Farmingville, NY - On September 25, the Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division will present the second session of “Career EDGE.” This program is designed to help unemployed and under-employed women gain professional skills, accelerate their job search and build confidence through weekly training sessions, one-on-one career coaching and networking in a supportive environment. The first session is Orientation, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Supervisor Ed Romaine said, “Career Edge is another fine program offered by the Town’s Division of Women’s Services. A job search can be a very difficult and stressful process, but with the right training it can really pay off by landing the right job. I recommend it for anyone who is looking for a job or a career change.”
The six-session program will cover:
•Strategies to succeed in today’s job market
•Customizing and composing your resumé and cover letters that will make a difference
•Work with a professional career mentor
•Navigating LinkedIn and other social media for job leads, and much more
Participants will also have the opportunity to work one-on-one with professional career coaches and build a personal network in a small, supportive environment with other women.
The Career EDGE sessions will be held in the second floor Planning Conference Room at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill in Farmingville. The session dates are September 18 (orientation) and 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 (graduation) from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Online pre-registration is now open through the Town's website. In-person registration is Wednesday, September 18 in the Division of Women’s Services second floor office at Brookhaven Town Hall from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. For more information, call 631-451-9127 and leave your name, phone number and email address.
About Dress for Success
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Founded in New York City in 1997, Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization offering services designed to help clients find jobs and remain employed. Each Dress for Success client receives one suit when she has a job interview and can return for a second suit or separates when she finds work.
The Dress for Success Boutique is located at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill in Farmingville. It is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on selected Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All client visits are by appointment only. Donations of clothing and other items can be made on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on the third Saturday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information about Dress for Success, please call 631-451-9127 or visit the Dress for Success website. For more information on the Women’s Services Division and other programs that the Town of Brookhaven offers, please visit the Town of Brookhaven website.
Division of Public Information * Office of the Supervisor
One Independence Hill • Farmingville • NY 11738 • Phone 631-451-6595
