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Virtual Workforce1 Career Center System

Virtual Workforce1 Career Center System

Workforce1 helps New Yorkers prepare for and connect to jobs across New York City’s five boroughs and in several sectors of the economy.

Services
By applying to the Virtual Workforce1 Career Center system, you will be connected via web or phone to one-on-one help from professionals who can assist you in:
–Identifying jobs that are a fit for your experience and skills
–Preparing for interviews
–Accessing free training

Eligibility
All New Yorkers.

Apply
Visit their website and select your borough. Fill out and submit the online form that pops up. Within a day or two a team member will connect with you. All services are no-cost and do not require in-person visits.

Industrial and Transportation Career Center
If you are particularly interested in industrial or transportation jobs, connect with the Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Center.

The Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Center has industry experts that can help match you to training and employment opportunities in the following industries:
–Construction
–Manufacturing
–Transportation & Warehousing
–Wholesale Trade

Career Discovery NYC

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Discovery NYC is a website where New Yorkers can explore careers in demand, learn about the skills required for those, determine a career of interest, and apply for training programs.

Eligibility
All New Yorkers 18 years old and up

Services
–Explore careers in technology, healthcare, industrial and construction, and media & entertainment
–Take introductory courses to help you decide if a specific career is a good fit for you
–Spend more time practicing what you’ve learned to gain comfort and familiarity with those skills
–Apply to training programs that can lead you to a new career

How to Apply
–To identify job offers and prepare for interviews, visit the Virtual Workforce Career Center website
–Select your borough and visit the website’s online form. A member of the Workforce team will connect with you and provide support services

For resources about free or low-cost WiFi, access careerdiscovery.cityofnewyork.us/resources.

**Career Discovery is part of the NYC Department of Small Business Services**

NYC Health Job Search

Job Search Website
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has openings. Click here to find them and apply.

Find a Job

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Register to attend a recruitment event, connect to training opportunities, or participate in interview preparation workshops and services. Services are no-cost and do not require in-person visits.

Eligibility
All New Yorkers

Services
–Connection with training opportunities
–Interview preparation workshops
–Job placement

How to Sign Up
–Please contact a Workforce1 Career Center to complete the registration process and:
*Submit official proof of your identification
*Attend an Introduction to Services session
*Meet with one of our staff members to review your work experience, available jobs, and next steps.

Also, find job postings by the city scrolling down this page.

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Visit the Official Website of the City of New York, create an account, and find job postings in the NYC government.

First Step Job Training Program for Homeless or Low-income Women

First Step Job Training Program by the Coalition of the Homeless
(212) 776-2074

The Coalition’s First Step Job Training Program was launched in 1991 to give homeless and low-income women the training, social support, education, and work experience they need to overcome those obstacles, empowering them to build a better life for themselves and their families.

First Step offers six 14-week classes serving roughly 200 women per year. Their innovative curriculum includes over 100 hours of computer instruction, along with literacy workshops, communication, and interpersonal skills development, and other hands-on activities that give students a thorough and practical understanding of the job market and workplace.

First Step also places students in internships with major corporations or non-profit organizations and offers ongoing mentoring by experienced professionals.

For questions about the First Step or if you would like to sign up for an Informational Session, please call (212) 776-2074.

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance (UI) gives temporary income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, such as being laid off instead of being fired for bad behavior, or having quit on their own for reasons that were not the employer’s fault.

To apply for UI, create a NY.GOV account at labor.ny.gov/signin and hit the button “Create an NY.GOV account.” If you already have an account, do not create a new one.
Get ready your social security number, ID (Driver’s License or Motor Vehicle ID number, Alien Registration Card Number), phone number, address, bank account number or routing number.
Collect the names, addresses, phone numbers of all employers for the last 18 months and wage details.
Submit the required information and documentation on the Department of Labor website.
Once a claim is filed, it takes three to six weeks to receive your first payment.

You are eligible to earn weekly UI payments for up to 26 weeks per year. People who work part-time may be able to get assistance.

For questions about eligibility and the application process, please visit dol.ny.gov/unemployment-insurance-top-frequently-asked-questions or call the Department of Labor at 888-209-8124, Monday-Friday 8 AM-6 PM.

Learn more at dol.ny.gov/unemployment/file-your-first-claim-benefits.

Updated on February 26, 2024.