Our economy is recovering, but I know that not everyone has recovered. That is why we must continue to look out for our neighbors in need and ensure that we all get back to work and back to the business of uplifting our community. In that spirit, I have compiled a list of new job and internship opportunities of which I hope you will take advantage or be kind enough to forward to a family member, friend or anyone who may need a helping hand!

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

SYEP is a important resource for New York City's young people between the ages of 14 and 24. In 2011, the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) employed 30,628 participants and placed them at 5,732 worksites. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations. Selection into the program is based on a lottery system; to apply online, click here. For a copy of the paper application, click here. The deadline to submit an application for SYEP is May 18th.

Employers also have an opportunity to get involved in SYEP. The rewards include the ability to mentor and train local youth, as well as the benefit of summer help at no cost. To apply to become a work site, click here. The deadline for work site applications is April 30th.

Barclays Center

The Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn, which will be the home of the Brooklyn Nets, is opening in less than six months. The arena and its corporate partners are seeking Brooklynites to fill their job openings, which range from entry level to upper management. For an updated list of available positions, as well as links to applications, click here.

Empire State Fellows Program

For talented professionals interested in public service, the Empire State Fellows Program is a great opportunity. This full-time leadership training program will prepare the next generation of talented professionals for careers as policymakers in New York State. Each Empire Fellow will work directly with a Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or another high-level policymaker. Work assignments will offer Fellows unparalleled experience collaborating with senior officials and participating in the policymaking process. Empire Fellows will also participate in educational and professional development programs that will prepare them to confront the increasingly complex policy challenges facing New York State. The first class of Fellows will serve from September 2012 to September 2014.  Each Empire State Fellow will receive compensation commensurate with experience and not to exceed $72,765 plus a generous benefits package. At the end of the fellowship, a performance review process will identify fellows that will be given the opportunity to continue to serve as leaders in New York State government after completing the program. For more information, including application instructions, click here. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but the deadline to apply is June 1st.

Green Jobs Training Program

The growth of green jobs has only just begun, which is why training now is a great way to be proactive for future openings that are on the horizon. The Green Jobs Training Program is a collaboration between the Queens Botanical Garden and LaGuardia Community College, with support from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Skills will be taught in the fields of waste management, sustainable landscape design and maintenance, and green cleaning and housekeeping. To participate, one must be able to attend classes regularly and on time, be 18 years or older at the time of application, have a high school diploma or GED and speak English. Applicants must also be unemployed or underemployed; those changing careers are also encouraged to apply. Trainings, which are free, are two to four weeks long and take place from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. For more information, call (718) 663-8420.

Museum for African Art's Youth Ambassadors Internship Program

The Museum for African Art is looking for 25 incoming high school juniors and seniors to join the Youth Ambassadors Internship Program and explore the roles of citizen journalist, digital artist, and educator. The paid internship begins this July with a four-week full-time training program, followed by part-time hands-on teaching experience with kids and families. Participants will learn about African art and culture, engage with their communities through digital media projects, and gain valuable workplace skills and experience. Interns will receive a $1,250 stipend for their participation in the program during the months of July to December. To learn more, as well as to download an application, click here. The deadline to apply for this internship is April 27th.

 

Please forward me any job or internship opportunities you find that will benefit our community. I will continue to inform you of all such possibilities in the months ahead.