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JBA
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Learn about general and career-specific
websites and how to safely find and apply
for jobs online.
Central: Wed @ 5:00 p.m. – 7/13 (Part 1),
7/20 (Part 2); Arverne: Mon @ 12:00 p.m. –
8/29; Astoria: Mon @ 4:00 p.m. – 7/16 (Part
1), 7/25 (Part 2); Laurelton: Tue @ 1:00 p.m.
– 7/5 (Part 1), 7/12 (Part 2); Lefrak City:
Wed @ 1:00 p.m. – 7/6 (Part 1), 7/13 (Part 2);
Long Island City: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/6
(Part 1), 7/13 (Part 2); Peninsula: Mon @
4:00 p.m. – 7/18, 8/1, 8/15; Ridgewood:
Tue @ 1:00 p.m. – 7/5 (Part 1), 7/12 (Part 2)
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR THE
MATURE WORKER
Mature Workers often face a struggle
when it comes to searching for, and
gaining employment. Will there be age
discrimination? Is the job offer the right
pay? Does it require new or old skills? How
much training will I need to excel? Learn
all the questions you should be asking and
what employers are asking of you.
Central: Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 7/5, Wed @
10:00 a.m. – 8/10; Flushing: Wed @ 10:00
a.m. – 7/20, 8/24
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Individuals with disabilities often face
many challenges, both internal and
external, during a job search. In this
workshop you will learn how to explain
your disability to employers and coworkers
and identify the most common
fears employers have regarding hiring job
seekers with disabilities. An American Sign
Language interpreter will be present at this
workshop.
Central: Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 8/16
CREATIVE WAYS TO DIG FOR JOB LEADS
Increase your job leads by following
nontraditional approaches and cast a wider
net in the employment market.
Flushing: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/31
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
In this workshop you will learn how to
prepare for your interview, successfully
deal with difficult questions, and follow up
properly after the interview.
Central: Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 7/19, Wed @
5:00 p.m. – 7/27 (Part 1), 8/3 (Part 2),
Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 8/24; Flushing: Wed
@ 10:00 a.m. – 7/6, 8/3; Arverne: Thur
@ 1:30 p.m. – 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25;
Astoria: Mon @ 4:00 p.m. – 8/1 (Part 1),
Thurs @ 3:00 p.m. (Part 2); Laurelton:
Tue @ 1:00 p.m. – 7/19 (Part 1), 7/26 (Part
2); Lefrak City: Wed @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/20
(Part 1), 7/27 (Part 2); Long Island City:
Thurs @ 2:00 p.m. – 7/14, 7/28; Wed @
10:00 a.m. – 7/20 (Part 1), 7/27 (Part 2);
Peninsula: Thur @ 4:30 p.m. – 7/14, 7/28,
8/11, 8/25; Ridgewood: Tue @ 1:00 p.m. –
7/19 (Part 1), 7/26 (Part 2)
MOCK INTERVIEWS
In these one-on-one practice sessions,
you will learn how to prepare for an
interview, successfully deal with difficult
questions, and follow up properly after
the interview.
Central: Wed @ 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.,
Thur @ 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.,
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE JOB APPLICATIONS
Learn how to register and build an
employment profile on a job website,
apply to online job postings, and upload
your resume to an online application.
Basic computer skills and an email
account are required.
Central: Tue @ 1:30 p.m. – 7/26, 8/23;
Arverne: Mon @ 6:00 p.m. – 7/18, Mon @
2:00 p.m. – 8/29; Long Island City: Tue
@ 4:30 p.m. – 7/19; Peninsula: Mon @
6:00 p.m. – 8/1, 8/15
MOTIVATING MONDAYS - JOB SEARCH
GROUP
Looking for a job is one of the most
stressful activities we have to do, but you
don’t have to do it by yourself. Come join
your fellow job seekers for stress relief
techniques and networking.
Central: Mon @ 10:00 except 7/4
PERSONAL BRANDING ONLINE
Learn how to monitor your online
reputation, use social media while jobseeking,
and create a strong LinkedIn
profile. Participants must have basic
computer skills and a valid email address.
Flushing: Wed @ 2:00 p.m. – 7/20, Tue @
2:00 p.m. – 8/23
JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
Learn about how to use social media
websites in order to safely find and
apply for jobs online.
Astoria: Thur @ 3:00 p.m. – 7/28;
Laurelton: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/29;
Lefrak City: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/29;
Long Island City: Wed @ 1:30 p.m. –
7/27; Ridgewood: Thur @ 3:00 p.m.
– 7/28
NETWORKING
Networking is one of the best ways
to find a job. Learn how to exchange
information with others about job
opportunities, interesting organizations,
and up-and-coming industries.
Central: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/22, 8/26,
Mon @ 5:00 p.m. – 8/1; Flushing: Wed @
10:00 a.m. – 7/27
SALARY NEGOTIATION
Before you start negotiating salary with
a prospective employer, you need to
know how much you and the job, are
worth. Learn how to negotiate in this
workshop!
Central: Fri @ 10:00 a.m. – 7/8, 8/12
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Do you have an idea for a business?
Learn how to turn a business idea
into a business plan in our workshop.
Participants will learn how to create
a demand for a product or service,
set goals and objectives, budget
and schedule, identify resources and
networks, and get ready to open their
business’s doors.
Central: Every Tue, 7 p.m.
CHOOSING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Are you interested in starting your
own business? Learn about the
characteristics of an entrepreneur,
different paths to entrepreneurship,
and how to create an elevator pitch for
your new business. You will also have
the opportunity to identify your own
entrepreneurial qualities, create a vision
for your business, and prepare to take
the next steps to develop your vision.
Flushing: Fri @ 2:30 p.m. – 7/1, 8/5;
Arverne: Fri @ 12:00 p.m. – 7/8, 8/12
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