides help to individuals in various ways to attain employment. Offers guidance in getting a GED, get vocational training, benefits assistance, filling out applications, resume writing and practice job interviewing skills.

Provides vocational and job skills assessments, counseling, guidance, and training services to individuals with disabilities. The agency also links these individuals to a range of resources within the Department of Education and other agencies for those requiring other services.

The Transition Academy offers a coordinated, integrated set of transition and employment services to help young adults who have already transitioned out of high school, or are about to, create a person-centered adult life plan that includes both personal and professional development supports that meet the needs of transition-aged individuals, their families, and other professionals. Its three programs are: Project Search Autism Enhancement, Employment Connection Pilot Program and Prep4Success.

Serves people who have been displaced from their careers as unpaid homemakers. It offers services to help with the challenges people in these situations often face. Some people have trouble finding: Child care; Transportation; Housing; Basic necessities; Jobs; Others may face: Emotional challenges; Medical needs and Legal problems. Services include: Crisis intervention; Counseling; Referral to community service agencies; Assertiveness training; Decision-making training; Assessment; Resume writing; Job search strategies and Job clubs. The final goal is for people to become employed and economically independent. If you or someone you know can benefit from this program, visit or call the center nearest you.

Delivers basic literacy courses to out-of-school youth between 18-21. Instruction is provided in reading, writing, mathematics and the development of English speaking, listening and writing skills. This program also provides for an assessment and support services program to help young adults plan for future employment. Call for more detailed information.

Offers counseling, career development, work readiness seminars, intensive computer and office skills training, self-employment training, and job placement assistance to displaced homemakers.

Provides a school-based program aimed at assisting youth, ages 14-17, to complete the National Work Readiness Credential and participate in an eight week paid internship. Offers workshops geared toward wellness, work readiness and employment seeking strategies. Program held at South Country, Wyandanch, Brentwood, Central Islip School Districts high schools. After school, hours vary by district. Call for more information.

Work readiness for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Services model utilizes an employment developer to assist with job placement and a job-coach who provides support to the people in the form of job-site training, on-going assessment and follow-along for as long as necessary in order for the people to maintain employment.

Provides employment preparation to individuals in an alcohol or drug treatment program, to assist them with the skills and knowledge to become economically independent.

Provides employment and training services including job counseling, testing and assessment; resume preparation assistance, interview training and other pre-job guidance services; job matching and referral; labor market and career information; information on financial aid for education and training.

Offers counseling, career development, work readiness seminars, intensive computer and office skills training, self-employment training, and job placement assistance to displaced homemakers.

Provides a 6-hour babysitters training course to teach leadership skills, safety, basic care and enhance business skills for teenagers who are interested in making money through babysitting.

Provides resume preparation, helps with job searches, explores career options, provides access to training, gives tips for interview success, job readiness, English as a second language classes, DSS applications assistance, nonprofit service referrals and fields general human services questions.The program is in partnership with Suffolk County Department of Social Services and the Department of Labor.

Offers a comprehensive collection of materials for career research, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing techniques, civil service test preparation, information regarding trends in various industries and staffing, including local job postings, free internet access and self-paced computer tutorials.

Offers services to Suffolk 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. The program will help residents move toward personal and economic self-sufficiency and discover opportunities that could change their life. Services include: Career Preparation - Choices Exploration, Resume & Cover Letter Preparation, Interviewing Techniques, Salary Negotiations, Internet Job Search, Transferable Skills, Employability Skills for the Workplace, Networking and Social Media; Career Quests - Opportunities to find your personal career direction by meeting and speaking to industry leaders; Computer Classes and Tutorials - Onsite classes and Tutorials in Microsoft Office applications; Vocational Education and Classroom Training; Job fairs/On-site recruitments; Career couture - Onsite boutique offering individuals appropriate interview and new job attire without charge; Counseling and Resource referrals and Access - Computers/internet, job listings, phones, faxes/ copiers. Services are available at no cost to our customers. Call for detailed information.

Training in practical skills for today's workforce providing support in finding hands-on career programs, training to build confidence and professionalism in interviews, resume writing, career coaching, apprenticeship and internships, and monthly classes for personal and professional growth.

Provides youth and adults with employment and training oriented programs such as job readiness skills, skill building, pre-employment skills, employment referrals, job placement, post-employment services, entrepreneurial development and career directed training.

Offers pre-vocational and social skills training which provides opportunities for community integration and job readiness skill building.

The YWCA of Yonkers received a grant supporting the implementation and management of Gun Violence Prevention Initiatives across (7) zip codes within the City of Yonkers for ages 18-24. This program supports efforts including job training and placement, community activities intervener staffing in communities seeing the highest concentration of gun violence, and expansion of Gun Violence Intervention Programs.

Offers volunteer opportunities including: Youth Leadership Project, Youth Advisory Councils, Anti Bias Youth Ambassador Program, Community Credible Messenger, Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities, Clean Streets, Food Distribution and Delivery. Other volunteer opportunities include: tutoring, mentoring, program assistance, beautification projects, face painting, community cleanups. Mentoring services include: PAR FORE Golf (USGA), Tennis (USGA), Career mentoring, Peer mentoring, Special Needs mentoring. Also offers work and careers and job placement programs.

Provides computer skills, hands-on training for beginners and for more experienced users. Programs are for current students, out-of-school youth, and adults. Vocational training is designed for people who are welfare recipients, the unemployed, or those seeking a career change. Programs include career counseling, evaluations, workshops and classes for job readiness, networking, job-search, resume writing, interview skills, and follow-up support service after employment. ESL training and GED assistance is available.

Offers convenient job search services to all job seekers. Current Job leads available daily. Interviewing for jobs, job referral, employment counseling, employment workshops, referral to training including TAA (Trade Adjustment Act). Every Career Center has dedicated staff to help assess the needs, skills, and interests of job seekers. Job seekers are guided through a step-by-step approach to the job search. Veterans Services: Offers Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses. This means that persons who served on Active Duty in the United States Armed Forces will: - Be served first by the next available staff member - Get first priority for jobs and training for which they are eligible and qualified ##Veteran##