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!
