Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has announced that the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs will host its Annual Fresh Start Career Expo in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 16th. This event connects individuals that are facing employment obstacles due to justice involvement with potential employers from various industries such as sales, manufacturing, warehouse/distribution and more.
“For job seekers, finding employment as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic can be hard enough without the obstacles faced by individuals with previous convictions,” said County Executive Steve Bellone. “The Fresh Start Career Expo is designed to help any and all job seekers re-enter the workforce regardless of their past. On top of that, we are hosting a number of career events in March for our residents to explore new opportunities and work towards furthering their career.”
The Fresh Start Career Expo will take place at Long Island Cares Inc. in Hauppauge from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Individuals interested in attending are encouraged to register in advance.
Professional attire is available through the Suffolk County Department of Labor’s Career Couture, a program that offers individuals proper business attire free of charge. With the proper attire, most qualified individuals will have a better opportunity of obtaining their next job.
Each of the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs workshops and career events are held through the SCDOL’s One-Stop Employment Center. The One-Stop Employment Center functions as a full-service human resources facility that brings together both employers and job seekers, residents are provided with a streamlined approach to job search. The center supplies job seekers with all the tools necessary for a self-directed or staff-assisted job search, and provides employers with facilities and workforce support.
Rosalie Drago, Suffolk County Department of Labor Commissioner said: "Finding employment can be difficult enough, regardless of the barriers that those with justice involvement may face. At a Fresh Start Job Fair attendees will receive guidance and learn proven strategies for a path back into the workforce. We encourage individuals that may be struggling to find meaningful employment to attend any of our career events as they see fit. Our job is to assist residents and job-seekers gain employment and potentially life-changing opportunities."
To register for the Fresh Start Career Expo, click here.
Additionally, County Executive Bellone announced that the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will host a range of employment events in March to assist all residents in their job searches.
Start Your Own Business, Career Exploration Event (Virtual)
Wednesday, March 23rd
9:30 AM -10:00 AM
To register, visit: bit.ly/DOLSYOB.
Longwood Public Library Job Fair
Thursday, March 24th
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
800 Middle Country Road
Middle Island, NY
To register, visit: bit.ly/SCLongwood.
Civil Service Career Exploration
Thursday, March 31st
10:00 AM -11:30 AM
One-Stop Employment Center
725 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Hauppauge, NY
To register, visit: bit.ly/CivilServiceDOLSC.
To learn more about free job and career events as well as how the One-Stop Employment Center can help you find your next career, please visit: www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Labor.