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If you have lost your federal job due to cuts, or just want to get out, New York says "You're Hired!"

https://www.ny.gov/programs/federal-workers-we-want-you

No-Cost Programs and Services for Businesses

Find your State's Job Bank!

🔎All U.S. states run their own official job bank (like the NYS Job Bank). To find yours, simply type this into Google: [Your State Name] State Job Bank (e.g., Georgia State Job Bank).

In a labor market that rewards focus and preparation, your strongest pivot tool is investing in the essential "two-track" skills: AI Fluency and Human Strengths. Whether you are a student, a professional pivoting careers, or a parent re-entering the workforce, foundational skills and certifications are an immediate path to increased value.

To start your year with the right skills, the NYSDOL is offering FREE virtual workshops.

Workshops for Strategic Skill Development in January:

• Jan 6th @ 11am - Upskilling

• Jan 8th @ 11am - Resume Development

• Jan 15th & 29th @ Various times - Transferable Skills

• Jan 20th @11am - Skills Based Resume Writing

• Jan 22nd @ 11am - SUNY Microcredentials

• Jan 26th @11am - Learn New Skills with Coursera

• Jan 30th @1pm - Salary Negotiation
  
  
  
  

The full January workshop calendar is below. Click on the name of the workshop to register:

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Your state's equivalent of these free workshops and training programs are typically managed by your local American Job Center. Use the American Job Center Finder (from the Hiring Pulse section) to contact your nearest office and ask for their Job Seeker Workshop Calendar. They have classes on every topic listed above!

• Track 1: AI Fluency. Learn how to use AI safely, ethically, and productively to boost your output.

• Track 2: Human Strengths. Deepen your resilience, creative problem-solving, and relationship-building.

To show employers you mean business, certifications matter. CompTIA research shows that 93% of HR managers consider industry-recognized certifications when hiring for tech roles. They are a powerful, fast way to validate high-demand skills.

If you're an early-career professional or switching industries, you’re in an unusually tight market. NACE data shows a weak expansion in college hiring, which means employers are being extremely selective. They don't just want a degree; they want proof.

Students and career shifters need to enter the conversation with rigorous clarity of purpose, demonstrable skills, and tangible achievements showcased through portfolios or micro-experiences.

Don't just tell them what you can do—show them. 👍

The takeaway? The job market rewards focus and preparation. Invest in your uniquely human skills, and you’ll be ready to race with the machines, not against them.

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