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• New York State Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance Worker Series: With over 250 pavement renewal projects across the state already planned for 2026, now is the perfect time to apply

• Department of Civil Service Test Center Staff Needed: Test center positions are paid hourly, and a great way to make additional income.

• Westchester Medical Center Health Network: Numerous positions -- from clinical to clerical -- are listed!

• Department of Labor Services for Veterans: specialized staff dedicated to helping veterans gain a competitive edge in today’s labor market.

• NYS Job Bank:
  This is the state's main portal. Use the search filters to narrow by county or job category within New York.

• NY DOL Virtual Career Center (VCC):
  Click "Access the New Virtual Career Center Platform." You'll need to create an NY.GOV account to leverage the AI matching features.

• Older Adult Workers:
  This resource page is tailored for the 55+ workforce. Look for programs like the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and age-specific workshops.

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., California State Job Bank).

Focus for Students/Parents: Suppose you are a student preparing for your first job, or a parent re-entering the workforce. In that case, foundational skills matter such as:

👉Resume Writing (from scratch),

👉Salary Negotiation Basics (webinar on 12/9), or

👉Digital Literacy (free assessments)

These are your strongest pivot tools.

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Get Your Resume Written by a Pro! Click here: Resume Service Page

Interested in workshops that develop your skills:

• NYS DOL Career Center Events & Workshops: Use the "Audience" filter on the left to select "All Interested Jobseekers" or filter by your "County/Region." Click the workshop title for registration details.

• If experiencing a career pivot, these are the topics you should look for in the event descriptions: Transitional Skills (or Career Pivot), Transferable Resume, Networking, Interview Anxiety, Job Search Strategy, Translating Degree/Military Experience.

Note: The NYS DOL Virtual Career Center (Link to VCC) is the required platform for accessing many of these virtual workshops. If you haven't already, click through to sign up.

For readers outside of New York or for those looking for comprehensive training programs, use the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop resources.

• CareerOneStop: Local Training Finder: Enter your ZIP code and search for training programs by Occupation or Program Name (e.g., Project Management). This helps you find local schools and eligible providers in any state.

• CareerOneStop: Certification Finder: Use this tool to find industry certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) by name, occupation, or industry. It's essential for a credible career pivot.

🔥 PROMPT FOR OUT-OF-STATE READERS: 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!

Strategic Guidance for Career Pivots: (For Students, Parents, Mentors, and Career Changers)

Your primary role as a parent is not to pick a career, but to facilitate exploration and support the development of decision-making skills to build confidence in a non-linear career path.

If you or your student are facing "First Step" anxiety, it's time for a professional co-pilot. FRM Collective offers four strategic solutions designed to transform uncertainty into a confident action plan, moving you swiftly toward the goal of a successful career journey.

Have you ever felt the weight of uncertainty, knowing you need a change but feeling completely unsure of the next step?

That's exactly where Chrissy, a dedicated single mom, started. She felt desperate, unsure of her next move, and ready to jump into any job just to make ends meet.

Through focused, realistic goal setting in our Career Clarity and Planning Program, Chrissy traded that stress for a precise roadmap to her dream career. She has now completed her CASAC certification and has already been encouraged by her mentor to apply for a newly available position, demonstrating the immediate value of her new credentials and network!

Ready to find your own roadmap?

👉 Read Chrissy's Full Story: Discover how she leveraged goal-setting, found key funding, and confidently started the path to becoming a CASAC counselor:

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