Course offerings include: Financial Planning Overview; Intermediate Quickbooks; Introduction to Quickbooks; Social Security Optimization and Stocks, Bonds and Investing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Provides summer youth employment opportunities, employment workshops, and job training workshops. Call for further information.

Assists participants with enrollment fees in a variety of certificate programs that enable participants to gain marketable employment skills through the acquisition of certificates, trainings and professional credentials increasing the likelihood of gainful employment. Services in Spanish available. Referral required.

The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program offers guidance and counseling to assist consumers who are legally blind find or retain employment. Vocational counselors work with the consumer to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).

Offers courses in: Universal Welding; Shielded Metal Arc Welding Preparation Course; Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Fundamentals; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Fundamentals; Welding Qualification Course and Ornamental Welding. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course selection varies each semester.

Offers a variety of opportunities for employment. Career Options provides job readiness, skill assessment, diagnostic vocational evaluation, résumé development, career counseling, job development, on the job training, and follow up services. The Vocational Centers offer job opportunities for individuals to develop and improve the skills necessary to meet their goals for employment. The Center focuses on soft skills development such as acceptance of supervision, following directions, attention to task, co-worker relationships, job completion and time management.

Offers a variety of cooking courses. Sample course offerings include: All About the Side; All Things Apple; Asian Fusion; Basic Knife Skills; Basic Sauces; Cake and Cupcake Decorating I; Cake and Cupcake Decorating II; Cake and Cupcake Decorating III; Cakes & Tortes; Chicken Classics; Cooking Methods Dry Heat vs Moist Heat; Cooking with Plant Based Alternatives; Culinary Basics I; Culinary Basics II; Culinary Basics III; Culinary Basics IV; Fabulous Fondant; Fall Harvest Pies; Fundamentals of Baking; Gluten Free Cooking; Grab and Go; Herbs & Vegetables; Holiday Brunch Ideas; Jams, Jellies & Preserves; Latin/Mexican Cuisine; No Bake Desserts; Nostalgic Italian Sunday Dinner; Perfect Pastries;Simple Appetizers; Soup's On!; Soup, Stews and Salads and The Cookie Jar. Courses vary each semester. Call for more information.

Provides outreach and admissions counseling to help youth (ages 16-24) enroll in a federal JOB CORPS program where they will receive assistance in completing their education and obtain training in various trades, on a residential campus-type setting. Call for more information.

Offers free NYS approved/certified personal care and home health aide training and upgrade programs. Programs are held every two months for two and a half weeks. Employment with health insurance is available upon completion of training and certification.

Services include registration, assessment, individual service strategy, tutoring, study skills training, alternative school, summer employment, work experience, internships, job shadowing, occupational skills training, leadership development activities, community service, peer centered activities, supportive services, adult mentoring, follow-up services, guidance and counseling, drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referral. Additional sites at Long Beach, Hicksville and Freeport.

Provides qualified students a six-week opportunity to experience work in hospital setting. Offers experience in various departments such as OR/ER, physical therapy, x-ray, recreational therapy and others. Participants assist with patient care.

A state agency providing employment/job training, unemployment benefits, worker protection referral and employer services. Multi media resources and workshops are available to assist in job preparation.

Financial assistance for job training programs and related expenses available for eligible Bridge Fund clines.

Provides services to assist non custodial parents, primarily fathers, to obtain and maintain employment to provider for their children by creating opportunities to develop skills and ensure new experiences and choices.

Offers job training and placement for individuals with HIV/AIDS.

HOTLINE OPERATORS: Must commit to at least one 4-hour shift per week, after 5pm weekdays or any time weekends. Calls are forwarded to volunteer's home. Extensive training required. SHELTER AIDES: Provide creative playtime for children, assist staff with shelter chores, sort donations, other tasks as needed. SPEAKERS BUREAU: Represent the LIADV at health fairs and fundraising activities/events, as well as make educational presentations to community groups. OFFICE ASSISTANTS: Answer phones, help with mailings, filing, data entry. STUDENT INTERNSHIPS: Number of positions open and departments may vary per semester. Please inquire within if interested.

Post transitional re-entry program for ex-offenders into the community and helping their families with programs and advocacy. Assist with job search, resume writing, life skill development, anger management/conflict resolution, strengthening family bonds, preparing for interviews and referrals to professional agencies are available.

Offers several summer intern positions at a not for profit organization, dedicated to providing native wildlife rehabilitation services and natural science education. The interns will assist with animal care of permanently disabled wildlife and the rehabilitation of wildlife brought to the center. The candidates should have a love of animals and preferably some experience working with animals. This is a unique opportunity to work with a variety of wildlife, from turtles to owls, close up. With the help of experienced naturalists and rehabilitators the intern can learn a great deal about the natural history and habits of each individual species as he/she helps prepare them to return to the wild. The animal care intern will assist with feeding, record keeping, routine care of patients, treatments and evaluations. Although we are excited to accommodate an intern or volunteer at any time during the year the greatest need is during the months of May, June, July, August and September. It is preferred that interns work at least 15 and 20 hours per week and must be 18 years of age or older. Other internships include Butterfly and Moth Vivarium Intern, Garden Intern and Summer Education Intern. Those willing to volunteer their time are always welcome. Call for more information.

Assists clients with job application and resume preparation, interviewing skills and techniques, employment referrals and post placement follow-up child care referrals and obtaining business attire. The project may also provide a 6-week short term occupational training overview to Microsoft Office and Operating systems. Referral required. Call for appointment.

Provides young people with hands-on experience and the opportunity to explore future career choices. Participants will partake in career and financial classes and have the opportunity to meet professionals from a number of career fields.

Offers courses in: Business Skills; Bookkeeping Basics; How to Start-up and Operate a Small Business; Notary Public Workshop; Quickbooks and Abstract Title Reader. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course selection varies each semester.

Provides you with the foundation to work as a teaching assistant in public and private schools. The program is designed to meet New York State academic requirements for teaching assistants within the schools of New York State. The program is designed for individuals who wish to begin a career in education as well as for individuals presently employed in area school districts who wish to or need to upgrade their professional credentials to meet New York State and/or local district guidelines. Call for detailed information.

Offers programs and services which focus on the interests and needs of adults. There are lectures or workshops on various topics, computer classes, including career counseling. Helps with job assessment, resume preparation, job searches, information on education and training programs.

Offers transportation technology courses. Course offerings include: Automotive Repair Industry Certification Preparation (ASE); Automotive Skills; Auto Body Technician; Motorcycle Service and Repair; Auto Body Repair; Small Engine Repair; Marine Repair; and Basic Auto Mechanics and Maintenance. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course offerings varies each semester. Also offered are Professional Automotive Services for the public. Automotive services are available in Oakdale (MTC) location. Services available October through June. Students are under the supervision of their instructors and can perform a wide range of automotive and tire services including: Car Inspection; Oil Change, Lube & Filter; Tire Repair, Rotation & Wheel Alignment; Brake Service and Belts & Hoses. Please call (631) 244-5845 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM for more detailed information.

Offering an opportunity for individuals to be Fair Housing Testers. LIHS is a nonprofit fair housing agency with openings for testers. Testers are considered per diem employees rather than employees. However, LIHS will train and pay volunteers Testers a stipend of $17.00 per hour plus travel expenses. Candidates must have the following qualifications: Must attend training session must be reliable must have reliable transportation Willing to work in Nassau & Suffolk Ability to follow instruction, follow through ability to write a report responsibly maintain communication honesty and objectivity and a clean record (no record or fraud convictions). LIHS needs conscientious people for this project.