November 19th Event in Coney Island to Offer One-on-One Access to Career Advisors and Info on Professional Training Programs
Coney Island, November 17, 2008
Coney Island Development Corporation (CIDC) will host a one day Training Program Fair on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 that will provide Coney Island residents with one-on-one access to career advisors and provide information on professional training programs and certification programs. The event will take place at Liberation Diploma High School at Our Lady of Solace Church, located at 2865 West 19th Street between Mermaid and Neptune Avenues, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Fair is free and is being hosted by CIDC, Astella Development Corp., Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, the NYC Housing Authority and Urban Neighborhood Services, Inc.
“Wednesday’s Training Program Fair is yet another component in the ongoing, comprehensive career opportunities initiative the CIDC has undertaken in Coney Island,” said CIDC President, Lynn Kelly. “We began with workshops on resume writing and job search techniques back in the spring, hosted an incredibly successful job fair at Keyspan Park in August, and are now looking forward to providing Coney Island residents with career development information in a wide range of fields.”
Career advisors and representatives from professional training and certification programs will be on-hand to offer information about opportunities in a variety of fields, including computer technology, bookkeeping, paralegal studies, food service, commercial driving, pharmacy technician, and many, many more. For more information, please contact Nicole Robinson-Etienne, Community Outreach Coordinator at CIDC at 212-312-3874, or e-mail netienne@thecidc.org.
About CIDC
Coney Island Development Corporation was formed in September 2003 by the Mayor, the City Council and the Brooklyn Borough President. The 13-member CIDC Board includes City officials, local and Brooklyn-wide business and community leaders. It is charged with spearheading and implementing a comprehensive planning process for Coney Island and creating a coordinated economic development strategy for the area.
Contact: Janel Patterson/Libby Langsdorf: 212-312-3523, or Nicole Robinson-Etienne: 212-312-3874
