Monthly Archives: May 2013

CUNY CareerPATH attends a ‘Job Fair with Meaning’: The Post Sandy Job Fair for Greater New York

The Post Sandy Job Fair for Greater New York was held on Tuesday, May 14th at Resorts World in Ozone Park, NY.  Its mission: For employers to come with the intention of making at least one offer of employment as a result of the job fair.
The CUNY CareerPATH (CCP) team was there to help spread the word about our exciting new job training programs.  CCP received more than 200 requests from attendees to learn more about upcoming information sessions dates, eligibility criteria, and training opportunities.
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and ongoing recovery efforts, the fair was the result of a collaborative effort across multiple nonprofits to help New Yorkers find work and get back on track.
“Many of the attendees were looking for employment. When we spoke about our free to low-cost training programs, many stopped in their tracks to hear all about the program’s amazing benefits”, said Christine Zagari-LoPorto, a representative from the CUNY CareerPATH Lead team.
The fair was free to attend for job seekers and employers alike. More than 300 companies participated, including a wide range of higher education institutions.  Amidst the many training programs represented, CUNY CareerPATH was unique in that it offers FREE to low-cost training options across five sectors – and allows participants to earn college credit in the process!
Interesting in finding out more? Visit our website at cuny.edu/careerpath and call us today!
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Student Success Highlight: Angel Rosario, Culinary Arts

On March 29, 2013, KCC’S CUNY Career Path Program graduated its 4th and 5th Culinary Arts cohorts. Our program is very pleased to share the story of culinary arts student, Angel Rosario.
Mr. Rosario successfully completed his 12 week training, earning all of the industry recognized certificates offered and banking all 7 college credits associated with the training. Upon completion, Mr. Rosario continued on to secure a part time position with Aviator Sports as a line cook. He has expressed that he is grateful to be working in the culinary arts field and is utilizing the skills and techniques he acquired through the training. His new position involves preparing a variety of dishes from scratch for events that cater to crowds as large as 3,000 guests. In addition to his position at Aviator Sports, he is also pursuing other employment options to gain more experience in the field. Furthermore, Mr. Rosario has been meeting regularly with our educational counselor and is planning to enroll into KCC’s Culinary Arts Associates Degree program for the fall 2013 semester.
When asked to reflect about his experience in the program, he expressed that the program was able to provide him the opportunity to turn his “hobby” into a viable career and re-awakened a self confidence that he thought was lost. Mr. Rosario stated: “I feel like I knew where I wanted to go, and this program gave me the map to follow”.
Angel Rosario’s success serves as a reminder of the importance of our program and how it can positively impact the lives of our participants. We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for him!

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Are you interested in learning more about an exciting and low-cost job training program? We have just the resource for you!

We invite you to learn more about the CUNY CareerPATH program from students, staff members, and faculty by watching our videos on the CareerPATH YouTube channel!  

Know of someone who might be interested in this exciting new opportunity?   Help us spread the word! Visit us today at: www.cuny.edu/careerpath or call 1-855-PATH (7284) to learn more and attend an upcoming information session.