Senior Community Service Employment Program
The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs contracts with Urban League of Long Island to operate an employment program which enables a limited number of economically disadvantaged persons, age 55 or older, to work 20 hours per week in public or private non-profit agencies: Contact: Urban League of Long Island, 50 Clinton Street, Suite 205, Hempstead, NY 11550; Telephone: (516) 570-6645.
Job Placement Service
The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs offers a free employment service for Nassau County residents age 55 and over. Persons seeking employment receive assistance with resume preparation, interviewing skills, and job search techniques. Potential employees and employers may call: (516) 227-8945.
Job Training Partnership Act - Workforce Investment Act
Federally sponsored programs provide a wide range of services including vocational assessment and counseling, job placement assistance, vocational skills training and availability of resource facilities. For qualifications and further information: Residents of the Town of Oyster Bay, Town of North Hempstead and the City of Glen Cove, contact Town of Oyster Bay One-Stop Employment System at 797-4560 or 873-5670. Residents of the Town of Hempstead and the City of Long Beach contact Town of Hempstead Department of Occupational Resources (DOOR) 485-5000.
New York State Job Service
Local offices offer employment opportunities and counseling to older persons. For information: (516) 938-9840.