Hiring Events To Be Hosted By Suffolk

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center is set to host a series of virtual employment events throughout October to help residents in their job searches, Executive Steve Bellone announced on Monday.

Job fairs, hiring events and career exploration events are set to be held both in-person and virtually.

"As we continue on our road to recovery, many of our residents are still dealing with financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic," Bellone stated via news release. "Giving job seekers the chance to attend virtual hiring events allows them to search for jobs from the safety and comfort of their own homes, while assisting them in finding a steady paycheck."

Here is a list of planned events:

• Community Library Virtual Job Fair
  • Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m.
  • The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will present a Virtual Job Fair with Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library. The job fair will include representatives from Suffolk County Companies who will express their various employment opportunities and processes to apply.
  • Companies scheduled to participate: Adults & Children with Learning Disabilities; CAM Employment; Citizens Options Unlimited; Federation of Organizations; Macy's; Meeting House Lane Medical Practice; Rite Aid; Trinity Solar.
  • Potential job seekers must register in advance for this event.
• Virtual Career Exploration Event: Franchising
  • Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
  • The Suffolk County Department of Labor will present a virtual Franchising Exploration event about the many opportunities franchising has to offer.
  • Registration for the event.
• Army PaYS Informational Presentation Event for Employers
  • Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
  • The Suffolk County Department of Labor will present an informational presentation with Army PaYS Marketing Analyst Crancena Ross to teach how companies can participate to give veterans potential job opportunities. The Army PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of private companies and public sector agencies. The program provides America’s Youth with an opportunity to serve their country while they prepare for the future.
  • Interested employers can register here.
• Virtual Career Exploration Event: Start Your Own Business
  • Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
  • The Suffolk County Department of Labor will present a virtual career exploration event on the “do’s and don’ts” on how to start a business.
  • Registration.
• Long Island Food, Beverage & Hospitality Job Fair
  • Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.
  • The Suffolk County Department of Labor has partnered with LI Food Council, MTRC at Stony Brook, Empire State Development, New York Department of Labor, and the Workforce Development Board Serving Glen Cove, Oyster Bay & North Hempstead, for an outdoor Long Island Food, Beverage & Hospitality Job Fair with hundreds of job opportunities from Suffolk & Nassau County food, beverage & hospitality companies looking for local talent.
  • More information.
  • Registration.
• Smithtown Library Virtual Job Fair
  • Thursday, Oct. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m.
  • The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will present a Virtual Job Fair with Smithtown Library. The Job fair will include representatives from Suffolk County Companies who will express their various employment opportunities and processes to apply.
  • Registration.