Employment Bright Spots in Brooklyn and Queens

The New York City economy and employment situation continues to present challenges to a great many New Yorkers in the aftermath of September 11th. The unemployed are seeking out gainful employment through traditional routes such as newspaper want ads, Internet posting, Labor Department listings and contact networking. Others have tapped into a growing resource for employment in the New York Metro Area - Catholic Charities Employment Services.

With seven programs offering employment services, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens is emerging as a beacon for unemployed workers and is a considerable force in the realm of employment services. Catholic Charities works with targeted segments of the population: including displaced workers, youth, individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, senior citizens, homeless on the rebound, refugees settling in New York City, and the mentally ill.

Our program employment specialists have served thousands in the Boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. They assist job seekers with resumes, community internships, effective communication through mock interviews, and career dressing.  Our programs seek to create in the job seeker confidence in existing skills and talents.  Job seekers have access to the full network of Catholic Charities services, thereby supporting them in their quest for self-sufficiency.

Our team develops, nurtures and maintains relationships with neighborhood and regional employers, to create job opportunities.  To date, we have found gainful employment for 2500+ people in our communities.

Employment Services, another way Catholic Charities is building a caring community around you!