America Works Of New York - Queens Offices

06/08/2026

📊 Latest Labor Market Highlights from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• Unemployment rates increased over the year in 174 of 387 metro areas
• 25 metro areas reported unemployment below 3%
• National unemployment rate remained at 4.3%
• Payroll employment increased in 8 metro areas nationwide
• Many major regions saw employment remain relatively stable

As workforce trends continue to shift, access to training, career readiness, and employment support remains critical for job seekers and communities alike.

06/05/2026

The Far Rockaway Queens Public Library (📍 1637 Central Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691) is hosting a Job Search Help workshop on June 9th from 1:30-2:30pm on: Identifying Your Marketable Skills

Register via this link: https://www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/identifying-your-marketable-skills/017542-0526

Not a QPL patron? Sign up for a FREE library card today! 💳

06/04/2026

Happening Tomorrow! 🚨 Register now for the Virtual Ticket to Work Orientation and get all your questions answered about how we can help you get back to work while still receiving SSI/SSDI benefits.

06/03/2026

Henry Street Settlement Training & Education Resources Fair

📆 Friday, 6/5
🕦 11am-1pm
📍 Lower East Side

Ready for a new direction? Attend Henry Street Settlement's Training and Education Resources Fair to explore career paths, connect with experts, and get the training you need to reach your goals.

RSVP using the QR code in the flyer!

06/02/2026

We love hearing about positive experiences with our programs and staff, including this Google Review from one of our Veteran clients in New York City. 🌟

Do you know an America Works staff member who made an impact on your life? Let us know below! 👇

06/01/2026

📊 Where are the jobs right now? The latest workforce data points to strong demand across healthcare, skilled trades, and caregiving. 💼

🔹 Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations remained among the nation’s highest-paying career fields, with average annual wages reaching $108K+.

🔹 Skilled trades continue to power the workforce, with millions employed in construction, electrical work, carpentry, and related industries.

🔹 Home health and personal care aides remained the single largest occupation in the country — showing continued need for compassionate caregiving professionals.

At America Works, we know workforce trends matter because they help connect job seekers to industries with real opportunity, long-term growth, and stable career pathways.

05/29/2026

One more week! 🔔 Join us on Friday, June 5th at 12pm EST/11am CST/9am PST for a Virtual Ticket to Work Orientation. Don't forget to register early!

05/28/2026

🌟 America Works 250 🇺🇸

As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re launching America Works 250— a campaign recognizing the power of work to strengthen communities, create opportunity, and bring people together.

Across the country, America Works offices will be commemorating this milestone with workforce-focused initiatives and hiring events that connect job seekers with new opportunities. For 250 years, the American story has been shaped by hard work, resilience, and opportunity. Supporting employment is a cause that helps individuals, families, and local economies thrive.

Stay tuned as we celebrate America’s 250th by helping more Americans get to work!

05/27/2026

Hey NYC Parents! 🏫 Check out the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar, officially out now:

Key dates and printable documents of the NYC Department of Education school year 2026-27 calendar.

05/26/2026

‼️🌬️Did you know NYC offers a Summer Cooling Assistance Program that can help cover the cost of one air conditioner or fan if you meet eligibility and income requirements?

Check to see if you qualify here: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/cooling-assistance-benefit/