TWELFTH AND FINAL 2020 VIRTUAL QUEENS JOBS RECRUITMENT FAIR SEES NEW PARTNERS JOIN QUEENS’ HIRING PUSH
Wednesday, December 9 at 2:00PM
(December 3, 2020 at 9:37am)
QUEENS, NY – The Chinese-American Planning Council, the New York City Transit Authority and Westhab will join the list of 16 featured employers and recruiters at the twelfth and final 2020 installment of the “Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair,” hosted by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 as part of an ongoing push to connect Queens job seekers with a wide array of employment opportunities available now.
The full list of partnering employers includes: CAMBA, Inc., The Child Center of New York, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Commonpoint Queens, Council for Airport Opportunity, Empire Vets, FDNY, Forest Hills Financial Group, the New York City Children’s Center, the New York City Transit Authority, New York Life, R.A.I.N. Total Care, Inc., U.S. Census Bureau, WATCH GUARD 24/7, WestHab and Workforce1.
WPIX-TV (PIX11) will return as a media partner for this employment recruitment initiative, after promoting the previous recruitment fair on November 18. The station will continue to support the upcoming fair with promotional assistance over its airwaves and on its website at www.pix11.com.
“Families across Queens continue to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is further magnified when we look at it through a gender justice or racial justice lens,” said Borough President RICHARDS. “The economic recovery and rebuild of our borough hinges on connecting borough residents with employers looking to hire immediately for a vast array of available positions in key sectors. The talent is already here in Queens, we are simply giving that talent opportunities.”
Held every three weeks, the December 9 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, December 8 at www.queensbp.org/rsvp. Instructions on how to participate will be emailed within 48 hours to those who register.
招聘會亦將於www.queensbp.org/recruitmentfair進行直播。美國手語 （ASL） 解釋將由索倫森社區口譯服務現場提供。
參與者和觀眾將聽到僱主和招聘人員的簡短介紹，他們尋求填補各種服務領域的數百個職位，包括發展支援、運輸、零售、安保等。
The ongoing hiring push comes as Queens’ unemployment rate sits at 13.1 percent as of October, down from a high of 21.6 percent in June but up more than 10 percentage points from February’s 3 percent unemployment rate. According to the New York State Department of Labor, more than 2.11 million New York City residents have filed unemployment claims between March 8 and November 21.
“CPC Career Center was established in 2007 to provide New York City’s jobseekers with comprehensive supporting during their employment search. The goals are to connect community members to fulfilling careers where they gain work experience, enhance their skills, and achieve economic independence,” said Chinese-American Planning Council Director of Employment Services VICKIE WONG. “The center also helps local employers recruit, hire, and retain quality candidates. Services for jobseekers include individual employment planning, resume writing and interview workshops, job referrals and placement, and post-hire support.”
“Westhab is transforming communities by developing quality affordable housing and delivering the services that people and neighborhoods need to thrive,” said Westhab Human Services Coordinator RACHEL PIMBLE. “We are: Building Communities. Changing Lives.”
“During these difficult times with the pandemic, it is more important than ever to make sure that employers can connect with candidates remotely,” said GI Go Fund CEO and Co-Founder JAMES FANOUS. “Empire Vets has been working diligently over the past year to this end, connecting veterans in New York City with thousands of opportunities posted by companies for COVID-19 relief and recovery. We are proud to be a part of this event, and are thankful to the Queens Borough President for putting it together.”
“R.A.I.N. Total Care, Inc. is a not-for-profit social service organization established in 1964. We are proud to participate in the 12th Virtual Recruitment Fair sponsored by Queens Borough President’s Office and hire home health aides, nurses and staff in our Home Attendant Services division,” said R.A.I.N. Total Care, Inc. President and CEO ANDERSON TORRES, PhD, LCSW-R.
“We greatly appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Queens Borough President’s Office 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.”
"共同點皇后區創建了中心作為一個一站式的社會服務中心，致力於説明最脆弱的社區成員重建他們的生活和供養他們的家庭。中心教室和技術實驗室為高增長行業的就業提供虛擬和現場課程的組合，增加了參與者獲得就業的可能性，"共同點皇后區商業發展總監德尼亞·塔瓦雷斯說。對於尋求即時就業安置援助的個人，我們招募並安置在聯合醫療、醫療保健、行政支持、社會服務、教育等領域的入門級到中級應聘者。
“The Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO) is once again honored to partner with the Queens Borough President’s Office,” 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 on this recruitment fair will help the Queens community gain access to much needed employment opportunities. I applaud the Queens Borough President’s Office on its efforts to support Queens residents.”
FDNY負責招聘和留用的助理專員納菲薩·努南說："紐約市消防局的卓越表現，是通過招募、僱用、留住和提拔來自不同背景的高技能、有才華和有動力的成員的能力而提高的。FDNY 以吸引性別、年齡、文化、種族、宗教偏好和性取向不同的候選人而自豪，因為獨特理念的表達為多元化和多方面的社區提供了更好的生產力、效率和服務。
"作為 FHFG 的助理和《衛報》的財務代表，您是一名企業家。你可以定義自己的職業，做自己的老闆，保持彈性的工作時間，賺取極具競爭力的收入。您將加入一個由專業人士組成的社區和一家聲譽良好的公司，"森林山金融集團運營總監黛安·紐斯塔特說。"最重要的是，你會為自己建立一個企業，但不是由你自己。當你成為FHFG的財務代表時，你可以擁有的不僅僅是你想要的職業。你可以在做有意義的工作的同時擁有你想要的生活。
“Thank you to the Queens Borough President’s Office, for we are proud to serve our community and city during this critical time of need,” said New York Life Partner WILLIAM CLEARE. “We look forward to making a difference one interview at a time.”
美國人口普查局招聘人員阿倫·納塔拉詹說：「美國人口普查局目前正在五個行政區招聘現場代表職位。"我們正在填補這些職位，以進行我們的住房和空置調查和美國住房調查，以及我們目前的調查。
“We are delighted to partner with the Queens Borough President’s Office 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 the Queens Borough President’s Office on April 22, May 13, June 3, June 24, July 15, August 5, August 26, September 16, October 7, October 28 and November 18.
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WHAT: 12th Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM
地點： 直播 www.queensbp.org/recruitmentfair
Prospective applicants interested in participating via Zoom, RSVP by December 8 via www.queensbp.org/RSVP
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