QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH SEES NEW PARTNERS JOIN TENTH VIRTUAL JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR
Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM
(October 19, 2020 at 11:13am)
QUEENS, NY – CAMBA, Inc., Commonpoint Queens and Forest Hills Financial Group will join the list of more than a dozen featured employers and recruiters at the tenth installment of the “Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair,” hosted by Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 as part of an ongoing push to connect Queens job seekers with available employment opportunities.
The full list of partnering employers includes: CAMBA, Inc., The Child Center of New York, Commonpoint Queens, the Council for Airport Opportunity, FDNY, Forest Hills Financial Group, Metro One Loss Prevention, MetroPlus Health Plan, the New York City Children’s Center, New York Life, Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), Queens Centers for Progress, the United States Census Bureau, WATCH GUARD 24/7 and Workforce1.
“Our economic recovery and rebuild rely on connecting Queens residents with employers looking to hire now for a vast array of available positions in key sectors,” said Borough President LEE. “Join us on October 28 for the tenth installment of our Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair series, featuring more than a dozen new and returning hiring partners answering questions live about the wide variety of opportunities available today.”
Held every three weeks, the October 28 Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair will be held online from 2:00PM to 3:30PM. Prospective applicants interested in participating in the live interactive Q&A via Zoom Webinar must RSVP by Tuesday, October 27 at www.queensbp.org/rsvp. The Jobs Recruitment Fair will also be livestreamed at www.queensbp.org/recruitmentfair. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided live by Sorenson Community Interpreting Services.
شرکاء اور ناظرین آجروں اور بھرتی کنندگان کی مختصر پیشکشیں سنیں گے جو ترقیاتی معاونت، نقل و حمل، خوردہ، سیکورٹی اور دیگر سمیت مختلف سروس شعبوں میں سینکڑوں عہدوں کو پر کرنے کے خواہاں ہیں۔
The ongoing hiring push comes as Queens’ unemployment rate sits at 16.4 percent as of August, down from a high of 21.6 percent in June but up more than 13 percentage points from February’s 3 percent unemployment rate. According to the New York State Department of Labor, more than 1.96 million New York City residents have filed unemployment claims between March 8 and October 10.
“We greatly appreciate the opportunity to partner with Queens Borough President Sharon Lee in presenting opportunities for work at our multi-service organization,” said CAMBA, Inc. President and CEO JOANNE M. OPLUSTIL. “CAMBA is a great place to work, serving 65,000 people in all five boroughs of New York City. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities for growth, and we know when you work here, you’re more than your job description.”
“Commonpoint Queens created The Hub as a one-stop social service center dedicated to helping the most vulnerable community members looking to rebuild their lives and provide for their families. The Hub classrooms and technology labs offer a combination of virtual and in-person classes for jobs in high-growth industries, increasing the likelihood of participants securing employment,” said Commonpoint Queens Director of Business Development DENIA TAVAREZ. “For individuals looking for immediate job placement assistance, we recruit and place entry-level to mid-level candidates in allied health, healthcare, administrative support, social services, education and more.”
“As an Associate of FHFG and a Financial Representative with Guardian, you’re an entrepreneur. You can define your career, be your own boss, keep flexible hours and earn a highly competitive income. You’ll join a community of professionals and a company with a solid reputation,” said Forest Hills Financial Group Director of Operations DIANE NEUSTADT. “Best of all, you’ll be building a business for yourself, but not by yourself. When you become a financial representative with FHFG, you can have more than just the career you want. You can have the life you want while doing meaningful work.”
“The excellence of the New York City Fire Department is enhanced by the ability to recruit, hire, retain, and promote highly skilled, talented and motivated members from diverse backgrounds,” said FDNY Assistant Commissioner for Recruitment and Retention NAFEESAH NOONAN. “FDNY prides itself in attracting candidates who are of diverse gender, age, culture, race, religious preference, and sexual orientation because the expression of unique ideas provides for better productivity, efficiency and service to a diverse and multi-faceted community.”
“The Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO) is once again honored to partner with Queens Borough President Sharon Lee,” said Council for Airport Opportunity Executive Director ANDREW CAMPBELL. “We are seeing a growing need for more airport workers as we begin to safely and slowly recover from this devastating pandemic. Partnering with the Queens Borough President’s office on this recruitment fair will help the Queens community gain access to much needed employment opportunities. I applaud the Queens Borough President on her efforts to support Queens residents.”
میٹرو ون لوز پریوینشن سروسز پرفارمنس منیجر لالچن ہولاسکا کہنا ہے کہ "اس موجودہ وبا اور بے روزگاری کے بحران کے دوران میٹرو ون کو ورچوئل کوئینز جابز ریکروٹمنٹ فیئر میں حصہ لے کر ہماری کمیونٹی کی حمایت کرنے پر فخر ہے۔ ہم امید افزا امیدواروں سے ملاقات کے منتظر ہیں جو ہماری کمپنی کے لئے بہت اہمیت لائیں گے اور قائم مقام کوئینز بورو کی صدر شیرون لی اور ان کی ٹیم کی ہمارے عظیم شہر کو تقویت دینے کی کوششوں پر ستائش کریں گے۔
“MetroPlus Health Plan is pleased to participate in the virtual recruitment fair,” said MetroPlus Health Plan Chief Growth Officer ROGER MILLINER. “We applaud Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee and her team on taking the initiative to address the employment needs of New Yorkers, and we look forward to meeting great candidates at the fair.”
نیویارک کے لائف پارٹنر ولیم کلیئرنے کہا کہ بورو کے صدر لی کا شکریہ کہ ہمیں ضرورت کے اس نازک وقت میں اپنی کمیونٹی اور شہر کی خدمت کرنے پر فخر ہے۔ ہم ایک وقت میں ایک انٹرویو میں تبدیلی لانے کے منتظر ہیں۔
“Thank you to the Queens Borough President, Sharon Lee, for this opportunity to collaborate,” said Quality Services for the Autism Community Human Resources Staffing Manager CLARE SCHAEFFLER.
کوئنز سینٹرز فار پروگریس ہیومن ریسورسز کی اسسٹنٹ ڈائریکٹر مشیل جینکنزنے کہا کہ اس وبا کے دوران کیو سی پی ایک لازمی کاروبار رہا ہے اور ہم نے خصوصی ضروریات کے حامل اپنے افراد کو معیاری خدمات فراہم کرنا جاری رکھا ہے۔ ہمیں کوئنز بورو پریزیڈنٹ آفس کے ساتھ اس شراکت داری کو جاری رکھتے ہوئے خوشی ہو رہی ہے تاکہ بامعنی عہدے فراہم کیے جا سکیں جو بڑے فوائد اور ترقی کے مواقع فراہم کرتے ہیں۔
امریکی مردم شماری بیورو ریکروٹر ارون نٹراجننے کہا کہ امریکی مردم شماری بیورو اس وقت پانچوں بورو میں فیلڈ نمائندہ عہدوں کے لئے خدمات حاصل کر رہا ہے۔ ہم اپنے ہاؤسنگ اینڈ اسامی سروے اور امریکن ہاؤسنگ سروے کے ساتھ ساتھ اپنے موجودہ سروے کے لیے بھی یہ عہدے پر کر رہے ہیں۔
“We are delighted to partner with Borough President Lee to promote jobs with WATCH GUARD 24/7,” said WATCH GUARD 24/7 CEO JOHN RAFFERTY. “Qualified individuals have an opportunity to have a rewarding career with excellent benefits and growth opportunities. We are an essential business providing service throughout this difficult time and beyond.”
The prior Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fairs were hosted by Borough President Lee on April 22, May 13, June 3, June 24, July 15, August 5, August 26, September 16 and October 7.
To view the videos of the previous fairs, visit www.queensbp.org/recruitmentfair.
براہ کرم اپنے کمیونٹی کیلنڈر میں شامل کریں*
WHAT: 10th Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair
WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM
WHERE: Live stream www.queensbp.org/recruitmentfair
Prospective applicants interested in participating via Zoom, RSVP by October 27 via www.queensbp.org/RSVP
ٹوئٹر، فیس بک اور انسٹاگرام پر @QueensBP2020 کے ذریعے کوئنز بورو کے صدر کے دفتر کی پیروی کریں
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