NY State Park Police Officer ~ Trainee Exam Coming Up!

The New York State Park Police are seeking candidates interested in a rewarding law enforcement career in the New York State park system.

A competitive written Civil Service examination for the position will be held November 19, 2016. Applications must be submitted to the Department of Civil Service by October 5, 2016.

For information, see https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-164.cfm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery 

The Work, Learn & Grow Employment Program (WLG)

The Work, Learn and Grow Employment Program (WLG) is a New York City Council-funded initiative designed to build off of the experiences gained in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). WLG provides 2016 SYEP participants who are between the ages of 14 - 24 and currently in-school with career readiness training and paid employment opportunities for up to twenty-five weeks from October to April.            

WLG career readiness training will focus on such topics as career exploration, financial literacy, conflict resolution, resume/cover letter development and opportunities to continue education and social growth. Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online during the application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program.

The next application cycle will begin at the end of this month. For more information visit, nyc.gov/dycd.

The Horatio Alger New York Scholarship Program

The Horatio Alger New York Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of New York who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. The award is funded through the generosity of Association Member Paul Anthony Novelly. The applicant must have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution. The student may begin his/her studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. The applicant must also plan to enter college no later than the fall following high school graduation. Each applicant must demonstrate involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Scholarship recipients will be announced in January. The total value of this award is $7,000 paid out in installments annually.  Apply at www.horatioalger.org by Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Year Up Internship Program

Year Up is a one year, intensive training program that provides low income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits and corporate internships.  For more information and to apply, visit: www.yearup.org

NYC Volunteer Opportunities

NYC Service targets volunteers to address New York City's greatest needs by mobilizing the power of volunteers to impact six areas: Strengthening Communities; Education Excellence; Economic and Workforce Development; Health and Well Being; Environment; and Emergency Preparedness and Response. For information on volunteer opportunities in your area, visit: www.nycservice.org/

High School Internships at NY Historical Society (Deadline to apply is September 30, 2016)

Interested in a unique, hands-on experience at New York’s oldest museum? The New-York Historical Society offers two sessions of the Student Historian Internship Program each year. Application deadline is September 30 and the program runs from November 16, 2016 to June 7, 2017.  For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/2c8iufH In addition, email hs.internships@nyhistory.org if you would like to be put on their Teen Programs email list.

Apollo Theater's Teen Internship Program (Application Deadline September 30, 2016)

The Apollo Theater Academy Fall Internship Program provides High School students in their senior year with opportunities for professional and personal development as they explore administrative and managerial careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.  For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/1RJ3947

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) is now recruiting for the last cycle of the 2015 New York Drives program. New York Drives is an innovative program that combines driver’s education with job readiness training in order to connect low income New Yorkers to employment and educational opportunities.  To find out more about this program, visit www.bwiny.org (home site); http://bwiny.org/pages/programs/nyda.html (direct site); or call 718-237-2017.  Ages 18+