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Career academies are an innovative and highly successful way of teaching basic academics (math, science, English, social studies) by using the context of real world career examples. Career academies are not to be confused with traditional vocational education. Career academies improve the teaching of academic subjects by making the lessons more relevant to real working world situations.
LI Job Fair for New Graduates
You can help us keep the class of 2008 on Long Island - forward this to every recruiter & new graduate that you know!
The June 4 Long Island Job Fair is the only collaborative workforce initiative uniting high schools, technical schools, and higher education. Reach both LI graduates and those returning home to begin their careers. To print the details: recruiters, click here; new graduates click here!
Over 140 parents, students and special education professionals now know that the answer is “yes”, special education students can successfully transition from high school to college. Attendees learned that they need to get an early start researching and preparing to find a college to match student needs; students must self-advocate and strengthen their time management skills.
On April 2, 2008 LI Works-LIRACHE Superintendent -President Partnership presented: Transitioning Students with Disabilities from High School to College at
Connect with LI's future business leaders! Meet young professionals from participating MBA programs and the Long Island Association (LIA), along with members of the business community for a special networking event. Guest speaker Chris Dey, Senior VP NY Islanders & NY Dragons, will discuss the sports industry on Long Island and leadership in the community. An exceptional opportunity to network, recruit and promote your business! Meet young professionals from participating MBA and other Master's programs including Adelphi, NYIT, Polytechnic, Stony Brook, Hofstra and Long Island University.
Click on www.liworks.org/calendarevent.cfm so that you can register to attend.
Connecting Curriculum to Careers: Long Island S.M.A.R.T. Expo - 4/8/08
Can learning Science, Math, Art,
S.M.A.R.T. EDUCATION ON LONG ISLAND - Presented by Motorola, Inc. - 3/21/08
The Long Island Works Coalition, Junior Achievement of New York and Motorola, Inc. are partnering to bring the 2008 Science, Math, Art, Reading & Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) Expo to middle school students on
More than 400 Long Island middle school students will spend the day visiting 20 interactive, hands-on S.M.A.R.T. booths hosted by 20
“The S.M.A.R.T. Expo exposes students to career paths they may not be familiar with, such as computer programming, and in doing so opens their eyes to the opportunities available to them," said Douglas E. Schallau, president of JANY.
GREENPORT, N.Y. – March XY, 2007 – Peconic Landing, the first and only equity-based lifecare retirement community in New York State, today announced its plans to host a Healthcare Career Day for approximately 100 local high school students. The event, scheduled for March 26, will offer students the opportunity to meet and greet with a variety of healthcare professionals and listen to firsthand advice and insight for the particular field that each professional represents.
April 26, 2006 -
School superintendents & college presidents partnership of Nassau and Suffolk Counties--an outgrowth of the Long Island Works Coalition and the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education made the following announcement: Never before have college presidents and superintendents on Long Island come together to create a resource guide based on partnerships between school districts and colleges. Molloy College will host the launch of“The Long Island Education Partnership Resource Guide,” on May 4, 2006 at 11AM in the Anselma Room,Kellenberg Hall. This Resource Guide is the result of collaboration between the Long Island Works Coalition, the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education (LIRACHE) and the President/Superintendent Partnerships, an outgrowth of LIWorks and LIRACHE.
Can Our Special Ed. Students Successfully Transition to College? - DISABILITIES SERVICES CONFERENCE - 3/17/08
March 17, 2008 - Contact: Cheryl Davidson (LI Works) (631) 843-4008 or cheryl@liworks.org /Mona Goldstein (LIRACHE) (631) 632-6586 or Mona.goldstein@stonybrook.edu
“More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two-and four-year colleges and universities. As a student with a disability, you need to be well informed about your rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities postsecondary schools have toward students. Being well informed will help ensure you have a full opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the postsecondary education experience without confusion or delay.”
(US Dept. of Education Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education.)
LI Works Opens its Doors to Baldwin Students - 3/17/08
NY State Senator Marcellino Funds Programs to Keep Students Living and Working on Long Island - 3/14/08
Melville, NY- January 2008- NYS Senator Carl Marcellino recently announced that a grant in the amount of $20,000 will be awarded to the LI Works Coalition. This funding will support The Internship/Student Job Fair, and many programs created and implemented by LI Works to maintain and develop career education and workforce readiness programs for employers and students on Long Island. The Internship/Student Job Fair, held in January to attract LI students home for intersession, connects them with LI employers.
Quote from Adam Cherney, Sales Manager, PerksCard - 2/6/08
I just wanted to thank you for inviting us to the Internship and Career Fair. Again LI Works has outdone itself. We have been to the fair the last 3 years and this was by far the most productive. I actually had a line of students at times waiting to talk to me. We received over 80 resumes from qualified candidates for our internship program. I booked over 15 interviews for spring and summer internships at the fair. I have already taken on 2 of the students for spring internships and one for a summer position that I met at the fair.
Adam Seldon, University of Pittsburgh, College of Business Administration - 2/6/08
My name is Adam Seldon and I am a junior marketing major at the University of Pittsburgh. I spoke briefly with you last night at the career fair and expressed my gratitude towards you and your staff.
The Millennials, today’s youth generation, are our newest workers, voters, military recruits, & youngest parents. How will we recruit & retain them? Will they be prepared for the workforce we need? Can we keep them on Long Island? National speaker-Richard K. Delano Co founder, LifeCourse Associates, Consultants and Publishers of Millennials Rising:The Next Great Generation, Millennials Go to College, forth-coming publication Millennials in the Workplace (October 2006).
Melville, NY – “I feel like I need to open an envelope to make these announcements…drum roll please,” said Dr. Linda Amper, from OSI Pharmaceuticals and host of the fourth annual Long Island Work Coalition’s Workforce Builder Awards announcement breakfast.
Event co-chair and Superintendent of Wantagh Schools, Dr. Carl Bonuso, participated in the announcements. Together they represent the new dynamic relationship between Long Island’s industry and school partnerships. The following thirteen winners were announced and are eligible for the “Workforce Builder of the Year Award” that will be presented at the Workforce Builders Awards Luncheon on November 13, 2006:
Melville, N.Y., November 16, 2006 - Cathy Healy, Director of Workforce and Education Programs, U.S. Chamber’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce, urged Long Islanders to support the Long Island Works Coalition (LI Works), “It (LI Works) is the 21st century business education model that is bridging the business community with the education community,” said Healy.
Healy delivered staggering workforce statistics and recognized LI Works efforts to combat these alarming trends on a local level. “In 2005, only four U.S. companies ranked among the top 10 corporate recipients of U.S. patents,” stated Healy. Countries are bypassing the U.S. in awarding undergraduate degrees in natural sciences or engineering, including: South Korea-38%; France-47%; China-50%; Singapore-67%; U.S.-15%,” Healy continued.
10th Internship/Student Job Connection Fair - Keeping a Workforce Here on Long Island - 2/6/08
On January 10, 2007 the Long Island Works Coalition will hold its 10th Internship/Student Job Connection Fair at the Huntington Hilton. Last year, the LI Works Internship/Student Job Fair connected over 100 diverse companies with 1,500 of Long Island’s best and brightest high school, college and graduate students.
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On January 10, 2007 the Long Island Works Coalition will hold its 10th Internship/Student Job Connection Fair at the Huntington Hilton. Last year, the LI Works Internship/Student Job Fair connected over 100 diverse companies with 1,500 of Long Island’s best and brightest high school, college and graduate students.
Ashish Bhatt, College Student - 2/6/08
I posted my resume on liworks.org over a year ago, after which the Creative Image Company (a marketing company) contacted me via email. I maintained a dialogue with Bruce Poli, marketing director, for a few months before arranging for an interview over Spring Break. I met with Bruce and Suzanne Poli and was excited by the prospect of doing entrepreneurial work, exploring new markets, for them. Instead of pursuing an internship in finance, which many of my college friends did pursue, I chose to join the Creative Image Company.
ASTORIA FEDERAL HELPS ISLAND TREES REACH FOR THE S.T.A.R.S.! - 2/6/08
On January 9, 2007, at the Long Island Marriott, the students enrolled in Career Advantage at Island Trees High School, had the opportunity to participate in the Third Annual S.T.A.R.S (Students Taking Action for Real Success) Interview Conference made possible through a grant from Astoria Federal Savings.
NY State Senator Marcellino Supports the LI Works Coalition - 2/6/08
Melville, NY- February 2007 - NYS Senator Carl Marcellino recently announced that the LI Works Coalition will become the recipient of a grant in the amount of $20,000. The funding will be put toward the many programs created and implemented by LI Works to maintain and develop career education and workforce readiness programs for employers and students on Long Island.
The LI Works Coalition promotes a strong economy and workforce through education/business initiatives on Long Island. Its programs and services such as Long Island’s only Internship/Student Job Fair, School-Business Advisory Boards , free electronic regional clearinghouse for internships, Speakers Bureau, Workforce Builders, and business seminars. Cheryl Davidson, Executive Director of the LI Works Coalition said, “Through the generosity of Senator Marcellino, we can continue to promote a strong workforce and economy through business-education collaborations. We appreciate the Senators help to ensure that we are preparing today’s students for Long Island’s workforce.”
The LI Works Coalition is a not-for-profit organization. For more information, contact the LI Works Coalition at 631-843-4010 or visit our website at www.liworks.org.
5TH ANNUAL WORKFORCE BUILDERS HONOR ROLL 2007 - Workforce Builders Luncheon - 2/6/08
Thank you for the hundreds of nominations we received this year for our 5th Annual Workforce Builders Honor roll. Each year, the Long Island Works Coalition recognizes those organizations engaged in efforts to strengthen Long Island's economy and future workforce through business and education collaborations. To date, almost 1,000 businesses/organizations have been honored.
The Workforce Builders Honor Roll acknowledges those organizations that are helping to build Long Island's workforce.
INTERNSHIP/STUDENT JOB FAIR - JANUARY 9, 2007 - 2/6/08
,ATTENTION: High School, College and Graduate School Students Why should you attend?
*You can jump start your Long Island job hunting effort
*You can get in front of 100 businesses in only 3 hours
*You will get expert help with interviewing, networking and resumes
*You can pre-register at www.liwevents.org until Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00 pm or just walk-in.
*Bring plenty of copies of your resume and dress in business attire.
The event will take place at the Huntington Hilton, Route 110 in Melville. You can take exit 49S off the Long Island Expressway, exit 40S off the Northern State Parkway or 32N off the Southern State Parkway. The Huntington Hilton is on the west side of Route 110, off Spagnoli Road. Enter the fair through the Ballroom entrance. The fair will take place from 5-8 pm. Pre-registered students will be admitted at 4:15 for registration and can enter the fair at 4:30 pm.
See you there!
ATTENTION: High School, College and Graduate School Students Why should you attend?
*You can jump start your Long Island job hunting effort
*You can get in front of 100 businesses in only 3 hours
*You will get expert help with interviewing, networking and resumes
*You can pre-register at www.liwevents.org until Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00 pm or just walk-in.
*Bring plenty of copies of your resume and dress in business attire.
The event will take place at the Huntington Hilton, Route 110 in Melville. You can take exit 49S off the Long Island Expressway, exit 40S off the Northern State Parkway or 32N off the Southern State Parkway. The Huntington Hilton is on the west side of Route 110, off Spagnoli Road. Enter the fair through the Ballroom entrance. The fair will take place from 5-8 pm. Pre-registered students will be admitted at 4:15 for registration and can enter the fair at 4:30 pm.
See you there!
INTERNSHIP/STUDENT JOB FAIR 2008 - 2/6/08
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 5-8 pm at the Huntington Hilton, Melville
(Tell your Colleagues--Tell Students that you Know!)
Internship Connection Draws 1,800 Students - 2/6/08
Dressed for success with resumes in-hand, more than 1,800 students attended the 11th Annual Long Island Works Coalition (LI Works) Internship/Student Job Fair on January 9 at the Huntington Hilton, Melville. Open to high school juniors through graduate school students, more than 90 organizations screened their future workforce for potential employees.
The Long Island Works Coalition will proudly present its 5TH Annual Work-force Builders Luncheon on November 15, 2007 at the Huntington Hilton… This event honors individuals, businesses’, and organizations that are committed to strengthening Long Island’s Future Work-force.
The Rocky Point Lions Club is proud to announce the club itself, and six of its members will be recognized this year by Long Islands Works Coalition by being inducted onto the honor roll. This honor was for their volunteer services provided working with the students and educators at the Rocky Point High Schools Career Advisory Partnership and other area schools partnership programs.
Thank You Deer Park School/Industry Advisory Board - 2/6/08
Partnering up with the Deer Park School/Industry Advisory Board and the Long Island Works Coalition students in the Business Departments Career Planning Classes were able to discuss career opportunities with various people from our community. Some of the speakers to highlight include a past National Hockey League Player, an Assemblyman, and a Quadriplegic Civil Rights Attorney.
School Site Initiatives Award - 2/6/08
Rocky Point, NY, November 14, 2005 – Bank of Smithtown (Louise Timms, Rocky Point branch manager) was the recipient of the 2005 Workforce Builders School Site Initiatives Award, presented by Long Island Works Coalition.
Rocky Point/Sound Beach Scoop - 2/6/08
I received an e-mail from M.E. Yannucci with these words of wisdom: "There are many great things about our town and I know with time you and fellow readers will bring this to light...."
MELVILLE, N.Y., January 26, 2006: Jean C. Stevens, Interim Deputy Commissioner for EMSC, New York State Education Department, presented to 125 business representatives and educators to clarify the priorities of the New York State Education Department with regard to Career and Technical Education. Her presentation included issues related to the Career Development and Occupational Studies Learning Standards (CDOS), The Career and Technical Education, and The Career Plan.
2nd Annual East End Career Fair - 2/6/08
Ask the Career Coach - 2/6/08
Career management begins when a student who trades in his/her dependent mindset asks "What do I want to do after graduation? What are my long-term goals? And How do I plan to achieve them?" Many students wait until their senior year, spring semester, in high school or college to take their first career planning steps. That's a lot like deciding to go to a popular vacation resort at the last minute before spring break. You may be able to get there, but you'll have to take whatever accommodations are left after those who planned ahead have already booked the best. The career service centers on Long Island college campuses are like professional travel agents. They can help students decide what career direction is most likely to lead to their desired destination: success and satisfaction. And they have resources which can help make the trip decidedly quicker and easier. The key is not waiting until the last minute.
Industry Meets its Future Workforce at the 2nd Annual East End Career Fair - 2/6/08
Melville, New York: "So many of us drive past one or more marinas each and every day on our way to work or school, never realizing the numerous career opportunities that exist in this fascinating industry." This is just one quote from an educator, Amy Demchak who brought her Westhampton Beach students to the 2005 East End Career Fair.
"Developing a Successful Internship Program " - 1/15/08
LI Works Coalition in Partnership with Portnoy Messinger Pearl & Associates present:
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS: Learn how to develop effective workforce resources Interns
May 2, 2006 at Cold Spring Harbor Country Club, E Gate Dr, Huntington -- 8:00 am registration, 8:30 to 10 am program
See full article for registration form and cost. test
, LI Works Coalition in Partnership with Portnoy Messinger Pearl & Associates present:BUSINESS TO BUSINESS: Learn how to develop effective workforce resources Interns
May 2, 2006 at Cold Spring Harbor Country Club, E Gate Dr, Huntington -- 8:00 am registration, 8:30 to 10 am program
See full article for registration form and cost.
Denise Buser, Denise Buser Realty - 2/21/07
I thought I would take a minute and tell you something so exciting that happened. Over the weekend a gentleman called our office, he was interested in what his home could sell for! I returned his call, met with him and his wife yesterday. I was amazed at how much they knew about my children, where I lived etc. Naturally I had to ask....how do you know so much about me?? Their answer was surprising--5 years ago I was their son's person to shadow through the East Islip shadow day. Once he heard his parents were considering selling their home, he told them all about me and requested they call me. (Good thing I made a good impression)
I love working with the kids and I actually have learned alot from them.
Just goes to show, no good deed goes unnoticed!
NYS Assemblyman Marc Alessi Supports the LI Works Coalition - 2/21/07
Melville, NY- January 2007 - NYS Assemblyman Marc Alessi recently announced that the LI Works Coalition will become the recipient of a grant in the amount of $50,000. The funding will be used to continue and expand the many programs created and implemented by LI Works to maintain and develop career education and workforce readiness programs for employers and students on Long Island.
The LI Works Coalition promotes a strong economy and workforce through education/business initiatives on Long Island. Its programs and services include Long Island’s only Internship/Student Job Fair, School-Business Advisory Boards, a free regional electronic clearinghouse for internships, Speakers Bureau, Workforce Builder Honor Roll, Professional Development Days and business seminars. Cheryl Davidson, Executive Director of the LI Works Coalition said, “We are so grateful for the generosity of Assemblyman Alessi. He shares our concern for our LI students as well as the need for a competitive workforce. He has demonstrated his commitment through this grant and runs a successful internship program in his own office. Because of his support and understanding of this issue, we are able to continue to promote a strong workforce and economy through business-education collaborations. We truly appreciate the support of Assemblyman Alessi in helping to prepare today’s students for Long Island’s workforce."
The LI Works Coalition is a not-for-profit organization. For more information, contact the LI Works Coalition at 631-843-4010 or visit our website at www.liworks.org.
Click Here to Register (Tell your Colleagues--Tell Students that you Know!)
The Top 10 Reasons to Be there...
Feedback about the Internship Connection Fair 2006 - 8/16/06
We attended the LI Works job fair in January and found it to be very impressive and successful. We talked to so many bright and eager students and collected many resumes, mostly for students who we will be interviewing for our summer internship program. We did hire a terrific intern for the Spring semester. Her name is Cara Nelson and she is interning in the event operations division and she has been a huge help and a great addition to the team.
Thank you for all your hard work,
Rena Klein, Recruiter, Frost & Sullivan
Industry Meets its Future Workforce at the 2nd Annual East End Career Fair - 8/16/06
Melville, New York: "So many of us drive past one or more marinas each and every day on our way to work or school, never realizing the numerous career opportunities that exist in this fascinating industry." This is just one quote from an educator, Amy Demchak who brought her Westhampton Beach students to the 2005 East End Career Fair.
Industry Meets its Future Workforce at the 2nd Annual East End Career Fair - 8/16/06
Melville, New York: "So many of us drive past one or more marinas each and every day on our way to work or school, never realizing the numerous career opportunities that exist in this fascinating industry." This is just one quote from an educator, Amy Demchak who brought her Westhampton Beach students to the 2005 East End Career Fair.
Industry Meets its Future Workforce at the 2nd Annual East End Career Fair - 8/16/06
Melville, New York: "So many of us drive past one or more marinas each and every day on our way to work or school, never realizing the numerous career opportunities that exist in this fascinating industry." This is just one quote from an educator, Amy Demchak who brought her Westhampton Beach students to the 2005 East End Career Fair.
Industry Meets its Future Workforce at the 2nd Annual East End Career Fair - 8/16/06
Melville, New York: "So many of us drive past one or more marinas each and every day on our way to work or school, never realizing the numerous career opportunities that exist in this fascinating industry." This is just one quote from an educator, Amy Demchak who brought her Westhampton Beach students to the 2005 East End Career Fair.
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Celebrate Long Island - Indulge in Long Island ’s finest foods and wines from - 7/28/06
Wine, gourmet food, music and fun! Delectable treats from our region’s top restaurants, caterers and vineyards offered to more than 700 guests. Have fun and network under the sun. Sponsorship and tickets support LI Works programs. Join us at Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead, August 20 – 4-7 pm.
Workforce Builders 2006 - 4/23/06
Does your organization do any of the following?
Hire Students
Participate in Career Fairs
Member of School Business Partnership (Advisory Board)
Speak to students at their educational institution
Mentor students>
Or offer any programs that connect students' education with careers/industries on Long Island
Then you should nominate your organization.
ESM, Chamber Form School-Business Advisory Board: - Helping Students, Businesses Connect - 4/14/06
Eastport South Manor Junior Senior High School, Manorville: Eastport South Manor Central School District and the Manorville Chamber of Commerce are attacking the region’s ‘brain drain’ head on. With the help of Long Island Works Coalition (LIWC), the school district and the local Chamber of Commerce have formed the School-Business Partnership.
Workforce Builders Award Luncheon - 3/22/06
MELVILLE, N.Y., November 15, 2005 - The Long Island Works Coalition, along with more than 650 business leaders and educational and government professionals, honored local organizations taking action to ensure that Long Island has a skilled future workforce.
