Local Employment Resources: Re-Entry and Transition
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Career Transition
Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers - Audiobook by ISBN: 9780814439630Publication Date: 2018-06-26Land a new career--one you're genuinely passionate about. Switchers helps you realize that dream.
Power Moves - Ebook by ISBN: 9780062909206Publication Date: 2020-05-19From the founder of the influential website Career Contessa, an invaluable career resource for women feeling stuck or unfulfilled that combines actionable advice, learning tools to make impactful life changes, and an in-depth discussion of how to build a meaningful career on your terms.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
County Resources Available to Job Seekers
- Rockland County Personnel Department This link opens in a new window
Rockland County Department of Personnel lists job opportunities and civil service exams within the county.
Address: 18 New Hemstead Road, 4th Floor | New City, NY 10956
Phone: 845-638-5200
- Rockland County Civil Service AnnouncementsLinks to civil service job openings in the county and requirements for each position.
- Rockland SCORERockland SCORE is designed to mentor small business owners and those looking to transition into business ownership. Help with writing and evaluating business plans is available.
- ACCESS-VR (formerly VESID)ACCESS-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services) provides vocational counseling and rehabilitation services. The White Plains office hosts orientation sessions for applicants on a weekly basis. Application information is available on the Web site.
- Rockland BOCES - Adult Education and Business ServicesRockland BOCES offers no cost and reduced tuition courses and services that help adults earn their GED, learn new career skills and enhance their existing skills. [They] work closely with public and private agencies, area employers and economic development groups to provide a comprehensive system of job training services.
Filing an Unemployment Claim
How to - file an unemployment claim with the New York State Department of Labor (NYS DoL)
- File Your ClaimFile an unemployment claim with the New York State Department of Labor and receive updated information re: your unemployment benefits.
- Unemployment Benefits CalculatorThe Department of Labor site now offers an unemployment benefits calculator designed to help claimants determine the length of time of eligibility based on initial filing date.