Which Libraries in Suffolk Lend out Test Books? And More!

Want to know which libraries in Suffolk County will lend out test books? Visit the Suffolk Libraries CARE site to find out more.

These Libraries lend out Test books to out of district patrons:

Libraries that Loan (ILL) Test Preparation Books

Bayport/Blue Point
Bay Shore – Brightwaters
Elwood
Emma Clark
North Babylon
Patchogue/Medford
Rogers Memorial (6 months after processing)

Job Corps Enrollment Period Returns

From Tammy Torelli, Job Corps Admissions Officer for Nassau and Suffolk County:

Tammy Torelli
Job Corps Admissions
Nassau & Suffolk County
June 2013
Job Corps is pleased to announce that we have begun student enrollments again on a full time basis. There have been some changed in Job Corps and they have made our program stronger and more competitive.
Job Corps offers leading training and certifications at no cost to the student or families. I am asking that you help me to find youth who would benefit from this opportunity. We are able to help students of varied life paths find their way to training and education. Please keep in mind that I am looking for individuals who are ready to move away and live in a dorm for the about 12 months it will take to complete our training and certification process. I am currently looking for students who meet one or more of the following criteria.

*An individual who desires training after graduating from high school
*An individual who has educational and training needs that are not met by traditional high school
*Individuals who have few credits and are unlikely to graduate on their current educational path
*Individuals who are motivated to success and can achieve it with the guidance of Job Corps

Job Corps operates 12 months a year with continuous enrollment as space becomes available. I have attached our current trade offerings for your review and distribution to interested families and students.
Please contact me with questions or to come and visit your school to discuss the changes which have occurred in Job Corps.
Orientation is on Wednesday 12:45- address 18 Railroad Ave, Patchogue NY
Individual must bring at least id for the orientation.

Español:
Job Corps tiene el placer de anunciar que hemos comenzado inscripciones de estudiantes de nuevo en una base a tiempo completo. Ha habido algunos cambiós en Job Corps y lo han hecho más fuerte y más competitivo.
Job Corps ofrece entrenamiento de liderazgo y certificaciones sin costo para el estudiante o familias. Le pido que me ayudes a encontrar a los jóvenes que se beneficiarían de esta oportunidad. Estamos en condiciones de ayudar a los estudiantes de diversos caminos de vida a encontrar su camino con la formación y la educación. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que estoy buscando personas que están dispuestos a alejarse y vivir en una residencia para aproximadamente 12 meses que tomará para completar el proceso de capacitación y certificación. Actualmente estoy buscando a estudiantes que cumplan con uno o más de los siguientes criterios.

* Una persona que desea la formación después de graduarse de la escuela secundaria
* Una persona que tiene necesidades educativas y formación que no son satisfechas por la escuela secundaria tradicional
* Las personas que tienen pocos créditos y es improbable que graduarse en su trayectoria educativa actual
* Las personas que están motivados para éxito y puede lograrlo con la guía de Job Corps

Job Corps opera 12 meses al año con la matriculación continua como haya espacio disponible. He adjuntado nuestras ofertas comerciales actuales para su revisión y su distribución a las familias y estudiantes interesados.
Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo con preguntas o para venir a visitar su escuela para discutir los cambios que se han producido en Job Corps.
La orientación es el miércoles 12:45 – Dirección 18 Railroad Ave, Patchogue NY
La persona tiene que traer por lo menos id para la orientación.

Nursing and Other Jobs At Stony Brook University

Here is a list of new job postings for Nursing and all other Positions available at Stony Brook University. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read the file, which may be downloaded from Adobe’s website here. It’s an 82 page document with vacancies in a variety of departments. These listings are current as of May 5th, 2013.

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For most positions, you will need to fill out a State Application. Click here to go to the State Application Page. 

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers

“Why do you want to work here?”

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers – Careerbliss.com

Careerbliss.com came out with a post today listing 6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by employees, and how to prepare for them. Questions such as the one listed above, as well as salary, relationships with co-workers and your learning curve are all covered in this post. They not only answer why a hiring manager would ask these questions and what type of answer they want, but how you could mentally prepare to answer these difficult questions. Make sure to keep these questions in mind before your next interview!

101 Blog Posts Every Nurse Should Read

Nursing requires almost superhuman strength, stamina, and compassion. And due to its nature, none involved in the profession practice in a vacuum. Both students and recent graduates preparing to enter into their studies or career should look to the experiences of their predecessors for information and inspiration. Some have plenty to say about the profession and their particular specializations.

101 Blog Posts Every Nurse Should Read 

Thinking about going to Nursing School or already enrolled? This website lists 101 Blog Posts that every Nurse should read!

New York State Hiring for Corrections Officer Trainees – Last Filing Date Feb. 25th, 2013

New York State is hiring for Corrections Officer Trainees, English and Spanish Speaking. Applications must be submitted or postmarked by Feb 25th, 2013, either via Mail or Online. Make sure to visit the Study guide which is found in the Career and Job Information category, on the right-hand side of this page, under Civil Service Test Guides. You could also click here to access it.

El Estado de Nueva York esta contratando oficiales aprendices correccionales, de habla ingles y español. Las solicitudes deberán presentarse el 25 de febrero 2013, por correo o en línea. Visite la guía de estudio que se encuentra en la categoría de Información Profesional y Empleo, en la parte derecha de esta página, debajo de Guías de Servicio Civil de prueba. También puede hacer clic aquí para acceder la información.

Source: New York State Civil Service

Green Energy Technical Career Training – Free Workshops – Jan 15th, 2012

Michael J. Grant Campus (Brentwood)

Sally Ann Slacke Bldg., 121

January 15, 2013

12:00-3:30pm & 5:30pm-9:30pm

Workers in the Green Job field are in demand, with high earning potential over the next few years. To get develop more workers with these valuable job skills, Suffolk County Community College is offering two free program orientations for job skills training in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The skills training include:

• LEED Green Associate Training, which prepares participants to take the Green Associate exam. It provides background in sustainability and green building principles.
• Solar Technology training will cover basic solar energy principles, photovoltaics and solar panel installation
• Energy Rater / Auditor training will cover the basic principles of building science, efficacy of building and insulating materials and energy efficiency. Hands-on energy efficiency testing experiences will be provided.

Requirements:

• High School academic diploma or GED. Those without this credential will be enrolled in a GED program of study prior to participating in a career program.
• Minimum of 11th grade proficiency in mathematics and reading. Significant work experience. Applicants with a limited employment history will be required to complete an 80-hour National Work Readiness (NWR) course, leading to eligibility to site for the NWR credential.
• Those applicants who do not have a math, science, computer science or engineering background will be required to complete a math refresher course.
• Citizen or Permanent Resident status.
• Minimum age of 18.

To become a POWER applicant:

1. Register for this free workshop by calling the Office of Continuing Education at 631-451-4114.
2. Submit your resume at the workshop.
3. Be prepared to take the POWER placement exam.

 

 

Positions in Various Civil Service Divisons

• An Assistant Conductor Position is available from the MTA. The position opened November 19th and will close on December 3rd. The 100% hourly rate of pay is 32.753 per hour. A civil service exam is required to qualify for this position. Under MTA employment opportunities, click on Long Island Railroad and follow the prompts. When asked to search, click on advanced search. Then in the Job ID field, use the Job ID to find the position. (Job ID #: 75647)
• The New York State Department of Civil Service is hiring for a Institution Safety Officer with a starting salary of $33,541 at the GS-9 level. Appointees working in New York City, Rockland, Westchester, Nassau or Suffolk would receive a $1,200 downstate adjustment. Applicants will be required to take a written exam. Exam guides have been developed by the State to help applicants prepare for the exam. Applications must be submitted by December 24th. (Exam number: 25-545)
• DCAS has openings for Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental and Mechanical Engineers. These positions are open-competitive and close on the 4th of December.

Governor Cuomo Announces Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available to New Yorkers Affected by Hurricane Sandy

New Yorkers Who Work and Live in Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester Counties Can Apply

Department of Labor Staff to Deploy to Disaster Areas to Register Impacted New Yorkers
Albany, NY (November 2, 2012)

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster unemployment assistance is now available to all New Yorkers who lost their jobs as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Disaster unemployment benefits are available to provide financial support to anyone who has lost their job and live or work in the Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester counties.

This assistance will supplement New York’s existing unemployment insurance system and will expand eligibility to include individuals who might otherwise not be covered. The United States Department of Labor has committed to providing additional assistance if needed.

“The physical destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy has been terrible, and the resulting job losses can be even more painful for New Yorkers,” Governor Cuomo said. “These federal funds will quickly provide financial assistance to those whose livelihoods have been upended. I urge impacted New Yorkers to apply as soon as possible.”

Department of Labor staff will be deployed to hard-hit communities to help register impacted New Yorkers for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in person.

Anyone unemployed due to Hurricane Sandy is immediately eligible and can submit a claim to the Department of Labor. The criterion for collecting disaster assistance is broader than for collecting regular unemployment benefits. Specifically, an individual can collect disaster assistance in any of the following cases:

• Injured in the disaster and unable to work, whether the person is an employee or self-employed.
• Workplace is damaged, or destroyed, or the person cannot work because of the disaster.
• Transportation to work is not available because of the disaster.
• Cannot get to work because must travel through the affected area, which is impossible due to disaster.
• Planned to begin working, but cannot because of the disaster.
• Derived most of income from areas affected by the disaster, and business is closed or inoperable because of the disaster.

Examples of self-employment include small business owners, independent taxi drivers, vendors, independent commercial fisherman, and farmers.

State Department of Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera said, “These people want to work and are unable to because of circumstances far beyond their control. This money will directly help workers who have families to feed and bills to pay. Contact the Department of Labor and we will determine which program you qualify for.”

To apply for unemployment benefits or disaster unemployment assistance, those affected by the storm and have lost their job or income should call the Telephone Claims Center (TCC) at 1-888-209-8124, or 1-877-358-5306 if they live out of state. Applicants should answer the questions to indicate they lost their job due to Hurricane Sandy. In order to receive benefits you must apply by December 3, 2012.

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program

Congress passed, and the President has signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans.

The VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to Veterans who:

• Are at least 35 but no more than 60 years old
• Are unemployed on the date of application
• Received an other than dishonorable discharge
• Are not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance)
• Are not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability
• Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training program

The program is limited to 45,000 participants from July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2012, and 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2014. Participants must attend full-time in order to receive up to 12 months of assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program (currently $1,473 per month). DOL will offer employment assistance to every Veteran who participates upon completion of the program.

The Program will retrain Veterans for Occupations that are in high demand. These include (but are not limited to) Computer Support Specialists, Preschool Teachers, Acting, Broadcast Technicians, Registered Nurses, Dental Hygienists, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Auditing Clerks, Air Traffic Controllers, and various construction and production trades. Click here to few the entire listing of High Demand Occupations and click here to visit the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program website.

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (Department of Veterans Affairs)

NY Department of Labor – Veterans Services (NYS DoL)