Community Corner
NYC Veterans Job Seekers Handbook
If you know a veteran looking for work, here's a list of resources, compiled by Baysider Matthew Silverstein.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As a Democratic State Committeeman and someone who grew up in a military family, I am committed to being an advocate for veterans and military families. My grandfather served in the United States Navy during W.W.II. My Great Uncle won the Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam and my Brother in-law just returned home from a tour in Afghanistan. I have always felt a bond with people who have served our great nation.
This economy has been tough on all of us but even more so on Veterans and military families. Unemployment might be about 9% nationally but unemployment among our nation’s veterans is almost 12%. Unemployment among our nations youngers Veterans is at nearly 27%. I believe that after bravely serving our nation, Veterans and military families deserve more from us. The least we can do is ensure that every Veteran and every member of a military family can find a job.
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As the Project Analyst for America Works of New York Inc., which is an employment company that helps find jobs for Veterans, I know just how complicated it can be for Veterans to find the resources they need to make the transition back into civilian life. It is for these reasons that I have created the first edition of my NYC Veterans Job Seekers Handbook. It is my hope that Veterans and military families will use this guide, as they search for jobs and it will help to ease the process. I don’t think a guide of this kind has ever been produced.
If you need to contact me feel free to email me at msilverstein@hotmail.com or visit my website at http://www.matthewsilverstein.org .Remember that together we can make a difference.
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Sincerely,
Democratic State Committeeman, 26th AD
Employment Resources
America On Demand
Services: Employment services(staffing firm), resume preparation, interview preparation
228 East 45th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
T: 212-599-5627 X.164
http://www.americaondemand.net
America Works of New York, Inc.
Services: Employment services, job readiness training, resume preparation, interview preparation, transportation assistance, clothing referrals for homeless veterans, veterans receiving SSI/SSDI benefits, veterans receiving food stamps or welfare, veterans living with HIV/AIDS and Veterans with a previous criminal record
228 East 45th Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10017
T: 212-599-5627 X.190
AMVETS Job Search
Services: AMVETS sponsored job board for veterans
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Landham, MD 20706
Black Veterans For Social Justice, Inc.
Services: employment services (for homeless veterans), supported housing program, Rental assistance program, BVSJ security, Jobs to Build On, job readiness training, HIV/AIDS education, Substance abuse counseling, food pantry
665 Willoughby Avenue
Services: FedsHireVets is your single site for Federal employment information for Veterans, transitioning military service members, their families, and Federal hiring officials.
T: (202)606-5090
Goodwill Industries (GW Vets)
Services: GW Vets is a program operated by Goodwill Industries to assist veterans who are seeking employment. To be eligible you must be a veteran 18 years of age or older, you must have your DD-214 form and you must have low or no income. Services offered include career counseling, job readiness workshops, job placement assistance, computer training workshops, and training funds available.
25 Elm Place, 6th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
T: (718)246-7885
NYC Workforce1 Career Centers
Workforce1 is a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. We make strong matches for both candidates and employers by using a unique combination of recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to strengthen candidates’ employment prospects.
Bronx Workforce1 Career Center
358 East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10455
Between Third and Courtlandt Avenues
Telephone: (718) 960-2458
Email: Workforce1Bronx@seedco.org
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Directions: The Bronx Workforce1 Career Center is located on 358 East 149th Street between Third and Courtlandt Avenues. By subway, take the 2 or 5 train to 149th Street and 3rd Avenue. By bus, take the M19 to Courtlandt Avenue. If you are driving, parking is available at the East 149th Street Municipal Parking Garage located on East 149th Street between Courtlandt and Morris Avenues.
Brooklyn Central Library Workforce1 Career Center
10 Grand Army Plaza, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238-5619
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9-5, Friday 10-6 (all days by appointment only)
Directions: The Central Library (Brooklyn) WF1CC is located at 10 Grand Army Plaza and is reachable by subway: 2,3, or 4 train to either Grand Army Plaza or Eastern Parkway stops. The Center can also be reached by the B41 bus to Flatbush Ave – Grand Army Plaza stop.
Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center
9 Bond Street, 5th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Between Livingston and Fulton Streets
Telephone: (718) 246-5219
Email: Workforce1Brooklyn@grantassociatesinc.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Directions: The Workforce1 Career Center in Brooklyn is located in downtown Brooklyn at 9 Bond Street between Fulton and Livingston Streets. By subway take the A,C to Hoyt-Schermerhorn; A,C,F to Jay Street-Borough Hall; 2,3 to Hoyt Street; M,R to Lawrence Street; 4,5 to Nevins Street; or B,M,Q,R to DeKalb Avenue. By bus, the B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B63, B65, and B67 make stops along Fulton and Livingston Streets.
Hunts Point Workforce1 Career Center
1029 E 163rd Street, 3rd Floor
Bronx, New York, 10459
Between Southern Boulevard and Simpson Street
Telephone: (718) 542-6777
Email: Workforce1HuntsPoint@vipservices.org
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Directions: Located at the corner of East 163rd Street and Southern Boulevard, the Hunts Point Workforce1 Career Center is reachable via subway: 2 or 5 trains to Simpson Street or the 6 train to Hunts Point Avenue; and via bus: Bx6 and Bx19 to East 163rd Street & Southern Boulevard. There are parking garages and metered parking in the area as well.
Upper Manhattan Workforce1 Career Center
215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10027
Between 7th and 8th Avenues (also known as Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd.)
Telephone: (917) 493-7054
Email: Workforce1UpperManhattan@seedco.org
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Directions: The Upper Manhattan Workforce1 Career Center is located in Harlem at 215 West 125th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, also known as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Boulevards. By subway take the A,B,C,D, 2 or 3 train to 125th Street. There are also many buses that stop at 125th Street, including the M03, M10, and M60.
John Street Workforce1 Career Center
79 John Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10038
Between William and Gold Streets
Telephone: (212) 618-8871
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (by appointment only)
Directions: The Manhattan - John Street Workforce1 Career Center is located in Lower Manhattan at 79 John Street, between William and Gold Streets. By subway, take 2, 3, 4, 5, C or J train to Fulton Street. By bus, take the X17 or X19 to Cortlandt Street, the BM1 to Pearl Street/ Peck Slip, or the M15 to Pearl Street/ Fulton Street.
Madison Avenue Workforce1 Career Center
60 Madison Avenue, Suite 704
New York, NY 10010
Between East 26th and East 27th Streets
Telephone: (646) 358-4747
Hours: Monday – Friday 9-5 (by appointment only)
Directions: The Manhattan - Madison Avenue Workforce1 Career Center is located at 60 Madison Avenue between East 26th and East 27th Streets. By subay, take the 6, N, or R train to 28 Street. By bus, take the X1 to Avenue of the Americas/ West 23rd Street, the X7 to 5 Ave/ 28 Street, the M01 to Madison Ave/ East 27 Street, or the M23 to East 27 Street/ Broadway.
Queens Workforce1 Career Center
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Between 168th and 169th Streets
Telephone: (718) 557- 6755
Email: Workforce1Queens@grantassociatesinc.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Directions: By subway take the F train to 169th Street or take the E train to the last stop which is Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer. By train take the Long Island Railroad to the Jamaica Hub stop. By Long Island Bus take the N1, N2 or N3 to Jamaica (either the 179th St. Subway or the 165th St. Bus Terminal). There are also many NYC Transit buses that will take you to Jamaica Avenue. By car, take the Grand Central Parkway to 168th Street, or the Long Island Expressway to the Utopia Parkway Exit. Parking is available in a lot behind the Center, entrance on 91st Avenue.
Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center
120 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301
Between Wall and Hyatt Streets
Telephone: (718) 285-8388
Email: Workforce1@edsisolutions.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Directions: By Ferry from NYC, cross Bay St and turn right; turn left at Schuler Street; at Stuyvesant Place, turn right; the Center is approximately ½ block on the left from that point. By bus, take the S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S91, S92, S94, S98 to the Ferry terminal and follow walking directions from the Ferry, above. By train, take the MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR), which runs between the St. George and Tottenville stations; at the St. George station (Ferry terminal) follow the walking directions from the Ferry, above. By car, from the Verrazano Bridge take the Bay Street exit; turn left onto Bay Street; turn right on Richmond Terrace; travel 3 blocks to Hamilton Avenue and turn right for 1 block; turn right on Stuyvesant Place, where metered parking is available and a Municipal Parking Lot is around the corner on Central Avenue.
Sunset Park Library Workforce1 Career Center
5108 4th Avenue, Lower Level
Brooklyn, NY 11220-1899
Between 51st and 52nd Streets
Hours: Monday – Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 1-6, Friday 10-6 (all days by appointment only)
Directions: The Sunset Park Library WF1CC is located at 5108 4th Ave. The Center is reachable by subway: N train to 59th St., eight blocks north to library, or the R train to 53rd St., two blocks north to library. The Center can also be reached by the B63 bus to 5th Ave. and 52nd St., one block north and one block west to library or the B11 bus to 52nd St. and 4th Ave., one block north to library. If you are coming to the Center by car, 4th Ave. is a 6-lane thoroughfare, connecting Flatbush Ave. at the north end, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at the south end.
Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center
Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center
30-20 Thomson Avenue, Room B-A22
Long Island City, NY 11101
Between 30th Street and 30th Place
Telephone: 718-730-7500
Email: HealthcareCareers@lagcc.cuny.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Directions: By subway, take the 7 to 33rd Street, the E or R to Queens Plaza Station, or the G to Court Square Station. By bus from Queens, take the Q60 or Q32 to Queens Boulevard/ Skillman Avenue or Q39 to Thomson Avenue/ Van Dam Street. By bus from Brooklyn, take the B61 to the Citicorp Building in Long Island City. By bus from Bronx, take the QBx1 to Main Street, Flushing, or the Q44 to Main Street, Flushing, and take the 7 subway line at Main Street to 33rd Street Station. By bus from Manhattan, take the Q32 to Queens Boulevard/ Skillman Avenue.
Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center
Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Center
168-46 91st Ave., 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Between 168th and 169th Streets
Telephone: (718) 577-2194
Email: Industrial&transportationcenter@grantassociatesinc.com
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Directions: By subway, take the F train to 169th Street or take the E train to the last stop which is Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer. By train take the Long Island Railroad to the Jamaica Hub stop. By Long Island Bus, take the N1, N2 or N3 to Jamaica (either the 179th St. Subway or the 165th St. Bus Terminal). There are also many NYC Transit buses that will take you to Jamaica Avenue. By car, take the Grand Central Parkway to 168th Street, or the Long Island Expressway to the Utopia Parkway Exit. Parking is available in a lot behind the Center, entrance on 91st Avenue.
USAJOBS – Veterans Employment Resource Center
Services: USAJOBS is the official job site of the United States Federal Government. It’s a one-stop environment for the whole veterans community.
https://my.usajobs.gov/Veterans
Vet Jobs
Services: Vet Jobs is the leading internet niche job board for reaching the 10.5 million military veterans currently in the work force and their family members.
P.O. Box 71445
Marietta, GA 30007
Government Resources
New York City Mayors Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/vets/html/home/home.shtml
346 Broadway, 8 West (Entrance for visitors is on 108 Leonard Street)
New York, NY 10013
T: (212)442-4171 or dial 311
Services: clothing closet, housing assistance, employment assistance, education assistance
New York State Department of Labor
Local Veterans Employment Representatives
Local Veterans' Employment Representatives are specially trained veterans. They can help you in every area of your job search, including:
- Skills assessment
- Exploring training options
- Preparing a resume
- Job search help
- Referral to jobs
- Calling businesses on your behalf
- Referrals for veteran's support services
Do you need more help? E-mail us at VetsAsk@labor.ny.gov
Bronx County
Juan Serrano
358 East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10455
T: (718)960-7913
Kings County
Romeo Cevallos
10 MetroTech Center
625 Fulton Street
Suite 4-100
Brooklyn, NY 11201
T: (718)780-9386
Reginald Taylor
10 MetroTech Center
625 Fulton Street
Suite 4-100
Brooklyn, NY 11201
T: (718)780-9445
New York County
Lower Manhattan
William Bookstaver
VA Medical Center
Room 19115 N, 9th
Floor North
423 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10013
T: (212)686-7500 X.7716
Lower Manhattan
Jordan Chase
Workforce1 Career Center
75 Varick Street-1
Hudson Square
New York, NY 10013
T: (212)775-3302
Lower Manhattan
Paul Wolf
Workforce1 Career Center
75 Varick Street-1
Hudson Square
New York, NY 10013
T: (212)775-3794
Upper Manhattan
Desiree Flores
Workforce1 Career Center
215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10027
T: (917)493-7200
Upper Manhattan
Kenneth Dupuy
US Department of Veterans Affairs
VR&E Unit 3rd Floor
245 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
T: (212)807-7229 X.3990
Queens County
Andy Boyle
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
T: (718)557-6711
Elizabeth Hendricks
138-60 Barclay Avenue
Flushing, NY 11355
T: (718)321-6306
Edmond Torrence
138-60 Barclay Avenue
Flushing, NY 11355
T: (718)321-6315
Richmond County
Ariel Moncada
Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center
120 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301
T: (718)285-8396
New York State Division Of Veterans Affairs
NYC Office
245 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10007
T: (212)807-3162
- To locate a New York State Veterans Counselor near you call
1-888-VETSNYS (1-888-838-7697) - If you need help obtaining your DD Form 214, call us at 1-888-838-7697. We can help you create your "veterans' portfolio" of essential documents for safekeeping.
NYS Office Of Temporary And Disability Assistance (OTDA)
myBenefits NY
https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov/
T: (800)342-3009
The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere.
- Help with buying food
- Temporary Assistance (TA)
- Special tax credits
- Home Energy Assistance
- WIC - Women, Infants and Children
- Prescription drug insurance coverage for seniors
- Various Health Insurance programs for individuals, families, children, and sole proprietors
Apprenticeship Programs
Helmets to Hardhats
Who can participate in Helmets to Hardhats?
Veterans that have received Honorable Discharge from U.S. Military service,
To get started:
- Register for Helmets to Hardhats. Visit www.HelmetstoHardhats.org
- Review the current apprenticeship openings
- Follow the procedures for applying to those positions
- Or, call (866) 741-6210 for assistance
Health
Bronx
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10468
T: (718)584-9000
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=205
Queens County
Queens Vet Center
75-10B 91 Avenue
Woodhaven, NY 11421
T: (718)296-2871 or (877)927-8387
St. Albans Community Living Center
179-00 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11425
T: (718)526-1000
Kings County
Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209
T: (718)836-6600
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=21
Brooklyn Vet Center
25 Chapel Street, Suite 604
Brooklyn, NY 11201
T: (718)630-2830 or (877)927-8387
New York County
Harlem Community Clinic
55 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
T: (646)273-8125
Manhattan Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
423 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
T: (212)686-7500
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=97
Manhattan Vet Center
32 Broadway, 2nd Floor – Suite 200
New York, NY 10004
T: (212)742-9591
Richmond County
Staten Island Vet Center
60 Bay Street
Staten Island, NY 10301
T: (718)816-4499 or (877)927-8387
Veterans Service Organizations
American Legion – Department of New York
346 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Catholic War Veterans
346 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
T: (212)962-0988
http://www.nycatholicwarvets.org/
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
About: IAVA is the nation’s first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. IAVA has more than 200,000 member veterans and civilian supporters nationwide.
292 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017
T: (212)982-9699
Jewish War Veterans
346 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
http://www.jewishwarveteransny.org/
Veterans Crisis Line
About: The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring, Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Support can be had 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
T: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Http://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Veterans of Foreign Wars – Department of New York