Attention Job Seekers: A New Career Awaits

HAUPPAUGE, NY- As part of its continued efforts to match local job seekers with vacant positions in in-demand fields, the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs (SCDOLLCA) has announced a series of upcoming, free-to-attend job fairs in February. All potential job seekers—regardless of skillset or experience—looking for a career change or those simply hoping to learn more about promising employment paths in the region are encourage to attend any of these eye-opening opportunities.

“There are more than 14,800 jobs open on Long Island today. Our job fairs provide an opportunity to explore and gain access to amazing careers on Long Island.,” said SCDOLLCA Commissioner Rosalie Drago. “Residents should not worry if they do not have job experience as many of these employers provide training and opportunities for additional education while you earn a living. Everyone looking for a job or career change is encouraged to attend these free events to access these potentially life-changing opportunities these programs have to offer.”

February Event Schedule

Event #1
Franchising: Making the Right Choice, Career Exploration
Tuesday, February 8th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Join the Suffolk County Department of Labor and Representative Stuart Levenberg from the Kensington Company in a franchising career exploration event.
Space is limited. Visit bit.ly/DOLFranchise to register.

Event #2
Sayville Library Job Fair
Tuesday, February 8th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join for an in-person opportunity to learn about the current job openings and meet with recruiters from The Bountiful Company, ACLD, AHRC Suffolk, Arizona Beverages, Nassau County Police and more.
To register for this event, visit bit.ly/SayvilleJobFair

Event #3
Stony Brook Medicine Virtual Hiring Event
Wednesday, February 9th at 10:00 am
Stony Brook Clinical Practice Management Plan will be hosting a virtual event for available positions in front desk/medical receptionist, licensed practical nurse and medical assistant.
To register for this event, visit bit.ly/SBCPMPevent

Event #4
Civil Service, Career Exploration
Thursday, February 10th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join for a special in-person event to learn about the many opportunities civil service has to offer.
To attend, please pre-register at bit.ly/CivilServiceDOL

Event #5
South Country Library Job Fair
Tuesday February 15th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us at an in-person opportunity to learn about the current job opening and meet with recruiters from NYS Troopers, Mary Haven Center of Hope, The Hamptons Center, New York Health Care, and more.
To attend, please pre-register at bit.ly/SouthCountry

Event #6
Starting Your Own Business, Career Exploration
Wednesday February 16th at 10:00 am
Join us to explore your dream of owning a small business and meet with Stony Brook Small Business Development Center Senior Business Adviser, Ronni Rossen to learn an overview of the process to starting a business.
To attend, please pre-register at bit.ly/DOLBusiness

Through the SCDOL’s One-Stop Employment Center, which 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.

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

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